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We’re excited to announce the finalists for our 2024 Global Challenges! From this pool of 68, we will select 30 solutions to join our 2024 Solver Class and pitch their solutions live at Solve Challenge Finals on September 23 in New York City. Meet the finalists https://hubs.li/Q02JBxHw0

☀️ On my impact startup radar: Earthbond 💰 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Catalyst Fund, Earthbond is on a mission to make reliable solar energy affordable for urban Africans. Earthbond is building an integrated solar marketplace matching small and medium businesses (SMBs) with financing for solar assets and installation providers tailored to their budgets and energy needs. Their platform makes solar energy financing accessible to overlooked SMBs via partnerships with banks, micro-lenders, and solar companies. 💚 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: “Across Africa, small and medium businesses (SMBs) already grappling with unreliable electricity infrastructure face deepening energy access challenges due to climate change. In Nigeria, businesses face an unstable electrical supply, with the nation's grid collapsing 46 times from 2017 to 2023. This forces them to rely on expensive and dirty fossil-fuel-powered generators. This costs Nigerian businesses over $29 billion annually. As climate impacts intensify, the need for affordable, reliable, and clean energy solutions for SMBs will grow.” 💪🏾 Intrigued to learn about the work of Earthbound in sustainably transitioning small businesses onto affordable clean energy for groups facing interconnected energy poverty and climate threats. 🤓 More on: - https://lnkd.in/d2GshZBM - https://earthbond.co/ #solarenergy #cleanenergy #catalyticfund #impactinvesting

Join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of the Spring 2024 Milestone Makers cohort! Over the past 12 weeks, these dedicated entrepreneurs have embarked on a transformative journey of growth, learning, and innovation, addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges in Responsible Consumption and Production (#12), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (#9), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (#11). Join us in celebrating: Arnold Ponçon | WeGo Nicaragua Chidalu Onyenso | Earthbond Chinonso Okafor | RAISE HUMANITY INITIATIVE Ejide Akinbiyi | MaterialsPro Ignasi Ferrer Pellicer | Ocean Ecostructures Kelvin Steve | Replast Engineering Nigeria Kingsley Ibe | Creditchek Tokunbo Olaitan Arannilewa | Eonsfleet Inc. G. Sopitan | Metalex Commodities Inc. Nick Arbuckle | Viro Patty Bollenbach | RxPlace uyen tran | TômTex Co. Learn more about this cohort and the incredible companies they are building: https://lnkd.in/gwtw9uya We are deeply grateful to Nasdaq for showcasing our entrepreneurs on Nasdaq's MarketSite in New York's Times Square. This incredible opportunity highlights the importance of their work and provides them with a platform to shine on a global stage. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the success of the Milestone Makers program. The future is bright with leaders like you at the helm! #MilestoneMakers #NasdaqEntrepreneurialCenter #Spring2024Cohort #Entrepreneurship #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #CorporatePartners #Innovation #Graduation #TimesSquare

We are excited to announce the exceptional entrepreneurs selected to join the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center's Spring 2024 Milestone Makers cohort! These visionary founders are dedicated to tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges through their companies, all aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. This cohort, focusing on Responsible Consumption and Production (#12), Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (#9), and Sustainable Cities and Communities (#11), represents a diverse group of innovators poised to make a significant impact on our global community. Join us in celebrating: Arnold Ponçon @WeGo Nicaragua Chidalu Onyenso Earthbond Chinonso Okafor RAISE HUMANITY INITIATIVE Ejide Akinbiyi MaterialsPro Technologies LTD Ignasi Ferrer Pellicer Ocean Ecostructures Kelvin Steve Replast Engineering Nigeria Kingsley Ibe Creditchek Tokunbo Olaitan Arannilewa Eonsfleet Inc. G. Ayo Sopitan Metalex Commodities Inc. Nick Arbuckle Viro Patty Bollenbach RxPlace uyen tran TômTex Co. At the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, we are committed to supporting these entrepreneurs every step of the way through our flagship program, Milestone Makers. With individualized mentorship, executive coaching, and access to our extensive network of industry experts, we aim to empower each founder to achieve their milestones and drive positive change in the world. Selected through a rigorous application process, these entrepreneurs embody the spirit of innovation and resilience. We are inspired by their dedication to improving lives and fostering thriving communities worldwide. Learn more about this cohort here: https://lnkd.in/gwtw9uya Curious to learn more about the Milestone Makers program? Discover how we're shaping the future of entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/e8d2xSt And for aspiring women entrepreneurs passionate about the UN Sustainable Development Goals, don't miss the opportunity to apply for our Summer 2024 Milestone Makers cohort! Applications are open now until Monday, April 29th at 11:59pm PT. Express your interest here: https://lnkd.in/g9vGazu9 Let's celebrate these incredible Milestone Makers and their commitment to creating a better world for all. Thank you to our corporate partners who made this cohort possible: Nasdaq, Lehigh University, Airbnb, KPMG US, BMO U.S., Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Microsoft Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact, HubSpot, and BPM LLP! #MilestoneMakers #Entrepreneurship #SustainableFuture