Nice to see Booking.com launching a startup accelerator for companies that promote sustainable tourism. A mere dent in the industry, no doubt, but a start. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
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Propeller Selects 31 Social Ventures for Startup Accelerator Program
There’s an acceleration in accelerators supporting socially-driven enterprises. Great to see. Here’s one in New Orleans backing 31 of them, ranging from art therapy to SAAS for scientists. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Accelerating Startups Under Blockade
Gaza is under siege. As a result, it now has the highest unemployment population in the world. With its infrastructure in tatters from Israeli bombardment, it’s an unlikely place to see a technology accelerator. But maybe that’s what’s needed to give some economic hope. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Entrepreneurs Need More than Passion and Point Solutions to address social issues
Entrepreneurs looking to solve social issues are great at coming up with ideas and passion. But to take root, they need to adopt a more systems-thinking approach. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Unreasonable Lab Virginia Supports 8 Entrepreneurs with Mission-driven Startups
Unreasonable Lab Virginia is creating a class to supports 8 mission-driven startups. Taking them through a business validation process, the goal is by the end to have them prepared for the real world with validated tests and a viable plan. This is a model that should be everywhere. CLICK HERE TO SEE ORIGINAL ARTICLE