We've partnered w/ @CDVCAlliance to combine our expert mentors with their network of funders. Early-stage USA for-profit #SOCENTs raising $$ (of any kind) apply @ unlockcapital.org. If accepted, you get MCN support as well. (If outside the USA, apply directly to the MCN.)

“The good, the bad, the only slightly pissed.” #nerdnitedc

“Bottoms… Up? Down? Who knows in space.” #nerdnitedc

How many hobbits can you fit in a grand piano. #nerdnitedc

@HuskPowerSystems, microgrid energy company, launches Sunshot Initiative a multiyear effort to benefit at least 2 million Nigerians with reliable, renewable energy by 2026. #MCNalum #solarenergy #microgrids tinyurl.com/ye6jf9dz

Ingressive capital, a $10 million venture capital fund, celebrated 5 years since it was started. The fund is focused on leveling the playing field for female entrepreneurs: About 40% of its portfolio companies are founded or co-founded by women. #MCNalum tinyurl.com/4ej95hku

@HuskPowerSystems, operator of the largest fleet of community solar microgrids, partners with Hotspot Network, in a deal in Nigeria to transition mobile towers from diesel generators to solar power. #MCNalum #energytransition #solarenergy tinyurl.com/3n4phvbe

Pinkcollar Employment Agency, announced that it has been awarded a US$200,000 grant for its expansion into two areas - Indonesia as a new source country and placement in the local manufacturing sector. #MCNalum #safelabourmigration tinyurl.com/2h265jez

Soupergirl was started in 2008 by mother-daughter duo Marilyn and Sarah Polon. Their devotion to the product quality transforms their company in net worth of well over $20 million as a result in 2022. #MCNAlum #healthyfood #kosher #vegan techstry.net/soupergirl-net-…

Bharti Singhla, COO of @ChakrInnovation, shares her insights into the journey of the environmental startup that started with a product that controls diesel emissions in the most polluted cities in India. #MCNalum #greeneconmy tinyurl.com/3e53jupc

The company @VerticalHarvest which energizes local food systems via hydroponic, vertical, controlled environmental agriculture has broken ground on a six-floor, 75-foot-tall indoor farm in Westbrook, Oregon. #MCNalum #agriculture #verticalfarming tinyurl.com/ynd8ufuu

Annie Ryu of @jackandannies has been recognized as “Mindful CEO of the Year, by the 2022 Mindful Awards Program. Mindful Awards are independent recognition platform that highlights conscious companies. #MCNalum #consciouscompany tinyurl.com/ycypruvu

Yellow Leaf Hammocks founders Rachel Connors and Joe Demin pitched their product on Shark Tank (in 2019) and got a deal with Daniel Lubetzky. They currently are making $1 million a year, the business is worth an estimated $4 million. #MCNAlum techiegamers.com/yellow-leaf…

Our Executive Director, @iantfisk, explains what we've learned in 10 years of studying Social Enterprise - conveners.org/event/convener…

#MCN Executive Director @iantfisk interviewed by @svcimpact -- svcimpact.org/news/mentor-ca…

Denise Pieratos of @harvestnationinc leads aeroponics farm plan for Iron Range to Meda finals. startribune.com/american-ind… #MCNalum #agriculture

Blue Star Integrative Studio joins Bodwé Professional Services Group. mibiz.com/sections/economic-… #MCNAlum #CommunityPlanning

Second gentleman Doug Emhoff visits @DOLDC's urban farm in DC. republicworld.com/world-news… #MCNalum #UrbanAgriculture

EcoAct Tanzania turning plastic waste into something useful. thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/ma… #MCNalum #Recycling #Tanzania

#MCNalum @talamobile develop new financial products designed for a volatile world. pos.li/2guu36