Are Smart Cities the Future?

[ad_1] Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Over half of the world’s population lives in urban areas, and by 2050, this number is expected to rise to over 68%, adding another 2.5 billion inhabitants in cities. The strain on existing infrastructure and resources is becoming more apparent as the global population increasingly gravitates … Read more

I Believe, Therefore I Can — How to Build the Self-Efficacy You Need to Start Your Own Business

[ad_1] Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Why do you think so many people don’t own their own business? It’s hard, there are challenges, and this fact is undeniable. You may even be thinking to yourself that these challenges are ones only certain people can tackle. You know, the kinds of people who … Read more

If it hadn’t been for them meddlin’ kids

[ad_1] Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. Not to get all GrumpyManYellsAtCloud.gif, but I’m getting pretty tired of the myth of the dropped-out-of-college founders. Investors — and the broader ecosystem — have known for a long time that while there are some high-profile outliers, it’s much … Read more

Harlem Festival of Culture Canceled Due to Excessive Heat in NYC – Billboard

[ad_1] As extreme heat continues to bear down on New York City, Harlem Festival of Culture has canceled their event this weekend in the interest of public safety. “On Thursday, July 27th, President Biden called on Americans to ‘listen to public officials and stay indoors’ due to the excessive heat advisory and poor air quality,” … Read more

Sample Series B pitch deck: Unito’s $20M deck

[ad_1] Unito is a platform that takes a different approach to managing SaaS apps. Today we’ll take a look at how the company’s pitch deck helped it raise $20 million in Series B funding last year. We’re looking for more unique pitch decks to tear down, so if you want to submit your own, here’s … Read more