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Meet Josué López: An Activate Success Story

Josué López (Cohort 2020) is modeling a new kind of success story as the first Activate Fellow alum to become a venture capitalist. An MIT-trained electrical engineer and..

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Activate Updates: July 2023

This Month's Features How to really invest in founders’ success Introducing Dan Recht, Managing Director, Activate Boston Plus Activate Fellow wins Ecosystem news Job..

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Meet Dan Recht, Activate Boston’s New Managing Director

We are excited to welcome Dan Recht as managing director of the Activate Boston Community, where he will use his technical and business expertise to mentor fellows. Dan is..

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Introducing Cohort 2023

June 2023 Introducing Cohort 2023 We’re excited to introduce Cohort 2023, the 46 science entrepreneurs turning their breakthroughs into businesses that could help..

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How Three Co-Founders' Intimate Experiences with Suicide Shape the Cultural DNA of Their Deep Tech Company

By Victoria Rische, COO and Co-Founder, SoloPulse Corp. In the fast-paced world of deep tech, where innovation and progress dominate the narrative, we must remember that our..

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Activate Anywhere is Nurturing Talent Across the U.S.

Activate Anywhere is disrupting innovation with its distributed model—and building a strong community of innovators across the United States. Talented innovators are everywhere,..

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Activate Updates: May 2023

This Month's Features The Risks of Grief & Anxiety About Climate Change Three Co-Founders' Intimate Experiences with Tragedy Activate Anywhere is Nurturing Talent Across the U.S...

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Four Crucial Reframes for Fundraising in Deep Tech

The pathway for deep-tech founders is different. Here’s what they should consider when raising capital—straight from experts in VC and climate tech. Experts in venture capital and..

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Grief & Anxiety About Climate Change–Renée Lertzman Offers Help

Graphic by Nicole Kelner Climate change is impacting more than weather, biodiversity, and travel. It’s impacting our humanity, and that’s especially true of young people. In a..

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Activate Updates: April 2023

This Month's Features The Emotional Weight of Entrepreneurship Advice from the World's Most Powerful Women Plus Activate Fellow wins Ecosystem news Job opportunities The Practice..

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Mentoring from the World's Most Powerful Women at the Forbes 30/50 Summit

What advice do the world’s most iconic women have for the next generation of innovators? By Jenna Jablonski We’ve all pondered the popular ice-breaker question, “If you could have..

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Activate Updates: March 2023

This Month's Features Announcing Activate Houston Celebrating Women in Science Entrepreneurship Dispatch from ARPA-E Summit Plus Activate Fellow wins Ecosystem news Job..

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