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I had a swell time on the FastForward U Intersession East Coast Trek! We explored the tech and entrepreneurship scenes in Baltimore, D.C., and New York City, connecting with brilliant entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and Johns Hopkins alumni. It was incredibly inspiring and a definite highlight of my time at The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School Huge thanks to all the alumni and industry leaders who shared their wisdom with us. Want to learn more about this awesome experience? Check out the full article below #FFU #JohnsHopkins #entrepreneurship #startups #biotechnology #biotechinnovation

Future-Oriented Resilient and Eco-friendly Structures (FORESTRUCT), our groundbreaking AI-powered platform that acts as a copilot assistant for construction projects, is making exciting strides forward. We're thrilled to announce that FORESTRUCT has been accepted into the prestigious Genesis (USYD) Cohort 33 program! This is a tremendous validation of our team, technology and vision. Genesis (USYD) is a renowned accelerator that has helped launch and scale some of the most successful startups of the past decade. We're thrilled to have earned a spot in their latest cohort. The program provides us with invaluable mentorship, resources, and connections to help propel our growth. We have the opportunity to work closely with experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts, and world-class investors who can help refine our strategy and open new doors. Our acceptance into Genesis (USYD) Cohort 33 is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our exceptional team. I'm constantly inspired by their talent, passion, and unrelenting commitment to our mission. This is a major step forward in our journey to build a transformative and enduring company. While there is still much work ahead, we're energised by this vote of confidence and more motivated than ever to turn our vision into reality. We're deeply grateful to Genesis (USYD) and can't wait to dive into the next chapter. Here's to dreaming big, executing with excellence, and making a positive dent in the universe! The future is bright. #startup #genesis #cohort33 #entrepreneurship #venturecapital

🎙📖 It was a momentous evening last Tuesday when the Irvine City Council unanimously approved a Letter of Intent to establish the Irvine Accelerator with Sunstone Management. It is hard to overstate the magnitude of that action. We’re still a long way from the first cohort of tech startups, but we now have a path forward to partner with our hometown to establish a base to boost the already strong startup entrepreneurial ecosystem in the City of Irvine. Building a great economic development strategy requires that both the government and private capital work together on the mission, vision, and priorities unique to that community. And this is exactly what we mean when we talk about communities, public and private sectors, coming together to catalyze growth. ☀ What's new on this week's Sunstone Way blog: https://lnkd.in/gPBbFrhM #entrepreneurs #accelerator #Irvine #SunstoneWay #CityofInnovation

With 2 days to go to the largest gathering of investors, innovators, and entrepreneurs in Southern California, our next session at TechCon SoCal is titled "Why San Diego is the Future of Investment and Innovation?" This session will feature insights from Marni von Wilpert, Councilmember for District 5 in the The City of San Diego, and Eduardo Velasquez, Senior Director of Research and Economic Development at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation. These distinguished speakers will explore the factors that position San Diego as a prime hub for future investment and innovation, providing attendees with valuable perspectives on the region's unique advantages and growth potential. The session will examine the current landscape of San Diego's investment and innovation sectors. The discussion will highlight the city's thriving biotech and life sciences industries, robust startup ecosystem, and world-class research institutions. Speakers will also address the strategic initiatives and policies that are fostering an environment conducive to entrepreneurial growth and attracting significant venture capital investments. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how San Diego is leveraging its strengths to drive economic development and innovation. Reflecting on San Diego's evolution, the city has made significant strides over the past few decades. Historically known for its military and tourism sectors, San Diego has successfully diversified its economy by investing in high-tech industries and fostering a culture of innovation. The panelists will explore how past initiatives, such as the development of research parks and investment in education, have laid the groundwork for the city's current success. This historical perspective will provide valuable context for understanding San Diego's future trajectory in the investment and innovation landscape. OPEN Silicon Valley TIE San Diego Interlock Capital Orange County OC Startup Council The Brink SBDC EvoNexus UC San Diego SDSU College of Sciences Pismo Ventures Cross Ocean Ventures Startup Steroid - Deal Flow | SPVs | Demo Day Platform Alliance for Southern California Innovation Spark Growth Ventures SoCal Startup Day Reflect Ventures Wharton Alumni Angels NuFund Venture Group Flok Labx Ventures Mercury Pankaj Kedia Serhat Pala Neal Bloom David Saxton Cheryl K Goodman Ellen M. Chang Niraj Desai Akash Pai Sufyan Subzwari Jonah Peake 🐺 Ella Napata Stephen Silver Fred Grier Scott Fox 🦊 Atlás Blake Eric Eide #TechconSoCal2024 #IndustryExperts #TechConference #InnovationSummit #TechTalks #startupsteroid #innovations #technologynews #networking #artificialintelligence #digitalhealth #robotics #startups #AngelInvestors #vc #SandDiegoStartup #founders #consumertech

Finally, the last point on the 10 things about Green Alley Award series is our strategic partners. As stated by Annika O.: “The Green Alley Award is being supported by a group of prestigious partners, which include OneCrowd GmbH (Seedmatch, Econeers, Mezzany) and Positive News. Collaboration with OneCrowd GmbH (Seedmatch, Econeers, Mezzany) facilitates access to knowledge and investment opportunities for participating startups. This makes the Green Alley Award not only a tremendous boost for the winner, but also offers all finalists start-ups the opportunity to benefit from a network of investors. These partnerships strengthen the success of the competition and ensure the success of all startup finalist. Positive News has been a valuable partner for publicizing not just the Green Alley Award, but also news on past winners and finalists. . They are pioneers of ‘constructive journalism’ – which is an emerging approach in the media towards rigorous and relevant reporting that is focused on solutions.  Via these strategic partnerships a positive domino effect is created where stakeholders publicize positive changes and financial investment in new innovations from startups that have a positive impact on the circular economy.” Jury members: Jan Patrick Schulz , Umberto Raiteri, Sarah Schäfer, Julia Bialetska, Lucas Jonas, Martin Wright, Isabel Thoma. #GreenAlleyAward #GreenAlleyAward24 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Recycling #ClosedLoop #Berlin #Startup #Packaging #Compostablepackaging

Interesting insights. Along with it, i recommend proper marketing research for product ideation is really important. It give you real insight if you are starting in right direction. Select the segment of audience you want to target based on psychography and demography. Ask them questions related to your product. U can use important models like KANO MODEL or CONJOINT ANALYSIS to reach better conclusion..

⏱️🛠️ HIDDEN GEM STARTUPS 🛠️⏱️ A pair of Arizona towns have been registered as “hidden gem” cities for entrepreneurs looking to launch companies away from the usual national hot spots, with Scottsdale landing at No. 2 while Yuma ranked No. 37. Northern Arizona University brings a constant influx of talent and research opportunities to Flagstaff. At the heart of this ecosystem lies the Moonshot incubator, empowering new ventures with essential resources, guidance, and funding connections. The Moonshot nonprofit organization in Flagstaff describes its motivation as making sure entrepreneurs have the same resources as those in major cities. Its mission is helping experts bring products and services to market and helping cities in rural Arizona and beyond develop entrepreneurial ecosystems. Though Yuma is further down the list, it is described as being strategically located near the California and Mexico borders. The western Arizona city is a great place for agriculture and logistics startups in particular, and that the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture is a key asset for entrepreneurs. The only city ranked ahead of Flagstaff was No. 1 Sebring, a central Florida town far from the state’s urban centers. Rounding out the top five cities are Monroe, Louisiana; Scranton, Pennsylvania; and Round Rock, Texas, just north of Austin. Most of the cities on the list were on the West Coast and in the Southwest. The analysis found that many of the cities on this list were in regions known for having strong educational institutions, lower costs of living and supportive local governments. Economic diversity and high quality of life were also key elements of hidden gem cities. #startup #flagstaff #yuma #entrepreneur #hiddengem #ericcook

Exciting News about Green Alley Award! We are thrilled to announce that the public vote for the outstanding top 20 startups is about to begin! Starting on the 22nd of January (next Monday), you will have the power to use your vote and make a difference in the world of the circular economy innovation. You can help your favourite startup to join the finalists in Berlin for the Grand Finale! The process is simple and fast, just need to follow the steps highlighted in the image below. Your vote counts, and it is a crucial step toward supporting game-changing initiatives that address environmental challenges head-on. 📅 Save the date, share the news, and let's make this public vote phase an inspiring celebration of the circular economy! #GreenAlleyAward #GreenAlleyAward24 #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Startups #Publicvote

How did the #WilmingtonNC #startup #entrepreneur ecosystem go from #24 within North Carolina to the #1 Ecosystem in the WORLD. (For cities under 300,000 people) Here is the ten year history of how it was done. And Five additional events to help entrepreneurs https://lnkd.in/gvcWbgRc #investors