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Even more innovation around the world

deal architect

We hear so much about Silicon Valley and Bangalore and Shanghai that is refreshing to hear about innovations in unexpected places: Amsterdam''s Design and Dining Renaissance Satellites and Sudan''s war Startups in Montevideo, Uruguay The breakneck speed of Seoul, S.'

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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. 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.

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The Interview, Censorship, Terrorism, Dr. Evil, and Lots of Other Stuff

Feld Thoughts

He’s decided that the North Korea hack on Sony Pictures was not an act of war but is now trying to decide if it’s terrorism so he can put North Korea on the terrorism sponsors list to join Cuba, Iran, Sudan and Syria. No wait, maybe it’s to replace Cuba which Obama has decided to restore full relations with.

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the world without altgate

Altgate

of Congo Marshall Islands The Gambia Djibouti Mauritania Timor-Leste Dominica Mongolia, Rep.

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[Interview] Nellie Mayshak, Founder Of Canaf Consulting Associates

YoungUpstarts

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. We also helped government officials understand that government jobs alone cannot grow the economy or create wealth.

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

David Teten

After working for Medecins Du Monde/ UNICEF in South Sudan, Mr. Rogers co-founded UNITY TV, and a start-up initially funded by the United Nations and the BBC. In 2000, he launched Drive Thru Pictures and Drive Thru Films, the award-winning British and American film company devoted to communicating social issues to mass youth audiences.

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