With 377 million Indians living in cities, there has been a recent rise in hyperlocal demand for nutritious and fresh-quality produce. Take a look at the five urban farming startups in India that got in the game early. 

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Reap for the Sky - Five Urban Farming Startups in India

Would you move to Tulsa, Oklahoma for $10,000? How long would you stay? Tulsa Remote’s incentive program launched in 2018 to bring new talent and life into the city, and it’s paying off. 

Tulsa is the second-largest city in Oklahoma and is home to more than 409,000 people. Courtesy of Tulsa Remote.

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Tulsa May Just Be The Next Big Startup City 

The fitness industry has been one of the many hard-hit by the coronavirus pandemic. An estimated  $15 billion has been lost in revenue, and multiple value gyms have filed for bankruptcy. Just days after the lockdown, ClassPass launched new features on its app allowing studio partners to live-stream fitness classes. The Org talked to leaders behind the growing fitness app and learns how the company has handled the pandemic.

The membership-based fitness app, ClassPass, allows users to access multiple gyms and studios. Image Source: ClassPass.

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The Leaders Behind ClassPass - The App For All Things Fitness, Spa and Beauty

Maine is well known for its natural beauty, lighthouses, lobster, and, of course, Stephen King, but that isn’t all that The Pine Tree State has to offer. 

The Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Image credit: Arlene Waller / Shutterstock.com

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Ten Startups From Maine to Know in 2021

Norway might be more known for its fjords, salmon, and sovereign wealth fund than it is for its startup ecosystem. And while it has taken the entrepreneurial spirit some time to find its footing in this mountainous country, the Norwegian startup ecosystem is now moving from burgeoning to booming.

Business Quarter in Oslo. Image Source: Unsplash.

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Eight Norwegian Startup Teams to Watch in 2021

Josue De Paz received his first computer at the age of 9 -- a large, chunky, grey piece of technology that would change the trajectory of his life forever.

Josue De Paz, co-founder of First Tech Fund, a non-profit dedicated to supporting underprivileged students in New York City by providing them with technology and internet access. Image Source: Josue De Paz.

Josue De Paz

How This Dreamer is Hoping to Close New York's Digital Divide

Changes to SEC restrictions on regulation crowdfunding will make it easier for everyday people to invest in private companies. 

SEC Regulation Changes Will Now Make it Easier to Invest in Private Companies. Image Source: Shutterstock.

SEC Regulation Changes Will Now Make it Easier to Invest in Private Companies

Investing in Private Companies Have Just Become Easier

Meet the team behind Fintech company, Brigit, a personal finance application that helps its users manage their budgets. 

Brigit co-founders: Zuben Mathews (left) and Hamel Kothari (right). Image Source: Brigit

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This is the Team Behind Brigit, the Fintech Trying to Build a Brighter Financial Future for Americans

Flipkart is India's largest VC-backed tech exit to date. Its legacy can be compared to the famous Paypal Mafia, a group of formal PayPal employees in the early 2000s who later launched tech companies such as Tesla, Linkedin, and Youtube. 

Editorial credit: Burdun Iliya / Shutterstock.com

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Inside the Flipkart Mafia - Five Companies Founded by Former Employees of India's Biggest Tech Startup

In times where connectivity, complexity, and accelerated transformation are the new business normal, companies are also facing a growing talent problem. The Org identified five companies in Latin America that are pioneers in the sector and are successfully shaping LatAm’s staff on demand market by facilitating access to the correct pool of candidates and jobs. 

Time Jobs is a Chilean startup created exclusively for part-time job offers. Image Source: Time Jobs.

Time Jobs Employee

Five Startups Reshaping LatAm’s Future of Work

In developed economies, fintech is often seen as a disruptor of conventional business models. In Africa, it is being used to tackle problems not yet addressed by traditional banks.

Yoco payment platform. Image Source: Yoco.

Yoco payment platform

Seven Fintechs Shaping Africa’s Digital Payment Ecosystem

Monzo, a U.K. challenger bank, will be appointing Carol Nelson, an experienced financial services executive as the company's U.S. CEO.

Monzo has appointed Carol Nelson as their new U.S. CEO. Image Source: Bonzo.


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U.K. Challenger Bank, Monzo, Appoints New U.S. CEO

Oscar, the health insurance company on a mission to make a healthier life more affordable for all, has announced it filed a registration statement to become a public offering. Here's the team that made it happen. 


Oscar is a health insurance company on a mission to make a healthier life more affordable. Image Source: Oscar. 

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 Health Insurer Oscar is Going Public This Month, Here’s the Team That Made it Happen

British booze companies are staying in good spirits as the pandemic changes the public’s drinking habits, with more customers exploring “home cocktail kits” adding a twist on classic cocktails to cater for their own preferences.

Seedlip Alcohol Kit. Image Source: Seedlip Website.

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