5 Startups Devoted to Ocean Cleanup
Ocean cleanup is one of the most accessible forms of environmentalism. Waste in our oceans is visible and easily traceable to human impact. Have you seen images of The Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Cleverly nicknamed “Garbage Island” or “The Pacific Trash
Tech for Good Companies from EMRG Conference
In our second edition of the EMRG Conference/Impakter cooperation, we are going to focus on the Tech for Good startups: companies that can have a positive impact on people’s lives. If you wish to be a part of the 2019 edition
Silicon Valley Insider: mHUB Raises $15M to Innovate Chicago’s Manufacturing Industry
When we think of sustainability, we conjure up images of electric cars, lab-grown meats, recycling plants, and solar panels. Too often we ignore the economic side of sustainability. It’s easier for a city to make investments in efficiency and reducing
Deal of the Week: Startups Addressing the Student Debt Crisis
In the aftermath of the great financial crisis, some remain optimistic that we have learned from our past mistakes. In the wake of the negligence, oversight, and greed that precipitated a bevy of changes in credit markets worldwide, the trauma
Innovative HealthTech Startups from EMRG Conference
The EMRG Innovation Conference is an exciting event designed to bring together the most promising startups founded by some of the brightest college students across America. While only 15 startups were selected to participate in the event – to compete
1 Way to Build Build Workers’ Financial Health to Boost Their Overall Well-Being — and Your Company’s Bottom Line
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. How Income Advance Answers the Top Concern for American Workers Money worries are the top concern for American workers, who admit
Certified Strong: How Employee Involvement Empowers B Corps and Their Communities
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. By Creating Internal B Corp Champions, Companies Make Powerful Connections with Workers and Customers Whether businesses are new to the Certified
How the SDGs Help Businesses Effectively Measure and Collaborate to Address the Climate Crisis
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. B Corp Badger Pursues Long-Term Social and Environmental Action Plan That Aligns with Sustainable Development Goals The 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted in
Silicon Valley Insider: Climb Hire, the Pay-It-Forward Job Training and Professional Network
When we typically think of startup financing, we think of venture capital, angel investors, seed rounds, Shark Tank, etc. There are other ways to pursue your passion and build a business, especially in the world of impact investing and social
The Neighbourhood Group Nurtures Community and an Inclusive Economy
This article is part of an editorial collaboration with BCorporation. The BCorp Series can be found here. The original publication can be found here. With a ‘Push’ from the Inclusive Economy Challenge, Ontario B Corp Renews Focus on Financial Services for Employees With four restaurants
Could Microfinancing Be the Secret Weapon Enabling the Circular Economy?
The circular economy has started to become trendy, and hopefully, it is not just another economic framework. Some may ask, what on earth is it? The circular economy is an alternative to our traditional linear economy, in which we take
Tech Startups Thriving in Seattle
The tech startup industry is booming in Seattle—the city is on track towards becoming the second most important market in the United States, behind Silicon Valley. According to Startup Genome's 2018 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Seattle startups raised an enormous