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Amidst economic uncertainty, resiliency is key 🔑! Join us on 8/11 for a webinar on our 2022 State of Entrepreneurship in the U.S. study to explore opportunities to support entrepreneurs and build more inclusive, resilient economies: bit.ly/3JrmDIW
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Investing in the recycling sector in emerging markets is an
opportunity to also advance #GenderEquality. A new guide, supported by
@USAID & co-authored by SAGANA, @CirculateCap, and Catalyst at Large,
supports investors’ gender inclusion journey: bit.ly/3yOxlFZ
Join Scale @ForClimateTech webinar w/ Steven McManus, MEP Center Client Manager and Dr. Taylor Moot, Innovation Analyst @RTI_Innovation. Learn how market & technology intelligence fills critical knowledge gaps + increases startups' probability of success: bit.ly/3uuVe2w
When it comes to #ClimateChange, old economic & political theories or short-term fixes are not the answer. Recently at The Green Summit, our Co-CEO Todd Khozein spoke about why human bonds are essential for building resilient economies. Read on: bit.ly/39oN8Bc
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Are you curious to know more about our impact? Our 2021 Annual Report is now LIVE! See how we've positively impacted people and the planet and read the full report here: bit.ly/3lYKcxN
It is not until recent years that studies have shown the negative effects the online world is having on the young people that are growing up in them. See @HeadstreamInno Sr Director, David Ball's, #AskTheExperts full answer below.
More on Headstream: bit.ly/2Vjil1u
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Recently, past @HeadstreamInno innovators, Movement Genius co-founders, Alyson Stoner & Correy O'Neal, were featured on the @TODAYshow to share how their innovation inspires everyone to get moving! See our impact here: bit.ly/3kVDwA1 #digitalwellbeing #techforteens
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From running local incubators in Fort Myers, Florida, and Battle Creek Michigan, to collaborating with world leaders to shape food systems of the future, our reach is only as limited as our minds. See our full impact timeline:
bit.ly/3CSsNwO
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Gender equality can only be achieved when marginalized genders receive equitable opportunities to participate in & benefit from economies and communities. Today is #InternationalDayAgainstHomophobia & we stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues & community against hate & discrimination.
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It’s #AAPIheritagemonth in the U.S., at SecondMuse, we celebrate it differently. We recognize that gaining perspectives from different cultures, & places is essential to building a more just & resilient future. This month, we are learning more about our APAC & AAPI colleagues.
"We all know it requires employees to carry out our mission, so [having an environment where your employees can live their purpose], is going to enable us to actually be successful," says our Co-CEO, @carrietfreeman. Has your organization seen this shift in the workplace?
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Want to dive into the complexities behind advanced recycling technologies? Our program, @TINcubation, and Resource Recycling Systems has released its third module to the Circularity Concepts series. Check it out: bit.ly/3GQttEX
#PlasticWaste #Recycling
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To us, "justice" means equity, diversity, and environmental sustainability. Our 5th Imperative is: Strive for Justice. We recognize that justice cannot happen without understanding, collaboration, & courage. See how these Imperatives guide our work: bit.ly/3ekB1E1
We believe part of being a sustainable business is recognizing the instability of the world, adapting to challenges, and contributing to solutions. Our Co-CEO, @carrietfreeman, says, rather than putting all of your eggs in one basket– create options & stay committed. Hear more:
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Did you know the 1st Friday of May is #NationalSpaceDay? We push the boundaries of innovation & question our past to build an even better tomorrow. Our annual @nasa @SpaceApps Challenge takes innovation & collaboration to a new level! Learn more here: bit.ly/3uqIyuh
In 2019, 61.77 million tons of plastic waste were mismanaged, a number that is expected to grow to 69.14 million tons in 2025. How can we innovate to address this waste crisis? Read more from Klaus Oberbauer, one of our program managers: bit.ly/3uoJj6X #ReadingListFriday
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Meet Jessica Wu, the Future Economy Lab Manager at SecondMuse Capital. When Jessica isn’t at work, she loves to push herself out of her comfort zone and challenge her worldview through solo travel. #Nice2MeetYou, Jessica!
#MeetOurColleagues
May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month & at SecondMuse we not only seek out & amplify work that is positively impacting this space, but we also prioritize this within the walls of our organization. Learn more about our programs doing work in this space @headstreaminno and @Movember.
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Still around the theme of #EarthDay and taking care of our planet, we asked Titus Loh, Program Manager of Circularity at @TINcubation, "What can we do as a community to curb the wave of plastic waste flowing into the ocean?"
Listen to Titus's answer:
We asked Shelby, "What's the biggest challenge climate tech founders face, and what can we do as a community to help?" Hear her response and check out the @forclimatetech pages to see their work in action.
#EarthDay #ClimateTech #ForClimateTech #CleanTech
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There is still time to apply to the @HeadstreamInno's 2022 Accelerator! Our program works with innovators in the social tech, ed-tech, & digital health sectors that want to incorporate youth-centered design into their innovation process. Apply by May 8th: bit.ly/3JX72jK
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In honor of #EarthDay, we wanted to share more about Unique Electric Solutions (UES), a team that developed a product capable of converting commercial trucks & buses to electric vehicles. See more of their journey to scale impact: bit.ly/3v0UyCV
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In April 2019, we launched the Tech to Protect Challenge. Ten regional codeathons were hosted in ten cities to encourage participants & public safety to team up in person and work collaboratively. Learn more about this program and see the event finalists: bit.ly/3uiiC3F
Businesses have an essential role in affecting positive change. By working with other organizations, governments, and entrepreneurs, we have the ability to address our world's biggest issues. More from Co-CEO @carrietfreeman.
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Born, raised, and based in Singapore, Russell is passionate about developing new ways to generate positive social impact. Outside of work, he can often either be found lounging by the beaches of Sentosa Island or sipping a cup of tea in bed.
#Nice2MeetYou #MeetOurColleagues
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In South and Southeast Asia, there is an increasing demand for packaging, particularly single-use plastics (SUPs). Our program, @TINcubation, and the PREVENT Waste Alliance recently announced their cohort for The SUP Challenge. for more information, visit: bit.ly/3uXd9OW
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The Space Apps Challenge, hosted by @NASA, is looking for #LocalLead applicants for the 2022 NASA International Space Apps Challenge on October 1-2, 2022! Apply now before the June 15th deadline: bit.ly/3IVUJmF
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Meet the third cohort of Waste Community Accelerator from our program, Ocean Plastic Prevention Accelerator. The program focuses on relationship building among participants in order to strengthen the local plastic waste feedstock value chain. Learn more: bit.ly/36XDd4C
The @IPCC_CH report shows the issues climate change has presented are still possible to overcome. By creating ecosystems to support sustainable innovations, we have the opportunity to scale solutions for a renewable energy economy future.
We are excited to share that our partner, @TyranceIi the Founder of @BlackTechStree1, will be speaking at @TEDxUTulsa today. Tune into his session on how the history of Black Wall Street, can transform Black America. bit.ly/3JdXBLU
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The next stop in our #2MTimeline is 2017 when we expanded to the Asia-Pacific region. We've grown exponentially since we double-down our focus on social entrepreneurship and sustainability in the region. Interact with our timeline to see what's next here: bit.ly/3CSsNwO
We are proud to welcome Pierre Paffenhoff as the new Senior Lead for Climate Venture Investments at SecondMuse Capital, where he will spreadhead an investment fund focused on seed & late seed climate technologies in North America. Learn more about Pierre: bit.ly/3DB0epP
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Do you work in Big Tech? Want to build & design tech for youth digital wellbeing? @HeadstreamInno recently launched the Designing Youth Digital Wellbeing to help tech practitioners integrate youth wellbeing and co-creation into their products. Learn more: bit.ly/3NsQPVT
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Our 4th Imperative which helps shape the work we do every day is "Learn Relentlessly." In all we do we create environments where learning, experimentation, and creativity can flourish. Learn about all eight of the imperatives we live by: bit.ly/3ekB1E1
#2MImperatives
Dive into bioplastics with our program, @tincubation and Resource Recycling Systems, in their new learning series, Circularity Concepts! bit.ly/3GQttEX
#Bioplastics #PlasticWaste #Recycling
“Economies that incorporate new types of thinking, that traditionally have been marginalized, are inherently more creative [and] resilient economies.” - @Toddicus, SecondMuse Founder & Co-CEO on the newly launched OECD report. Hear more from Todd below.
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Our Theory of Change guides how we approach every project & how we work toward building thriving economic systems that advance social and environmental justice. Stay tuned for our #2021AnnualReport launching soon to see how our Theory of Change shaped our impact!
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Navigating the "valley of death" that separates promising ideas from full-fledged businesses can be especially challenging for women & minorities. That's where Venture @forclimatetech bridges the gap to make the climate tech sector more inclusive. Read how:bit.ly/3K04L7m
Through our work with the New York City Economic Development Corporation, we promoted a culture of innovation & commercialization within NYC's industrial businesses. This work was instrumental in developing the climate tech program with @NYSERDA. See more: bit.ly/3CSsNwO
Are you an aspiring VC who identifies as #woman #nonbinary or #BIPOC? Our Foundation program, @GETCities, is proud to partner with @chicago_blend to launch Chicago Venture Fellows, a new initiative to diversify the city's VC talent pipeline! Apply by 4/11: chicagoblend.org
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How do we create environments for employees to thrive? SecondMuse Co-CEO, @carrietfreeman, shared her thoughts on the principles and critical elements needed to keep employee retention high and get through The Great Resignation. Hear more⬇️
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For each of our focus areas, we must widen our lens to see the bigger picture. That’s why the last C in the 6 C’s in our Theory Of Change is CLARITY. Read more on how each ‘C” contributes to our vision of a more sustainable and equitable future. bit.ly/3mYA0qN
ICYMI: We’ve heard from the Surgeon General about the impact social technology has on teens as they grow up. @HeadstreamInno has unveiled Digital Delta, a free crowdsourced research tool that identifies fundamental contributors to their wellbeing online. bit.ly/33Qfrpp
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At SecondMuse, Kate spends time supporting and implementing company-wide learning processes across our diverse teams to create a lasting and vital impact for our people worldwide. Swipe through to find out more about Kate.
#Nice2MeetYou #MeetOurColleagues
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To us, "be courageous" means we are committed to honesty & have the freedom to challenge one another, have the humility to admit when we are wrong & dare to move forward in our search for truth. See how our other #2MImperatives work together. bit.ly/3ekB1E1
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Members of the inaugural @Movember #RootedAndRising Collective collectively reach 1.5 Million Followers across their platforms. Through the Collective, these creators use their platform to inspire young Black men to take better care of themselves & thrive. Hear from them:
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In honor of #InternationalWomensDay, we hosted a candid conversation with three women at SecondMuse who advance #genderequity through our programs. They share obstacles they’ve encountered that have sharpened their views on gender-based disparities & more: bit.ly/3sOTKzL
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We are proud to be working alongside incredible women changemakers who are breaking the biases in their respective fields. Visit @TINcubation, @GETCities, @forclimatetech, and @HeadstreamInno to learn about the amazing work they are doing.
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Teens & tweens are spending 7+ hours on their devices a day. The @HeadstreamInno team has unveiled Digital Delta, a free crowdsourced research tool that identifies fundamental contributors to adolescent wellbeing in digital spaces. Read on: bit.ly/33Qfrpp
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Jade is our Global Head of People Operations who believes that fostering empowerment within communities promotes true authenticity and acceptance.
How do you view building a culture of belonging? Share with us!
#DEI #belonging #people
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By unlocking the potential of voices still absent at the seats of power we have tremendous potential to conquer the challenges around climate change. More from Co-CEO @carrietfreeman in @Forbes on how keeping hope alive will open doors to saving our planet:bit.ly/3IKqIa4
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