StartupWA’s Post

The Transformative Power of Collaboration in Social Entrepreneurship In my journey to establish the Mwika Social Innovation Hub in Clarkston, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact of collaboration on driving positive change. From cultivating partnerships to fostering synergies, collaboration has been the cornerstone of our efforts. As an ambassador for the Edwin Jarvis Cowork Club, I've had the privilege of initiating discussions with the Clarkston Community Center to propose collaborative initiatives. Today, I'm thrilled to see the Dream Big Youth Academy extending its educational offerings to our community's youth through capoeira Angola classes—a testament to our commitment to holistic development. But our journey doesn't end here. Another promising collaboration is on the horizon, promising even greater strides towards empowerment and advancement. In alignment with our ethos of inclusive entrepreneurship, I've engaged with the Office of Economic Development at the City of Clarkston, exploring avenues for mutual growth and prosperity. This experience reaffirms my belief in the transformative power of collaboration. By fostering alliances and leveraging collective expertise, we can catalyze positive change and foster an environment ripe for innovation and progress. Join us in championing collaboration as a catalyst for social impact and entrepreneurship. Together, let's build bridges, forge connections, and pave the way for a more prosperous and inclusive future. #SocialImpact #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship #CommunityDevelopment #ThoughtLeadership

It is exciting to expand the reach of the Voluntas Group #ecosystem to #Australia, #UK, and #Asia. This is creating unparalleled access to new markets for #techfounders and access to some of the best #startups for #investors. #Thinkingbig is in our DNA... #PeopleElevatingPeople is what we do!

The Wait is Finally Over, ASEB Nominations Now Open! Attention Entrepreneurs and Founders Across Africa! Have you been positively impacted by a mentor, coach, or a particular program? Maybe you’ve received invaluable support from an entrepreneurial support organization (ESO) or a funder? It’s time to turn the spotlight back on these exceptional contributors by nominating them for the ASEB Awards! Celebrate the Pillars of the Startup Community: 1. Recognize Your Mentors and Supporters: If someone has played a crucial role in your entrepreneurial journey, nominate them to acknowledge their outstanding efforts. 2. Honor a Dedicated Colleague: Do you know someone who is tirelessly supporting entrepreneurs within your community or across the continent? Their dedication deserves recognition—nominate them today! 3. Self-Nominations Encouraged: Are you a trailblazer who has been instrumental in supporting other founders? Take this opportunity to nominate yourself! Celebrating your own efforts is encouraged and celebrated. 4. Amplify Our Mission: If you believe in the ASEB mission and want to support the growth of Africa’s startup ecosystem, please share this call with your network. Nominate or Spread the Word: Visit our website https://lnkd.in/gEZqPw7T to nominate and explore the award categories. Let’s honor those who build and sustain the foundations of Africa’s entrepreneurial success! Contact McKevin Ayaba for more information #Africa #Innovation #MadeInAfrica #Startups #Entrepreneurship

🚀🔥Bounti Raises $16M in Funding🚀🔥 Founded by 🔥Matt Cooley and 🌟Ashar Rizqi 🏢Bounti , 🔥Bounti's Journey of Vision and Innovation: Founded by Matt Cooley and Ashar Rizqi, Bounti's story is a testament to the power of vision and perseverance. Starting from an idea, they built a company that is now making waves in the industry. 🔥$16M in Funding as a Milestone of Growth: Raising $16 million in funding is not just a financial achievement; it's a reflection of the trust investors have in their mission and the impact Bounti is poised to create. 🔥Founders Who Believed in Possibilities: Cooley and Rizqi demonstrate that with the right mindset and determination, you can turn any challenge into an opportunity. Their belief in their product has been key to Bounti's success. 🔥Commitment to Innovation: By staying committed to innovation and addressing real-world business challenges, they inspire others to find solutions that not only elevate businesses but also create sustainable growth. 🔥Leadership through Collaboration: The success of Bounti is a great reminder of how powerful partnerships can be. Cooley and Rizqi’s leadership and teamwork have paved the way for this remarkable achievement. 🔥Fueling Dreams with Determination: The recent funding is a major step toward realizing their dream of transforming the business landscape, proving that with focus and passion, anything is possible. ✅️Share Your Startup Story 🚀📲 https://lnkd.in/ggir3Qap ✅️visite our website🌐 https://lnkd.in/dad4nHP4 #Bounti #FundingSuccess #MattCooley #AsharRizqi #StartupGrowth #Innovation #scoopearth #16MFunding #BusinessOptimization #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #ScalingSuccess

"Cherokee Nation announced 10 women-owned Cherokee companies recently received investments to help businesses grow. "Cherokee Nation, in a partnership with The University of Tulsa, invested $10,000 into each of the companies to help Cherokee businesses thrive. "Native American women represent the lowest rates of business entrepreneurship across all groups," said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. "This fellowship is an excellent means of beginning to address such an unacceptable statistic, while also pursuing the longtime mission of the tribe and its businesses of investing in the success of every Cherokee citizen." *Link to full article in comments #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #startups #business #startup #WomenOwnedBusiness #WomanOwnedBusiness #CherokeeNation #NativeAmericanBusiness #BusinessDevelopment #Oklahoma #Cherokee

It is of great honour and privilege that  The Hellenic Initiative - THI is one of our main supporters. THI's help and contribution were vital for our incorporation and our launch. We are looking forward to building further on this collaboration and sharing more info and successful case studies about stewardship and how the Stewards Ownership model of incorporation and governance can benefit startups, mature businesses, NGOs, Foundations and investors alike. Read the full announcement here https://lnkd.in/dwGdNitW and please check our first Greek SO venture Ten Million Hands #stewardownership #leadership #entrepreneurship #thi #stewardship #purpose #consciousbusiness

I am so proud of this program and our team working behind-the-scenes for the past nine months and it is sooooo exciting to announce the 17 Make Startups Executive Fellows from 10 states across the USA making an impact for their founders and startups in their communities. For the next six months we will be working with all of them to unlock social capital and financial capital to support multi-generational wealth creation and move money for good. The economic impact of #entrepreneur support organizations grows annually and this is an #innovative approach that has the potential to impact 1000's of startups a year. #bethenode #economicdevelopment #workforcedevelopment #ruraldevelopment #futureofwork #startups #founders #femalefounders #MakeStartups #philanthropy #venturecapital #angelinvesting #WIOA #newbusiness #jobcreation

Thank You to Our Team of Accelerator Experts 🙏💡 Supporting startups takes a strong, supportive community. 💪🫶 Demonstrated year on year, founders cite the most valuable part of their Accelerator experience as access to the generous support from entrepreneurs who have “been there, done that”. 🐫 Thank you to our dedicated Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs) who play the vital role of guiding founders through challenges while supporting their program journey.   Libby Briggs, David Wei, Stefan Mauger, Simon Wilkins, and John Nguyen And to our incredible Industry Mentors making decades of specialised experience and invaluable insights available at our founders’ fingertips. Leonore Ryan, Rachel Miles, Camelia Wilkinson, Murray Longe, Belinda Harries, James Demetriou, Charlie Nave, Andrew Wilkinson, Basil A., Gavin Knott. Collaborating with you all this year has been a privilege! 🌟 Keen to get involved as an EiR or Industry Mentor and support Monash University through the Monash Generator founders, or know someone who is?  🙋 Express your interest to get involved as mentor and/or EiR here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRu5A6TG Karthik Venkatasubramanian, Wiehann de Klerk, Cameron Spence Sarah Mander, Olivia Rinato, Leanne Delis, Gaia Walicka Alastair Hick, Callum Benson, Fiona Lewis, Jeffrey Bourne, Aoife Cullen, Michael Angliss #StartupsAus #MonashGenerator #MelbourneInnovation #IMonashInnovation #StartupMentorship #FoundersFirst #MonashAccelerator

*It's not business, it's personal* A day after Quan - employee well-being well-being announces it's biggest partnership to date. I am proud to announce that I will be supporting Ruben Brave and Anahí Páez as part of the Dutch New Narrative Lab x Social Enterprise NL Launchpad. The aim is to support social entrepreneurs with a migration background to grow their ventures within the Dutch landscape. The truth is it's hard for any founder to take an idea from concept to product to market-fit. It's that much harder when you look different, you talk different and you don't have a strong network that you can rely on. In business, it often comes down to who you know and how far they are willing to help. The sooner you learn that, the less time you waste doubting yourself. My role in this program is to support our Founders in making these important connections, making their story known and ultimately, to help them grow their business. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dGJZ84Qb