The African American Small Business Foundation, Inc. proudly announces its upcoming fundraising and community celebration, Homegrown Heroes of Long Island, to be held at 1 South Ave., Garden City, NY. The event will bring together small business owners, community leaders, advocates, and supporters to honor and uplift the entrepreneurs and changemakers who are driving economic…
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The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) ecently announced the election of Dr. Joy Buolamwini to its Board of Directors, marking a significant moment as the organization deepens its engagement with the civil rights implications of artificial intelligence. Dr. Buolamwini, the founder of the Algorithmic Justice League and a globally recognized leader in digital equity and accountability,…
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Lex Promotions & Marketing Group turned heads and set a new benchmark in political advertising during the 2025 election cycle, delivering a flawless 100 percent win rate for every candidate who partnered with its Mobile Billboard Advertising Trucks. In a media landscape crowded with digital noise and traditional outreach, the company’s strategy-driven, street-level approach proved…
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Fintech startup Pave Bank has announced a $39 million Series A funding round, marking a major milestone for the company as it scales what it calls the world’s first programmable bank. The round was led by Accel, with participation from Tether Investments, Quona Capital, Wintermute, Helios Digital Ventures, Financial Technology Partners, Yolo Investments, Kazea Fund,…
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Walking two dogs just got a whole lot easier—and more stylish—thanks to the multifunctional leash from Sticks N’ Bones co Designed for pet owners who value both practicality and aesthetics, this innovative leash offers multiple functions in one sleek, easy-to-use design, with a standout feature: the ability to handle two dogs simultaneously without the hassle…
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Stress is one of the defining health challenges of our time. According to the World Health Organization, more than a billion people worldwide now suffer from stress-related disorders, and rates continue to climb. From students to executives, first responders to soldiers, no group is immune. Yet what if stress could be approached like a fitness…
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Tristan Thompson and World Mobile Launch Uplift: A Community-Owned Network Transforming Connectivity
NBA champion and Web3 entrepreneur Tristan Thompson has teamed up with global telecom innovator World Mobile to launch Uplift, a groundbreaking community-owned mobile network. The initiative, unveiled at the 2025 TechCrunch Disrupt Summit, offers unlimited data starting at just $9.99 per month, aiming to bring affordable, high-speed connectivity to underserved communities nationwide. Uplift challenges the…
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AAF Management Ltd. has closed a $55 million early-stage hybrid investment vehicle, marking a major milestone for the firm and significantly expanding its footprint in the private markets. The new fund, called The Axis Fund, focuses on backing emerging fund managers while also investing directly in their most promising portfolio companies from Pre-Seed through Pre-IPO.…
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Small businesses remain the backbone of the U.S. economy, comprising 99.9% of all companies and employing nearly 46% of workers. Yet, navigating today’s evolving financial landscape can be challenging. Cardiff, a fintech leader that has provided over $10 billion in small-business financing, has released ten actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs maintain cash flow, reduce risk,…
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Two Swedish entrepreneurs with deep tech and marketing backgrounds are redefining the future of agency work. Elias Malm, formerly of Google, and Mo Elkhidir, ex-Spotify machine learning lead, today publicly launched Epiminds, a multi-agent AI platform designed to run marketing end-to-end. Alongside the launch, the company announced $6.6 million in funding led by Lightspeed Venture…
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