Mentorships

Techstars Joins Forces With Tennessee Powerhouses to Bring the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator to Oak Ridge-Knoxville in 2022

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Alternative energy, Data management, Energy, Other Education, Technology, University, Education, Science, Telecommunications, Other Energy, Other Science, Internet, Utilities, Mobile, Wireless, Research, Business incubators, Mentorships, Techstars, Startup company, Business, Economy, Companies, David Cohen, Techstars, the University of Tennessee, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Tennessee Valley Authority, TECHSTARS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE, OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY, THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

In bringing these startups to Oak Ridge-Knoxville, the program will support and drive growth of the regions entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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  • In bringing these startups to Oak Ridge-Knoxville, the program will support and drive growth of the regions entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • The chief executives of the three partners will discuss the accelerator today at the Tennessee Valley Corridor Summit at the University of Tennessee.
  • The inaugural class of the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator will operate over a three-month period from January 2022 through April 2022.
  • Startups interested in the program are encouraged to learn more by visiting the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator page or expressing interest here .

Deborah Barge Named Chief Development Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Alternative education, Mentorships, Education, Human activities, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youth mentoring, MENTOR, Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada

TAMPA, Fla., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is proud to announce the selection of Deborah Barge, CFRE,as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO) for the national non-profit.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is proud to announce the selection of Deborah Barge, CFRE,as the new Chief Development Officer (CDO) for the national non-profit.
  • Today, there are more than 230+ local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, located in every state, from rural communities to major metropolitan areas.
  • "I believe in the power of mentoring," said Deborah Barge, new CDO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States.

EY US announces collaboration with Techstars to accelerate innovation for EY Americas Tax

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Monday, May 24, 2021
Mentorships, Techstars, Business incubators, Companies, Business, Ernst & Young, EY, Startup company, Service companies

"I'm thrilled to work with industry leader, Techstars, and tap into its global network," said Chirag Patel, EY Foundry Leader.

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  • "I'm thrilled to work with industry leader, Techstars, and tap into its global network," said Chirag Patel, EY Foundry Leader.
  • "This collaboration will strengthen EY Foundry's already strong presence in the startup and venture capital markets, while the broad corporate EY client base and distinguished subject matter resources will add value to Techstars' growing network."
  • This year-long collaboration will focus on providing startups with introductions to key growth and collaboration opportunities within the EY organization.
  • Collaboration drives innovation, and we are excited to add the EY network to the Techstars ecosystem."

Ace Industrial Supply Supports Local Community with PPE Donation to Homeboy Industries

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Eastside Los Angeles, Non-profit organizations based in California, Respirators, Homeboy Industries, Mentorships, Prison reform, N95 respirator, Homeboy, Philanthropy, California

b'BURBANK, Calif., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ace Industrial Supply, a leader in industrial tool wholesale and distribution, has donated 400 medical gowns and 300 KN95 masks to the non-profit organization, Homeboy Industries.

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  • b'BURBANK, Calif., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ace Industrial Supply, a leader in industrial tool wholesale and distribution, has donated 400 medical gowns and 300 KN95 masks to the non-profit organization, Homeboy Industries.
  • Most importantly, KN95 masks deliver greater protection than standard disposable 3-Ply masks.\n"We hope that our donation will provide vital equipment to Homeboy Industries of Los Angeles and aid in the recovery process of the entire county," says Ace Industrial Supply CEO, Holden Stearns.
  • In its last 35 years in business, Ace Industrial Supply has donated and supported the West Los Angeles area through various charitable contributions.\n"We are grateful to Ace Industrial Supplies for this donation as it allows us to continue helping the most vulnerable communities," says Alegria Castro, Community Outreach Manager of Homeboy Industries.
  • "\nAce Industrial Supply, Inc. of California distributes wholesale of industrial tools to a 275,000-clientbase.

Techstars and UpSurge Baltimore Launch Techstars Equitech Accelerator to Attract Companies, Talent and Capital to Baltimore

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
Professional services, Technology, Small business, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Consulting, Mentorships, Techstars, Startup company, Business, Economy, Companies, Techstars, UpSurge Baltimore, TECHSTARS, UPSURGE BALTIMORE

Equitech is a lens to attract, align and support startups \xe2\x80\x93 not a filter to exclude them.

Key Points: 
  • Equitech is a lens to attract, align and support startups \xe2\x80\x93 not a filter to exclude them.
  • Techstars and UpSurge are currently seeking a Managing Director to lead the program with support from UpSurge leadership.
  • UpSurge is also developing strategies to attract new companies, talent and capital to Baltimore.
  • It\xe2\x80\x99s the cultural framework for UpSurge, a lens to attract, align and support startups \xe2\x80\x93 not a filter to exclude them.

Old Spice Announces 2021 NFL Draft Partnership With Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to Draft the Next Generation of Mentors in Communities Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Cosmetics, Retail, Football, Manufacturing, Other Consumer, Philanthropy, Convenience store, Teens, Sports, Other Retail, MEN, Supermarket, Specialty, Other Philanthropy, Consumer, Packaging, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Big Sister, Drive, Mentorships

Through confidence and empowerment programs, Old Spice is reaching guys in underserved communities to help nurture and build confidence in their potential.

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  • Through confidence and empowerment programs, Old Spice is reaching guys in underserved communities to help nurture and build confidence in their potential.
  • While the NFL is drafting the next generation of players, Big Brothers Big Sisters is drafting the next generation of Bigs.
  • We\xe2\x80\x99re excited to collaborate with another NFL partner, Big Brothers Big Sisters, to help drive direct community impact,\xe2\x80\x9d said Matt Krehbiel, vice president of the Old Spice brand.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has 230+ local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

Care4 Software and Homeboy Industries Create Solution for Evidenced-Based Rehabilitation

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Homeboy Industries, Mentorships, Non-profit organizations based in California, Prison reform, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Homeboy, Onboarding, Articles, Labor, Organizations

"\nWith Care4, Homeboy Industries now manages case work in a much more effective way.

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  • "\nWith Care4, Homeboy Industries now manages case work in a much more effective way.
  • On-site training through Care4 Coaches ensures that the onboarding process for Homeboy Industry employees helps in transitioning from the old approach to the new Care4 implementation.
  • "\n"We\'re incredibly excited to be partnering with Care4," said Thomas Vozzo, CEO, Homeboy Industries.
  • "\nFor more than a decade, Care4 Software has been developing software solutions for clients and partners around the globe.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Launches Partnership with iHeartMedia to Mobilize Volunteers and Supporters Nationwide

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Mentorships, Alternative education, Education, Human activities, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Youth mentoring, MENTOR, Big Sister, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada, Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City

Big Brothers Big Sisters has been positively influencing young lives for over a century and the need for male volunteers right now is critical to their mission.

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  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has been positively influencing young lives for over a century and the need for male volunteers right now is critical to their mission.
  • For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and our commitment to JEDI, please visit our website, bbbs.org .\nFounded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States.
  • The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has 230+ local agencies serving more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

Techstars Launches Next Sustainability Challenge to Progress Net Zero Goals

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Thursday, April 15, 2021
Supply chain management, Professional services, Utilities, Philanthropy, Data management, Alternative energy, Energy, Technology, Environment, Retail, Foundation, Consulting, Mentorships, Techstars, Sustainability, Articles

b'Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, is now accepting entries for the Techstars Sustainability Challenge: Net Zero .

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  • b'Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, is now accepting entries for the Techstars Sustainability Challenge: Net Zero .
  • Judges will select up to ten winners to showcase their solutions at the second Techstars Sustainability Summit in September.
  • The Net Zero Challenge is the second equity-free challenge Techstars will hold in 2021.
  • At least one\xe2\x80\x94and potentially more\xe2\x80\x94of the winning proposals will have an opportunity to run a pilot with one of the Challenge Partners.\nFollow this Link to enter the Techstars Sustainability Challenge: Net Zero\nThe Techstars worldwide network helps entrepreneurs succeed.

Mentoring Software Provider Insala Releases P(3) Power Matching

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
Alternative education, Education, Human activities, Articles, Human resource management, Internships, Mentorships, MENTOR, Matching, Youth mentoring, Peer mentoring

"\nParticipant matching can be labor intensive driving up administrative needs and program cost.

Key Points: 
  • "\nParticipant matching can be labor intensive driving up administrative needs and program cost.
  • Mentoring software with a matching algorithm provides a time savings of 93-100% for program administrators and increases the likelihood of overall program success and ROI.
  • Insala\'s mentoring software allows organizations to input custom matching criteria which is used by the P3 algorithm to then create mentor-mentee pairings that meet individual developmental needs while also aligning with business and program goals.\nInsala is a leading global provider mentoring software and talent development solutions through innovative web-based SaaS (Software as a Service) technology.
  • Insala seeks to be a partner to organizations by focusing on their employees\' development at every stage of the employment lifecycle, providing solutions for career development, mentoring, coaching, career transition, and corporate alumni programs.