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Solar for Social Good

Walid Halty, a serial entrepreneur in the climate tech space, has come a long way since his humble beginning. Halty’s parents emigrated to the U.S. from Morocco and were fortunate enough to secure government housing. The oldest of five children, Halty remembers his childhood home being small but filled with

What is a Special Needs Trust?

Recently, Colin Farrell spoke to People Magazine about his son James and concerns for when he and James’ mother are no longer around to care for his son’s special needs. It’s common for parents of children with disabilities to worry about their kids’ futures, but one way they can provide

Are Food Trucks the Future for Entrepreneurial Immigrants?

If you stroll down any block in a major city, chances are high that you’ll encounter a food truck. These mobile food options sell almost any kind of cuisine you can think of—from old standbys like hot dogs and ice cream to upscale eats like Mexican birria tacos, Peruvian ceviche

Noor Akbari of rosalyn.ai Speaks on Providing Global Access to Education

Noor Akbari is on a mission to make education available to everyone, everywhere. As CEO of rosalyn.ai, an artificial intelligence-based proctoring company used by online education platform Coursera and the Department of Defense, he’s well on his way to achieving that mission. Akbari grew up in Afghanistan, where he lived

Exploring How Tech Giants Plan To Power AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, reshaping everything from customer service to scientific research. However, as this technology becomes essential in daily life, its energy consumption has raised significant environmental concerns. The race is on to find sustainable solutions that balance innovation with ecological responsibility. The growing energy demand of

Instagram Debuts New Digital Business Card Feature

Instagram has recently introduced a suite of updates aimed at transforming user interactions on the platform. Alongside its enhanced privacy features and other in-app improvements, the social media giant has now launched a brand-new digital profile card, providing a fresh and streamlined way for users to make connections, share their

The Heroes of Hurricanes Milton and Helene

Mister Rogers (and his mom!) reminded generations to “look for the helpers” amidst difficult or trying times. In the wake of not one but two devastating hurricanes along the East and Florida coasts the past month, the helpers are rich in numbers. While we certainly never want to downplay the

How to Land and Retain Your First Customers as a Startup

Taking the first step toward anything is always the hardest, and the same can be said for startups securing their first customers. Even if you have the most ingenious, groundbreaking idea, you don’t have a company until you have people willing to pay for your product or service. Business management