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Why Bitcoin is Gaining Worldwide Popularity

The Startup Magazine

First, the Bitcoin global popularity increased after the financial crisis of 2008 which led many to question the stability of national currencies and fiat money. Companies such as Microsoft, Dell, Newegg, Overstock , Tesla, and Whole Foods all accept Bitcoin as payment for products, which has only added to the Bitcoin global popularity.

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Co-founder Engaging Florida’s Innovation Ecosystem

Hearpreneur

Brian Kornfeld is President and Co-Founder of Synapse , an innovation hub for entrepreneurs, investors, and governments in the state of Florida to share ideas, solve problems and ultimately provide an ecosystem that ensures everyone from pre-seed startups to exciting unicorns continue to flock to, grow within and re-invest in the Sunshine State.

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5 Big Problems Faced By Small-To-Medium US Manufacturers

YoungUpstarts

In its first year in business, a Florida Rock Industries management team faced a huge problem at their rock plant in Newberry when the high moisture content of raw materials caused a processing flow problem. Increased global competition. Fortunately, in some cases, America’s penchant for innovation can sometimes save the day.

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Save the Date! the 5th Lean Innovation Educators Summit

Steve Blank

The challenges of the pandemic and global warming highlight the importance of capturing value from technology and the innovators who create novel and effective solutions. Thomas O’Neal – University of Central Florida. How do we as entrepreneurship and innovation educators best prepare the next generation?

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Why Startups Are Ready For A Reboot

YoungUpstarts

The pandemic has caused a severe downturn in global economies. Even a simple Florida start-up could adjust to the changing tides if they knew how to approach the problem. Yet despite the overarching negative outlook, startups seem to be weathering the storm. However, the biggest hurdle is yet to come.

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[Event] Over 540 Young Entrepreneurs To Converge On Global Startup Youth

YoungUpstarts

Malaysia will see over 500 youth descend on its capital Kuala Lumpur this October for Global Startup Youth (GSY) , a three-day idea accelerator program aimed at helping young entrepreneurs shape and launch new projects that will hopefully evolve into sustainable global businesses.

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Big Sky Capital: Investing in the Future of SaaS Startups

ReadWriteStart

While Big Sky Capital is based in Miami, Florida, the firm has a global outlook. By tapping into these different markets, they aim to discover unique investment opportunities and build a global network of entrepreneurs and investors. What is the global outlook of Big Sky Capital?