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Merging finance and social impact to make a better world.

Connecticut, USA
Joined October 2017
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Growing Number Of Adults Can’t Afford Healthcare The percentage of U.S. adults who have recently been unable to afford or access quality healthcare has reached 11% — equivalent to nearly 29 million people — its highest level since 2021. Read story here: bit.ly/4i5WcIE
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The federal cuts hitting CT today are likely to cut nonprofit mental health services. Read our statement: ctnonprofitalliance.org/stat…
CT Governor Ned Lamont calls Trump cuts to public health the "most ill conceived" $149 million total. It will impact local health departments and efforts to prevent infectious diseases with vaccines. It will also affect mental health services.
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The perfect strategy for startups is to test, learn, and get shit done. – at San Mateo, CA
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13 signs of high emotional intelligence on.inc.com/9EJgtPs
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Yesterday @GovNedLamont signed a bill that will help keep Connecticut a national leader in combating climate change (and expands our role into environmental infrastructure). Thanks to many great leaders like @SenatorCohenCT, Sen. Gresko, Com. Dykes @CTDEEPNews & many more!
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Some of the best nonprofit resources online. Highlighting @mcahalane @gocooper @mikeduerksen & more buff.ly/2Vii92t
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"...we believe that social impact bonds have the potential to bring needed financing to support innovative ways of delivering social services – such as the rehabilitation of formerly incarcerated people and... theconversation.com/social-i…
"Nikola Tesla was, no doubt, a remarkable man, an extraordinary scientist and inventor. If we look more deeply into his habits, infatuations and things he was attracted to, we can observe more clearly his sources of inspiration." medium.com/@businessinrhyme/…
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#CT’s culture of support for #entrepreneurs and #startups means they have lots of cool places to set up shop. Take a look inside one of them, @bhivebridgeport, and see for yourself. bhivebridgeport.com
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Polls are now officially open for the #Connecticut primary. Voters have until 8:00 p.m. tonight to cast their ballots. Don't know where your polling place is located? Find it here: dir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx
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Balance implies that you give some percent to each area of your life and balance it all. That's not true for us entrepreneurs. We give 100% in all areas. Strive for integration. If you want to learn more about it check my article in Entrepreneur Magazine: entrepreneur.com/article/312…
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#CT’s culture of support for #entrepreneurs and #startups means they have lots of cool places to set up shop. Check out @WorkpointStmfrd and see for yourself. workpoint-stamford.com
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Study: Lack of paid sick leave increases poverty risk hartfordbusiness.com/article…
Not Fake News! I just Trumped the @realDonaldTrump – at Miami Beach, FL
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The small man builds cages for everyone he knows, while the sage, who has to duck his head when the moon is low, keeps dropping keys all night long for the beautiful, rowdy prisoners. hubs.ly/H0c7MKW0
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What’s your secret for a great day? For me, starting it off with a workout that pushes it to the limit is second to none. Doing hard stuff first thing in the morning sets you up to run down hill the rest of the day and tackle challenges with momentum. lnkd.in/dKmtK_8
Become a member of Healing the Wounds & help the kids whose dad or mom sacrificed their life for our country. 🇺🇸 #military #lawenforcement #Alaskanexperience #healingthewounds healingthewounds.org/product…
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Based in Connecticut, the mission of Random Hacks of Kindness Junior, Inc. (RHoKJr) is to empower students to use technology to positively impact the challenges facing local nonprofits in their communities. #innovateCT #stateofinnovation #educationinCT ow.ly/WSjm30jREW3
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Grants to Greater New Britain, Connecticut Nonprofits for Arts, Community Development, Education- LOI: 07/01/2018 tinyurl.com/jppuupd
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In response to strikes, #Connecticut raises wages for #directcare workers hubs.ly/H0c1WwV0
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