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Reimagining investment to address systemic economic inequities. Advisor, author, teacher, father, entrepreneur.
Durham, NC
Joined April 2008
How can our food system be a positive force on climate change, health care, and economic mobility? @4PFoods founder & CEO, Tom McDougall, talks about how we can revolutionize our food system
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Moving the Needle · Episode
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The power of vision, optimism and discipline.
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How can we address NC's pressing talent crisis and what can other states learn from this? My recent column in @BusinessNC featuring innovative models like @SocialFinanceUS
https://t.co/uAVD6kwLFf
businessnc.com
By Christopher Gergen This past year, North Carolina was recognized by two national publications as the best place in the country to do business — topping records with 182 new economic development...
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These 8 start-ups are helping transform fast-growing cities for the future https://t.co/Ae5djyH8Kh via @wef
weforum.org
This Urban Innovation Challenge supports the development of start-ups, products and services that focus on improving the quality of life in emergent cities
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RDU is 4th among America's 10 fastest-growing population centers - affordable housing, infrastructure investment, and a focus on inclusion are going to be key to keeping the region competitive and vibrant. https://t.co/HKhASzE3bF
@RaleighFounded @kenanflagler
axios.com
New research points to technology and young employees fueling population shifts.
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Beautiful leadership reflections by @raleighfounded Jess Porta as she moves on to an exciting new role. So grateful for the amazing impact she has had on our community. @JasonWiden @jesselipson @brooksbell
wraltechwire.com
Jess Porta discusses her departure from Founded Communities and Raleigh Founded and shares her perspective on the entrepreneurial economy of the Triangle.
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Awesome to celebrate @RaleighFounded 10-year anniversary w one of our first champions and allies @maryannbaldwin w fellow founders @JasonWiden @brooksbell & Jes Lipson
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We are now live! Featuring social innovators doing truly needle moving sh!t to drive generational wealth creation and inclusive competitiveness. Please follow and let us know what you think! @TheTrimTabber
https://t.co/bIlhwKUPcn
@LiveOakBank @SHRM @AspenInstitute
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Are your ears ready for this? @TheTrimTabber and I are partnering on a #podcast that showcases new strategies for generational wealth creation. Our conversations are with people who are truly doing Needle Moving $Sh!t. Subscribe now at https://t.co/boTRUrl73R
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My good friend @brooksbell had colon cancer 3 years ago and has now partnered with @VancityReynolds @leadfrombehind to increase awareness & action(!) on a super preventable disease. The video is awesome too... get screened if you are 40+
leadfrombehind.org
We're on a mission to make colon cancer famous as the preventable cancer. Our goal is to help save 100,000 lives from colon cancer.
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A great new book came out today #BecomingAChangemaker by @AlexBudak - As he shares - we all want to lead change, but can often get overwhelmed and feel stuck. This book helps you lead positive change for yourself, your teams, and your communities. Check it out! @EshipAtDuke
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Full moon rising over the premiere of ‘Sweet Donuts w Limon Dance Company @AmerDanceFest @ncartmuseum @LimonDance
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Good data here but wish EDOs were doing more to address inequities and small business needs. COVID and NC's Economic Development Organizations: Perspectives on Response, Recovery, and Shifting Priorities https://t.co/26ydmaiEen via @uncsog @raleighfounded @forwardcities
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Excited to share that @raleighfounded CEO and and one of our fellow founding partners, @jasonwiden, has been announced as one of the Triangle's top CEOs. Well deserved and reflects the impact of our community. @jesselipson @brooksbell
https://t.co/kBsMkhcbY9
@TriangleBIZJrnl
bizjournals.com
Triangle Business Journal has unveiled the 22 winners in its latest class of CEO & C-Suite Awards.
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Awesome to think back on the past 10 years and the impact @RaleighFounded has had in the community! Triangle Startup Guide exclusive: Inside the 10-year journey of Raleigh Founded https://t.co/oSsUJGRvxC
@ncidea @jesselipson @brooksbell @JasonWiden
wraltechwire.com
Editor's note: This is the third in a series of profiles about startup hubs across the Triangle. These Startup Guide features appear on Mondays. +++ RALEIGH - In an exclusive interview with WRAL...
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Congrats to #40u40awards winner Jess Porta @RaleighFounded - so well deserved for the impact you are making in our community! @TriangleBIZJrnl
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'More of an alluring kaleidoscope than a sermon, research paper or how-to.' Review | A book on leadership that offers real leaders, not abstract theories
washingtonpost.com
There's no universal model of leadership, David Gergen argues, presenting an array of examples to inspire readers.
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Opinion | It is time for the old guard to step aside "The question is whether (OG) can embrace their highest purpose — to ensure that the next generation has the skills and tools to lead the country toward a more-perfect union."
washingtonpost.com
Pelosi, Biden, McConnell, Trump: Time to hang up your cleats
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Imagine this type of scaled impact in communities across NC and the US! United Church to transform its properties into rental apartments @OrmondCenter /via @globeandmail
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I think there is a serious lesson to be learned here about not underestimating people. (Zelensky dancing to Single Ladies in high heels.) https://t.co/v9E1OHxJdv
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