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Flying taxi startup Blade is helping Silicon Valley CEOs bypass traffic

TechCrunch LA

Recently, the startup partnered with American Airlines to better establish its network of helicopters, a big step for the company as it works to integrate with existing transportation infrastructure. Uber too has lofty plans to develop a consumer aerial ridesharing business , as do several other privately-funded startups.

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How To Identify New Venture Assistance Organizations

Startup Professionals Musings

Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors. Peer-to-peer networking with other startups and founders in the same stage.

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Clinton Global Initiative | Announcing Commitments of World Leaders

Tech Zulu Event

In 2014, Sodexo committed $1 Billion to creating a more inclusive global supply chain for its hospitality products, forming partnerships between its local operations and small to medium sized businesses run by women in the developing world. Commitment by: Grassroots Business Fund. Commitment by: Bluedrop Learning Networks.

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6 Startup Lessons Learned By Passionate Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

None of us has the skills and interests for all aspects of developing an idea, as well as growing a new business. You need a dedicated team, gleaned from your network of informal connections between family members, friends, and individual relationships with other professionals. Start today building a bigger network.