For nearly a decade, startups and small enterprises have turned to equity crowdfunding as a way to raise capital quickly and cost effectively. Equity crowdfunding is a form of crowdfunding that allows private companies to seek funding from amateur investors…
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Entrepreneurs who take funding from close family and friends are more likely to pursue lower-risk growth options
Entrepreneurs often lack resources and funding needed to launch a venture and reach out to family and friends for initial support. But is it always good for a startup when individuals close to the founder are asked if they want…
AI is revolutionizing R&D and supply chains in the food industry, but work remains in order to unlock full potential, reveals new MIT Technology Review Insights report
A new report by MIT Technology Review Insights seeks to understand how the food industry can use AI to help meet the increasing global demand for nutritious, affordable produce, ensure resilient supplies, and minimize its effects on the environment. The report,…
STUDY: EXTREME HEAT MAY SPEED UP AGING IN OLDER ADULTS
A new USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology study suggests greater exposure to extreme heat may accelerate biological aging in older adults, raising new concerns about how climate change and heat waves could affect long-term health and aging at the…
Research Offers New Direction on How Disaster Relief Organizations Should Communicate Through Social Media
According to the basics of crisis communications theory, disaster relief organizations should always speak with “one voice.” As demonstrated through recent events such as the Los Angeles wildfires, information these organizations provide through social media can be vital to saving…
Gig Economy May Serve as Substitute for Those Seeking Other, More Permanent Work
While traditionally laid off employees have relied on consumer credit and unemployment insurance to maintain consumption, research finds that the gig economy serves as a substitute for many seeking other, more permanent work. In a paper published in the Journal…
When We Feel a Loss of Control, We Seek Out Others Like Ourselves
Amid these turbulent times, as our society comes to grips with headlines about wars, the latest health scares, rising prices and social upheaval, people feeling a loss of personal control tend to seek out others who are more like themselves.…