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Snap accelerator names its latest cohort

TechCrunch LA

Yellow , the accelerator program launched by Snap in 2018, has selected ten companies to join its latest cohort. Mogul Millennial — this Dallas-based company is a digital media platform for black entrepreneurs and corporate leaders. The new batch of startups coming from across the U.S. Hardworkers — a Cambridge, Mass.-based

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OK, So Maybe Not ALL MBA Entrepreneurs Are Oxymorons

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MBA’s are an easy target for entrepreneurs’ scorn. I too have taken shots at MBA’s, describing why they are not typically well suited for startup life in Why Entrepreneurs Hate (Most) MBAs. Ventures In Which An MBA Education Is A Plus. Ventures In Which An MBA Education Is A Plus. “When M.B.A.’s

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Exit Options in Today's Environment

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Thursday, August 16, 2018 -- Global LAVA: "Exit Options in Today's Environment" Whether you are just starting a business or exploring exit options, this Global LAVA event is designed to educate entrepreneurs, investors, and service providers about the current market dynamics and opportunities to position a company for a successful exit.

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Meet the Investors & Tech Leaders Judging at Startup Night SXSW 2018

Tech.Co

Fortunately, for those headed to SXSW, Startup Night SXSW 2018 , presented by the Kauffman Foundation and TechCo, will be filled with investors from a multitude of industries who are looking to discover and fund startups building the latest solutions and tech innovations. Lisha Bell, Deal Flow Lead for Pipeline Angels.

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Meet Martha Harper, The Social Entrepreneur Who Perfected The Franchise Business Model

InfoChachkie

In addition to creating a franchise chain which exceeded 500 locations at its peak, Martha Harper was also one of the world’s first social entrepreneurs, helping thousands of middle-class women create their own businesses and control their destinies. Social Entrepreneuring (Before It Was Cool). Creating Luck. Martha’s Legacy Lives On.

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Fika Ventures raises $76M to fund the growing LA tech ecosystem

TechCrunch LA

In total, more than $60 billion was invested in LA startups in 2018. “We feel over the next couple of years, we’ll start to see repeat entrepreneurs come out of these LA companies. . “We feel over the next couple of years, we’ll start to see repeat entrepreneurs come out of these LA companies.

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JPMorgan Chase Invests $2.2 Million to Benefit Phoenix’s Underserved Entrepreneurs

Tech.Co

Phoenix communities are celebrating because JPMorgan Chase has made several local charitable investments to support underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses with the goal of creating jobs and spark a growing economy. Supporting underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses helps revitalize communities and creates jobs,” Tripp said.

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