We ushered in the start of the twenty-first century with massive hype surrounding the emergence of clean energy technologies (cleantech) and their promise of a better tomorrow. More than $25 billion in venture capital flowed into the space between 2006 and 2011, yet only a handful of projects survived that
Chris Folayan is the Head of International Growth for Interswitch, an African-born multi-billion dollar fintech business. Chris is an award-winning serial entrepreneur who has started, built, and exited multiple businesses globally. He was recently named one of Africa’s most influential people in 2022. Born and raised in Nigeria, Chris started
Silicon Foundry’s John Zamora recaps his experience attending SOCAP 2022 and TechCrunch Disrupt 2022 conferences and shares his impressions with us. As a Principal at Silicon Foundry, John partners with corporate Members to navigate opportunities in financial innovation. He brings a background in global development, investment management, strategy consulting, and
Against the backdrop of the Great Resignation and tech companies announcing layoffs and hiring freezes daily, one has to wonder where people will go to make a living. One answer, albeit quizzical: virtual worlds. A growing number of people are employed in jobs that only exist in virtual worlds –
Silicon Foundry is excited to announce the addition of Julie Phillips Baker to the executive team. Julie serves as a Partner, bringing her extensive experience in the media, consumer and technology industries to the firm, further fueling organizational and member growth. Julie is a 20-year Silicon Valley native who
Italy is not only recognized as a cultural capital and powerhouse of fashion, gastronomy, and tourism, but more recently, “Bel Paese” has been developing an impressive tech ecosystem worth watching. There are many reasons for such a new renaissance. In this article, we are focusing on the state of the
As the “future of work” and virtual engagement continue on as hot topics, it is increasingly important to understand the landscape of eLearning development players and how these companies can have a positive impact on your business. Matt Bradley, Senior Learning and Development Advisor with OpenSesame, offers expertise on the
What are your plans for the metaverse? This is a guide from an inspiring and recent video session organized by SC Ventures.
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