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What is a ‘Hackathon’?

18 months ago, I had never heard of a ‘hackathon’. Like most I related the word ‘hack’ to a spotty teenager gaining access to other peoples’ computers without their permission. The common reaction to telling people you… read more

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A Heartfelt Update from the HUB Moscow team

The four HUB Moscow founders are at the characteristic startup stage: poor, sleep-deprived, but restless with energy and burning through endless to-do lists. We just had our first major event, a small community launch at the Russian… read more

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Connect, Learn, Share

Jen Hunter is an entrepreneur, teacher, and longtime Hubber. From seeing a need for the HUB, to witnessing its launch, and taking an active role as a member, she has had a close connection with our community…. read more

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10 misunderstandings of setting up your venture

After minding assumptions when filling in your business model canvas, we hereby like to share another list of 10.
A checklist of misunderstandings, which helps to know which exit (right or left) you should or shouldn’t take…. read more

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Tech for Good Challenge

The Tech for Good Challenge is looking to invest £500,000 together with mentoring, nurturing and support in 10 early stage tech social ventures that will significantly improve the life chances of young people

We are looking for… read more

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The 10 hidden costs of entrepreneurship

Another week, another post, warming you up to what you can expect when taking part in the 60 Day Challenge. This consists not only of a one day Fuel-up crash course, but also of the full 60… read more

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Money is Never Enough- The Case of Social Entrepreneurship in Latin America

By Leticia M. Jáuregui Casanueva. Article taken from Stanford Social Innovation. Published Spring 2013. 

Since the 1970s, microcredit has been considered a critical tool for poverty reduction and development. Muhammad Yunus even considers access to credit a… read more