When Seth Goldman first graduated from Harvard University in 1987 with a Bachelor's Degree in Government, he did not imagine he would one day be a prominent figure in the food industry. Read The Org's interview with the entrepreneur on his inspirational career. 

Seth Goldman (right) with co-founder of Eat the Change, Spike Mendelsohn (left). Image courtesy of Eat the Change.

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Meet Seth Goldman, the Co-Founder of Honest Tea, Chair of Beyond Meat, and Chief Change Officer at Eat the Change

Stacey Brewer was sitting in her macroeconomics class at the Gordon Institute of Business Science when her lecturer challenged students to find a way to tackle the unending issue around the quality of education in South Africa. She later co-founded Spark Schools, a network of private schools offering affordable, globally competitive education. The Org talked with Brewer to learn about her story.

Stacey Brewer, Co-founder, and CEO of SPARK Schools. Image Source: SPARK Schools.

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Meet the Ed-Tech Entrepreneur Who Pioneered Blended Learning in South Africa Profitably

Startups mean serious business.  Not only are they trying to solve society’s most pressing problems — from providing access to fair banking systems to reimagining a more sustainable future for food — but they also need to fundraise, bid for top talent and put in the hard yards to get to the top and be recognized for it. The Org does an in-depth analysis of why Fast Company may have selected the companies to be featured on its 'Most Innovative Latin American Companies of 2021' list.

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A Deep Dive Into LatAm’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021

Mobile app consultancy Shortcut Sweden has acquired mobile app designer Dynamo after just two months of operation. The Org spoke with Shortcut Sweeden’s CEO Gabriel Sabadin to learn more about the acquisition and how his company grew in such a short period of time.

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Shortcut Made its First Acquisition in Sweden After Just Two Months of Opening an Office in the Country

Sheep may still far outnumber the 50,000 people who live on the islands, but the Faroes have a close-knit and entrepreneurial community. The Org spoke with eight startups that embody the islands’ daring, diverse and dynamic approach to doing business.

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Where There’s a Wool, There’s a Way: Eight Faroe Islands Startup Teams to Watch in 2021

China's startup economy is one of the most active in the world. Globally, the country produces the second most unicorn companies after the United States, and it is home to the world’s most valuable startup, tech company Ant Group. The Org has looked at ten Chinese startups gaining popularity in the country.

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Top Ten Chinese Startups You Should Know in 2021

Studies highlight that just one in every five organizational directive roles are occupied by women, and only 7% have positions on boards of directors. When women do occupy the same roles as men, they earn 20% less on average. The Org spoke with Mia Perdomo, a Colombian entrepreneur working tirelessly to improve these statistics.

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NFTs first caught the general public's attention after artist Mike Winkelmann sold his digital artwork as an NFT for $69.3M on Christie's. Since then, many artists, musicians and even sports franchises have jumped on board, digitizing their goods and selling them for a profit. Virtual worlds that are built off the blockchain are also gaining more attention. The Org talked to two companies building a metaverse, to learn more about how it operates.

Virtual worlds powered by the Ethereum blockchain are expanding alongside the NFT boom

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Entering the Blockchain Metaverse Where NFTs Meet Virtual Worlds

In a time when investors are flocking to digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs, who are the alternative investment startups giving people the chance to invest in tangible assets like art, wine, and collectibles?

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The Startups Making High-Priced Wine, Art, Cars, and Collectables Part of Everyone's Portfolios

Femtech is a billion-dollar market waiting to be explored. According to market research company Emergen Research, in 2019, the global femtech market was valued at over $18B, a number expected to reach $60B by 2027. The Org reached out to femtech companies to talk about the growing industry.

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Why ‘Femtech’ Is The Next Big Thing in Digital Innovation

Manchester has made its mark as a cultural hub in the UK but more recently, the 2.7m-person city has been at the forefront of tech innovation.

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How Manchester Became a Springboard for British Tech Startups

Well known for its incredible historical sites, to the likes of Machu Picchu and the Nazca Lines, and perhaps even more for its sensory-overwhelming cuisine and pisco sour, Peru, Latin America’s fifth-most populous country, is only just starting to dip its toes into the regions’ massive startup revolution. 

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Five Startups Leading Peru's Entrepreneurial Push

In the past year, Airtable has grown its paying enterprise customers 350% and has more than doubled its valuation in the past six months. Take a look at the team, both new and old, leading the spreadsheets startup into its next chapter. 

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The Key Players at Airtable - The $5 Billion Spreadsheet Company

Over 50,000 earthquakes have shaken up Iceland over the past few weeks, culminating in spews of lava where hardy locals cook their sausages. But there’s more to this North Atlantic island than its volcanic activity and sulphurous culinary habits. Iceland also has a red hot startup ecosystem.

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