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What are Nature-Based Restorative Solutions? Nature-based restorative solutions are strategic initiatives that leverage natural processes to address environmental, social, and economic challenges. At FloCard, we're actively engaged in these solutions through dynamic partnerships and innovative technologies that ensure effectiveness and sustainability. One of our notable collaborations is with the SERVE Council, a tech-enabled, ESG-driven organization dedicated to environmental conservation and promoting sustainable livelihoods. Raosaheb Samrat, Yuvraj Seth and his team at grassroots have pledged for #BetterPlanetTogether Together, we are working on several impactful projects: 1. Serve Trees Project: This initiative combines digital and blockchain technology to enhance tree plantations' monitoring and transparency. By facilitating real-time data access, we ensure that every tree planted is accounted for, contributing to more significant environmental recovery and community trust. 2. From Seeds of Hope to Fruits of Opportunity: In partnership with SERVE Council, FloCard supports the free tree-sapling program, empowering rural communities through sustainable tree farming. This program distributes high-value species suitable for local climates and markets, provides comprehensive training on sustainable planting and care, and connects participants with market opportunities. This approach not only combats biodiversity loss but also boosts local economies by creating stable, sustainable livelihoods. 3. SERVE Livelihood - Micro Entrepreneurship Development & Livelihood Enterprises Development: Our joint efforts extend to fostering micro-entrepreneurship, providing tools and training that enable community members to start and sustain their green businesses. This initiative supports economic empowerment and sustainable development in tandem with environmental conservation. 4. Distance Learning Innovators Alliance: This alliance, supported by FloCard and SERVE Council, bridges distance learning and innovation, offering a platform for remote learners to connect, collaborate, and grow their entrepreneurial ventures. It’s an ecosystem designed to foster networking and development among those who might otherwise lack access to traditional educational resources. Through these initiatives, FloCard is a participant and a driver of nature-based solutions, ensuring that every project is impactful, sustainable, and aligned with our commitment to advancing corporate sustainability and empowering communities. Join us in protecting biodiversity and nurturing a green economy. Follow https://lnkd.in/dKJ8aBQS

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I got a preview of this talk. It's going to be good. If you think we've reached the end of the gen AI opportunity, then you should listen to what Roman Shaposhnik and Tanya Dadasheva have to share about the future of transformer architecture for AI.

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It all about networks and relationships!

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🚀 Ever scan a product at the store and wonder "What am I really putting in my body?" 🤔 Enter Yuka — the app that's like having a super-smart friend in your pocket who knows exactly what's in that snack you're eyeing or that skincare bottle you've been debating. 🧐 With just one scan, Yuka breaks down the ingredients, highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly, and even suggests healthier alternatives! 🥗✨ Gone are the days of blind purchases – now, it's all about smart, informed choices that make you feel good about what you're consuming. 🌱 Who knew shopping could be this fun? 🛒🎉 Have you tried it yet? #HealthyLiving #TransparencyIsKey #YukaTech #SmartChoices #InnovationInAction https://yuka.io/en/

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💯 agree with this viewpoint Today there are hundreds of products in every vertical that should really be features not products 🤯 Who actually enjoys having 20+ software applications to run a business? I’ve yet to meet a degenerate who does 😂 Building a compound startup or true system of record is not for the faint hearted. Everything is harder. Navigating through the complexity and the breadth vs depth conundrum is agonising 🛣️ 🧟‍♂️ But if you can stick the course and execute on this strategy successfully to build the ‘one stop shop for X’ both the customer and the software provider get incredible rewards 🏆🏆 #compound #startup

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🚨AI is Infrastructure Technology Every episode, I ask my guests their perspective on AI and business. Wa'il Ashshowwaf is 5x founder, serial social impact entrepreneur, leader of Unstuck Labs (an early stage accelerator) and an ecosystem builder. His new startup, FiftyOne AI, leverages artifical intelligence and machine learning to help accelerate reviews of injustice claims to serve 100x more victims. He learned from his past experiences and went into this start focused on solving a major problem and leveraging AI as INFRASTRUCTURE technology to create automations, leverage machine learning to identify patterns and make accelerated decisions --to solve injustice through smart, safe technology and expertise. Listen to his perspectives on AI on this clip and be sure to listen to the full episode of the From Spaghetti to Growth Business Podcast as he shares what it takes to How to Build a Social Impact Company to Scale. 🔗 to full episode in the comments below. #AI #aiagents #socialimpact #founderstories #fromspaghettitogrowth #virgentai Produced by Legacy Sessions Virgent AI

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So a little building in public: Right now for Cellular Farms, we are soft launching our first product, called Brocclean. It's being sold b2b and d2c under a consumer brand called PointBotanicals.com. We've been testing for a few months and the following marketing programs seem to be best for our product/market: -Meta ads to a Shopify page. -Shortform video for Tiktok/Reels/Shorts -LinkedIn organic posts -The Social Commerce app, Flip. There's a bunch of systems set up to let me manage this single handedly, but we're working to get a marketing firm on board asap to improve all sorts of things and to manage paid search. The above channels represent so many customers, it's hard to fathom.

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Want to hear a jaw-dropping statistic? Only 2% of total capital invested in U.S. VC-backed startups went to companies founded solely by women. Mixed-gender founding teams received a bit more, while male-exclusive founding teams took the staggering majority. What’s even crazier is that female founders use 25% less of the capital they’re allocated than men. So, not only are they receiving less, but they’re also more responsible with the little they receive. This has a negative impact on practically everyone, as there are so many female founders who could provide even more value to the world by accessing the necessary funds. Instead, they’re forced to bootstrap, often running out of funds just as their business is about to take off. So what’s the solution? More female VCs and founders. We’ve already seen some amazing female founders in recent years, like those behind Bumble, Canva, and Glossier. Imagine how much better the world could be if we had more. If you're a female founder seeking guidance and support, check out Fierce Foundry. They are committed to empowering women entrepreneurs, providing valuable resources and tools to help you succeed. The more successful female founders we have, the more proof and eventual capital allocation women will receive. I encourage women worldwide to be bold and build startups. It’s your bravery that continues to provide proof that we’re capable of amazing things.

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Got #neurodivergent or #ADHD talent at your company? Check out this free workshop from our Founder Brett Greene

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🧠 In our latest podcast episode, Cosmo Feilding Mellen, CEO of Beckley Psytech, shares his view on the next generation of psychedelic therapies. Specifically, we dive into how 5-MeO-DMT is delivering transformative experiences in under an hour, making it more scalable and accessible for patients. 1. 5-MeO-DMT: The Future of Scalable Psychedelic Treatments • Delivers a transformative experience in just under an hour • More accessible for patients and healthcare systems compared to longer treatments • Potential to treat depression, addiction, and more 2. Why Shorter Treatment Duration Matters • Psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA treatments can last up to 10 hours • 5-MeO-DMT offers a more practical, shorter experience • Scalable, reducing strain on healthcare professionals and resources 3. Ethics in Psychedelic Drug Development • Beckley Psytech is committed to leading with integrity • Focused on developing medicines that are accessible and affordable • Prioritizing patient needs over commercial hype 4. Challenges and Opportunities in Psychedelic Treatment • Balancing the ethics of commercialization in a growing industry • Navigating a highly regulated pharmaceutical landscape • Scaling infrastructure to deliver these treatments to a broader patient base 5. What’s Next for Psychedelic Science? • Beckley Psytech is currently in Phase 2b trials for 5-MeO-DMT • Exciting potential for treating treatment-resistant depression • Exploring new compounds like IV psilocin for even greater impact What do you think about 5-MEO DMT as an option? Full episode in the comments 👇

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We are excited to have announced our Series A lead investment in Abett. Founded by Mike Hanlon, the company provides a data layer that enables any self-insured employer in the US to receive a regular and consistent feed of their claims data so they can actually understand healthcare costs, the efficacy of their employee benefits, and how to better serve their employees (to whom they have a fiduciary responsibility). While this sounds like table stakes, it's far from the norm. After payroll, healthcare is the biggest cost consideration for American employers. A majority of Americans receive employer-based health insurance. A majority of those Americans receive insurance from a fully or partially self-funded plan (i.e., the employer is taking risk instead of the insurance company). Abett brings transparency and alignment to a thorny data problem to empower benefits leaders & CFOs. More to come on Acrew Capital's focus on the investing at the intersection of healthcare & data. cc: Mark Kraynak and Kwabena "KB" Nimo for their partnership on this investment.

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How do platforms like InVision by inThought Research help life science companies with product development from phase I to first year? inThought's President, Ben Weintraub explains on the podcast how Invision aggregates and analyzes vast amounts of clinical data, enabling teams to make evidence-based decisions with confidence. Decisions around: - how to design their trials? - how to communicate with regulatory agencies? - how to communicate with healthcare providers? If this is of interest, you will love the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eK_G272k

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Wanna see what behind scenes at Pisgah Peaks Ventures ? I see more & more folks going out on there own & wanted to share more about our growth and some lessons. Inspired by Nick Lafferty and his public build. Backstory: I founded PPV after leaving Franny's Farmacy in early 2020 right at beg of COVID lockdowns My wife thought I was nuts I started it with few grand & a laptop. I found one client on Upwork & did some cheap work for a friend who had started a SaaS product. I got testimonials Used those to get a paying client Then another Etc I made literally no money for first 18 ish months. Few hundred bucks here & there My wife had a job with benefits and we made some $ selling a house in a hot market so was able to afford it. I could not have done it without this. Pure facts. Lessons: 1) Don’t niche down right away. You’ll narrow focus too soon & miss out on opportunities IMHO. Learn what you can deliver & how you can make $ doing it 2) Network every day. I used to take ANY (and I mean any lol) networkint call. I spent hundreds and hundreds of hours on random calls. It increases your surface area for luck early on. Take a lot of shots. Most will miss. 3) Don’t over invest in fancy website / logo / CRM / mar tech etc early on. If you’re selling B2B services; people buy YOU not a site. I’ve seen folks close 5-6 fig deals with a google doc. I haven’t updated my site in years 4) Open a biz checking account quickly and expenses everything you can to claim a loss while you can. I see folks co mingling their personal & biz expenses. That’s messy and will cause issues later. 5) Have a cash runway. If you are expecting to replace your income from your old job in first few quarters you’ll most likely be disappointed. You now are paying FICA tax (14.5%) and all other taxes (state & fed). You’re getting no benefits or retirement either. Just assume 50 - 60 cents for every dollar you earn will be not end up in your pocket 6) Grind every day but not all day. Don’t expect to take 2-3 week vacations and maintain momentum. It’s not like the gurus make it seem in their ads or posts. You won’t be posted up on a beach 🏖️ but also remember to give yourself grace and don’t burn yourself out too quickly. 7) Keep notes & build systems once you know your path. I didn’t do this early & am working backwards now. 8) Don’t measure weekly trends or monthly trends. Focus on quarters. You’ll get discouraged if you over analyze. It likely won’t go as fast as you want it to. I’m going on 5 years and last month I netted more than I netted my entire 2nd year doing this biz. We’re on a 7 fig run rate currently 🚀🤯 Keep at it. HMU if you need help

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Will AI hurt or help health disparities? This is going to be a fascinating conversation about the impact of AI on health but with far-reaching implications. It's a free webinar next Tuesday. Get you & your team registered today! https://lnkd.in/g-TNssj9

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--From Foggy Uncertainty to Decisive Action-- Our breakthrough came when we developed a unique 3-step check system, a method that cuts through the noise and provides clarity. This system, which we'll be sharing in our upcoming workshop, "A Path to 100 ASINs," allows you to identify trends beyond the current selling price, interpret historical data, and make informed decisions rather than gambling on an ASIN. Imagine waking up each day with the confidence to identify and test ASINs for profitability, knowing you are on a path to consistent growth and stable profits. Join us on August 16-17, 2024, in Nashville, TN, and start your transformation. Imagine having a clear, actionable plan to identify and test ASINs for profitability without the guesswork. Our workshop, "A Path to 100 ASINs," offers just that. Join us in Nashville on August 16-17, 2024, and discover the breakthrough system that has helped countless Amazon resellers achieve their revenue goals. With hands-on training, practical exercises, and expert guidance, you'll leave with the confidence and tools needed to build a thriving Amazon business. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your approach and secure your financial freedom. Sign up now and take the first step towards success. ProvenAmazonCourse.com/100 #AmazonReselling #BusinessGrowth #TransformativeWorkshop

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BIG IDEAS IN TECH IN 2025. Check out what some of the most informed people at a16z Bio + Health think about where the tech is going in 2025. Vineeta Agarwala, MD PhD describes how Big is Back in Biotech - after an era of focus on rare diseases, we expect a swing back towards developing therapies to address bigger ticket, common disease areas such as #diabetes and #obesity. My BIG idea for 2025 is to use #AI to empower consumers, patients and providers with smart #digitaltherapeutics for digital #obesity care everywhere. We built an #AI #brain that combines the wisdom of the crowds and the wisdom of the experts. Her name is MIA. We just scratched the surface. We are a long way from building billions and billions of digital neurons that fire together and wire together. Everybody talked about GLP-1 drugs like #Ozempic, #Wegovy, #Mounjaro or #Zipbound in 2024. In 2025 it's time to talk about how to use smartphones, advanced biosensors, AI-driven #neurobehavioral digital therapies and #foodishealth to deliver programs that are preventive, precise, personalized, affordable and...scalable! That will truly improve access and delivery, reduce cost between 6X to 38X times relative to existing science-based solutions like behavioural therapists ($325/one session), meds ($800-$1,300/mo for life) or bariatric surgery (up to $23,000). Check out MYND Therapeutics Inc. Download #MYNDSET on the App Store right now! Let us know your BIG idea and where you think tech is going in the new year.

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In the next episode of our podcast "Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.", we talk with Ritu Kapur, Head of Digital Biomarkers at Verily, who talks about creating change. The theme throughout our conversation is about the need, skills, and support required to bring people along on the journey to manifest our vision. Stay tuned for the next episode. #CatalystMovement

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Over the past three years, as the founder and CEO of a deep-tech AI-assisted diagnostics company - and through advising angel and VC investors - I've seen first-hand the mindsets that can make or break innovation. 🚀 Innovation isn't just about brilliant ideas; it's about the right approach and mindset. I've created a carousel of 6 mindsets to avoid as an innovator, based on real-life experiences and lessons learned in the trenches. 👉 Scroll through the carousel to see if you recognise any of these pitfalls. Whether you're an entrepreneur, intrapreneur or investor, understanding them can help you steer your next big idea towards success. I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences. Feel free to comment below or contact me directly! #innovation #innovator #mindset #entrepreneurship

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