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Amanda Jo of Organic Bunny Discusses Influencers Doing Good in The World

The Startup Magazine

She grew up in South Sudan, a war-torn country with many social problems. Using her platform, she promotes ethical and sustainable products. He also promotes COVID-19 health and safety precautions like handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing. Mari Malek. Mari Malek is an activist, model, and actor who is also a former refugee.

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Building a Winning Team through the Draft and Free Agency

Lightspeed Venture Partners

We are thrilled to welcome Ajay Sudan , who brings with him 15 years of operating experience including six years at Palantir where he was responsible for launching several new businesses, including their healthcare business, which he grew to $100M+ in sales. Prior to that, he worked at Microsoft in product management and marketing.

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[Interview] Nellie Mayshak, Founder Of Canaf Consulting Associates

YoungUpstarts

This is critical for the advance of their societies and economies, as well as for becoming productive, contributing members of the world community. In my work in Liberia and Sudan, for example, we helped government officials understand the critical role of entrepreneurs in creating an environment that stimulates economic growth.

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6/16: What's Mine Is Yours: The Rise of Collaborative Consumption

David Teten

After studying Biotechnolo gy at London University, he worked in over 18 countries on the production side of the film business, setting up desert camps in Jordan, managing huge projects and teams from India to Argentina. The twin interests of sustainability and the realities of human nature interested Mr. Black from an early age.

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