The world around us is changing fast. Today’s global business climate is driving organizations to review, renew and refocus their strategies and the way they approach the marketplace in a 24/7 connected world. Promising technology is not enough. Organizations have less maneuverability now that global competitors entered their geographical marketplace – digitally. Thales recognized the […]
OSMO FOUNDATION ALAN MACINTOSH, PARTNER, REAL VENTURES CHAIRMAN, OSMO FOUNDATION The Future Starts Here An entrepreneurial endeavour of consequence is provocatively described as the pursuit of an opportunity beyond the resources you currently control combined with challenges you have yet to imagine. Ten years ago when the Notman Project was conceived, it had many such
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With roots in South by Southwest interactive and driven to find new ways to encourage healthier lifestyles, nonprofit HealthCode is working to create a healthier, happier world one step at a time. OUR STORYSteve Amos, executive director and founder of HealthCode, was struck by the state of declining health around the world during a health
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MVF’s customer generation platform helps ambitious businesses grow by delivering massive volumes of high-quality sales leads on a pay-per-lead basis. MVF’s proprietary solution automates qualification and distribution of prospects and is relied upon by 1,000+ clients across 15+ industry sectors to generate sales and positive ROI. The company’s focus on proprietary technology and multi-channel marketing
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In a trendsetting city like Austin, it can be difficult to stand out as an innovator. Austin is innumerably occupied with exceptional startups, even within e-commerce. ShippingEasy has uniquely managed to innovate in the e-commerce shipping space in two ways: by not stopping with the core product the company is built on — shipping —
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Voltagen. volt·age vol-tij an electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts. Our StoryEverything Voltage Control does is in service of empowering clients to reach their full potential. Voltage Control is an Austin-based innovation workshop agency founded by Douglas Ferguson, an entrepreneur and technologist with over 20 years of experience. Voltage Control was created out
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Douglas is an entrepreneur and human-centered technologist with over 20 years of experience. He is president of Voltage Control, an Austin-based workshop agency that specializes in Design Sprints and innovation workshops. Less talk, more prototypingThe thought of prototyping might be intimidating. The word can conjure something daunting, technical, or elaborate. Because my work involves leading
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IntroductionASU Enterprise Partners was formed in 2016 and is the parent organization of five nonprofit subsidiaries comprised of nearly 200 employees: ASU Foundation, ASU Enterprise Collaboratory, ASURE, Skysong Innovations, and University Realty. ASU Enterprise Partners is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a mission of identifying new resources and revenue-generating initiatives to advance Arizona State University by
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Veterans United Craft Brewery is a small, independent, veteran-owned and operated craft brewery located in Jacksonville. The brewery’s goal is to raise awareness and appreciation of veterans and members of our active-duty military to help recognize their service and sacrifice. Ronald P. Gamble is currently the Founder, President, and Brewmaster of Veterans United Craft
IntroductionLocated in Central Phoenix, the Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation (CEI) at GateWay Community College is a full-service business incubator that houses a vibrant community of bioscience, medical device, and high tech entrepreneurs who are working on industry-changing technologies. Since 2012, CEI has spurred economic growth in the greater Phoenix area. With 34 graduates and 20
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Bethesda Farm began as a dream to provide the best-tasting, healthiest local eggs available and to use the profits to benefit the community. In 2016, brothers Sean and Jack Hellein received the first organic hens on pastures near Jacksonville. From the beginning, the welfare of the hens at Bethesda Farm came first. “Whatever happened,
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Founders Tim and Eric Crown started Hard Drives International – the company that would become Insight – in 1988 from their Tempe garage with a business plan born from a college assignment and a cash advance from a credit card. Today Insight is a publicly-traded, Fortune 500 global IT systems integrator helping clients globally manage
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The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is helping to change the way the Phoenix Metropolitan area travels. We are continuously looking for ways to provide the connections that improve peoples’ lives. To accomplish that, MCDOT: MCDOT uses intelligent transportation systems to reduce commutes and connect vehicles to traffic signals to improve safety. We also
I live in Paradise Valley, Arizona and began my first business at 14. As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve experienced the stress of being an entrepreneur first hand. Together with neuropsychologist Dr. Amy Serin I developed the TouchPoints, the first-ever wearable devices that provide stress relief in as few as 30 seconds.I am first generation; my
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Back when our software was just an idea, my co-founders Scott and Eric Martineau wanted me to join them, and I was really hesitant. I had a business and a law degree, along with a mountain of debt, and just wanted to have a paycheck I could rely on. But I ended up co-founding the
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Our Story Starting from humble beginnings to becoming one of the nation’s fastest-growing real estate investment and management companies, Morgan Properties’ mission to add value and create experiences has never wavered. The company’s family business model promotes a culture of communication, collaboration, and respect. Its signature “Experience More with Morgan” offers top-level service, value, and
Our 40+ years entrepreneurial journey has its humble beginning in Philadelphia’s working-class neighborhoods. Fueled by the optimism of being a first-generation Italian immigrant, it was always important to advance our family and community. Half a century later, the vision and commitment remain. Cosmo DeNicola Companies is a privately held company with a diverse portfolio
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With over 40 years of entrepreneurial experience, we have unlocked the mystery on how to spot emerging talent, technology and markets. In my role as portfolio executive, I work closely with our chairman, Cosmo DeNicola, to uncover business opportunities that our unique set of assets and resources can accelerate. Combined, we have founded 7 businesses,
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The African-American Chamber of Commerce of PA, NJ & DE is a membership-based nonprofit organization that provides Black business owners and entrepreneurs in the Delaware Valley with the resources they need to build thriving businesses. Historically, African-American businesses have faced challenges to access resources to successfully launch and sustain their businesses. Although there have
PIDC is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation founded by the City of Philadelphia and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. Our mission is to spur investment, support business growth, and foster developments that create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, and drive growth to every corner of Philadelphia. Armed with flexible financing products, a targeted portfolio of
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Wayne Kimmel is a sports tech venture capitalist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, tireless networker, keynote speaker, and the author of Six Degrees of Wayne Kimmel. Wayne has been named a Top Innovator by Philadelphia Magazine and is on the Philadelphia Business Journal‘s Power 100 list. He is the Managing Partner of SeventySix Capital, the venture capital company
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InstaMed powers a better healthcare payment experience on one platform that connects consumers, providers, and payers for every healthcare payment transaction. InstaMed’s patented, private cloud-based technology securely transforms healthcare payments by driving electronic transactions, moving money and healthcare data seamlessly and improving consumer satisfaction. Everyone benefits from InstaMed’s exclusive focus on healthcare, integration into any
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NEU is a full-stack commerce company working to build the future of retail at the intersection of content and commerce. The business, originally Glass-U (fully-folding sunglasses), builds millennial oriented brands with a primary focus on collegiate and esports markets. NEU’s brands include Glass-U, Chicka-D, and Woolly Threads. Feature When Daniel Fine entered the University of
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Elevator Pitch From its headquarters in Philadelphia, Customized Energy Solutions (CES)—established in 1998— helps its clients manage and stay ahead of the ongoing changes in the global wholesale and retail electricity and natural gas markets. Serving hundreds of clients through its innovative hosted software solutions and on-demand team of support specialists, Customized Energy Solutions offers
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