Mentorships

Steve Harvey Hosts Successful Mentoring Program For Over 200 Young Men

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

The golf tournament was followed by the 11th annual Steve Harvey Mentoring Program (SHMP) with special guest GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Ne-Yo and more.

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  • The golf tournament was followed by the 11th annual Steve Harvey Mentoring Program (SHMP) with special guest GRAMMY Award-winning artist, Ne-Yo and more.
  • Created by Steve Harvey in 2009, The Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men annually selects fatherless teens, ages 13-18, from a large pool of applicants from acrossthe United States.
  • By way of the national camp and regional programs, The Steve Harvey Mentoring Program forYoung Menhas impacted more than 4,000 youths and continues to grow.
  • For more information about the Steve Harvey Mentoring Program for Young Men, visit www.steveandmarjorieharveyfoundation.org

Western Union Launches First Accelerator Class with Techstars

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Monday, June 10, 2019

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, and Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced the first class of the Western Union Accelerator Powered by Techstars .

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  • The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, and Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced the first class of the Western Union Accelerator Powered by Techstars .
  • In addition to funding and dedicated co-working space at Serendipity Labs in Denver, the Western Union Accelerator Powered by Techstars provides startups with intensive business strategy support and exposure to a strong bench of experts from Western Union and the Techstars global network of mentors.
  • We see our new accelerator and relationship with Techstars as a vital part of our broader innovation platform, said Jeff Hochstadt, chief strategy and development officer for Western Union.
  • Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships.

Conquer Accelerator Launches Fourth Season with Five Select Startups

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Monday, June 10, 2019

The accelerator program is hosted and managed bySpartan Innovations, a wholly owned subsidiary of theMichigan State University Foundation.

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  • The accelerator program is hosted and managed bySpartan Innovations, a wholly owned subsidiary of theMichigan State University Foundation.
  • "When we launched Conquer Acceleratorin 2016, we envisioned a program that empowers young entrepreneurs and puts the finishing touches on startup teams.
  • Launched in 2016, Conquer Accelerator has invested over $500K into its portfolio companies.
  • From streetwear to AI-assisted language learning, Conquer Accelerator is industry agnostic, accepting passionately committed entrepreneurs who are ready to take their startups to the next level.

Voatz Raises $7 Million Series A Led by Medici Ventures and Techstars

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Thursday, June 6, 2019

BOSTON, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Voatz, a mobile-focused voting and citizen engagement platform, announced today that it has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Medici Ventures and Techstars with participation from Urban Innovation Fund and Oakhouse Partners.

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  • BOSTON, June 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Voatz, a mobile-focused voting and citizen engagement platform, announced today that it has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Medici Ventures and Techstars with participation from Urban Innovation Fund and Oakhouse Partners.
  • Voatz enables citizens to vote in many types of elections and voting events via a secured smartphone or tablet.
  • "Voting is a great application of blockchain technology," said Medici Ventures President Jonathan Johnson.
  • "Techstars has been impressed with the vision and drive demonstrated by the Voatz team since their participation in the Techstars Boston Accelerator in 2017.

Damon Motorcycles Raises $2.5M Seed Financing, Includes Investment From Round 13 Capital

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Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Damon Motorcycles, the leading two-wheel technology company, today announced the completion of a $2.5 million seed financing round including Round 13 Capital and investment firms Techstars, Extreme Venture Partners and Pallasite Ventures.

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  • Damon Motorcycles, the leading two-wheel technology company, today announced the completion of a $2.5 million seed financing round including Round 13 Capital and investment firms Techstars, Extreme Venture Partners and Pallasite Ventures.
  • With these funds, Damon can address the critical safety needs for motorcycle fleet customers and manufacturers alike.
  • However, motorcycles are also a costly tool with as much as 10% of motorcycle fleet riders taking time from work each year due to related injuries.
  • Round 13 Capital is a Toronto-based growth-stage focused firm investing in Canadian information technology businesses.

ITEX Affordable Foundation Launches Student Mentoring Program

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

HOUSTON, May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ITEX Affordable Foundation, Inc. has announced that it will launch an At Risk Teens Mentoring Program on June 3, 2019.

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  • HOUSTON, May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --ITEX Affordable Foundation, Inc. has announced that it will launch an At Risk Teens Mentoring Program on June 3, 2019.
  • ITEX hopes, in time, to partner with other local businesses to run and grow the program that is sure to enhance the community at large.
  • ITEX's Teens Mentoring Program will be implemented in phases.
  • As a service activity, the mentoring program will provide at risk teens with substantial volunteering experience that may support their college applications.

Numly Launches FDBKPro - World's First AI & Machine Learning Enabled Enterprise Mentoring Platform

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Thursday, May 23, 2019

CUPERTINO, Calif., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cupertino (California)-based Numly, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its first secure, cloud-based and privacy-centered, Enterprise Mentoring Platform FDBKPro .

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  • CUPERTINO, Calif., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Cupertino (California)-based Numly, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of its first secure, cloud-based and privacy-centered, Enterprise Mentoring Platform FDBKPro .
  • Leveraging decades of research, the AI-based FDBKPro Mentoring Platform, makes it easy for professionals to gather continuous and structured, actionable, behavioral feedback from their most-trusted network of peers and mentors.
  • The FDBKPro Mentoring Platform utilizes decades of research by highly-experienced HR and Talent Development experts.
  • The company's secure, cloud-based software offerings, brings AI to enterprises and working professionals, in all industries and verticals, world-wide.

Business Builder Program Accelerates Tech Start Ups and Growth Companies

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Monday, May 20, 2019

The program helps level the playing field for women in tech by increasing access to entrepreneurial tools, mentoring, growth resources and access to capital.

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  • The program helps level the playing field for women in tech by increasing access to entrepreneurial tools, mentoring, growth resources and access to capital.
  • There is no charge to those accepted into program due to generous donors and The NIIC Ideas@Work Movement .
  • Business builders receive one-to-one personal and virtual coaching, peer-to-peer mentoring, shared workspace at The NIIC, access to NIIC Navigator Learning Management System, potential funding to fuel business growth, etc.
  • Companies successfully completing phase one of the program may have the opportunity to proceed with the program for up to one year.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Will Be The Event Planner Expo's 2019 Charity Partner

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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

NEW YORK, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- EMRG Media, the team behind The Event Planner Expo, is proud to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City as their Official Charity Partner for 2019.

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  • NEW YORK, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- EMRG Media, the team behind The Event Planner Expo, is proud to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City as their Official Charity Partner for 2019.
  • The Event Planner Expo has also assembled a Host Committee comprised of leading event professionals, C-level executives, and industry leaders who will spread the word about The Event Planner Expo and Big Brothers Big Sisters to their professional and personal networks.
  • The Event Planner Expo is honored to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters and help shape the lives of the next generation.
  • To secure your tickets to The Event Planner Expo and support Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York visit: http://theeventplannerexpo2019.eventbrite.com .

Techstars and Innovation Leader Reveal Best Practices for Leveraging Startups in Corporate Innovation

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019

The survey, Startup Engagement: Best Practices for Large Organizations combined quantitative data from 115 large organizations with 15 qualitative interviews to reveal ways that corporations currently engage with startups, and sheds light on best practices for companies looking to leverage startups to drive internal innovation.

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  • The survey, Startup Engagement: Best Practices for Large Organizations combined quantitative data from 115 large organizations with 15 qualitative interviews to reveal ways that corporations currently engage with startups, and sheds light on best practices for companies looking to leverage startups to drive internal innovation.
  • For a large corporation, the best path to true innovationcultural change as well as problem-solving and avoiding disruptionis to partner with startups.
  • Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships.
  • For more information about Innovation Leader membership and events, visit www.innovationleader.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.