SecondMuse News: July 2022

In the last month, SecondMuse and the programs we support have published reports on everything from the State of Entrepreneurship in the U.S. to the impact we had across 162 countries in 2021. Read on to access them and for news and highlights you might have missed — from one of our own making the Greenbiz "30 Under 30" list to registration opening for the latest NASA Space Apps Challenge.

Reports:

The State of Entrepreneurship in the U.S. 2022:?

Our second State of Entrepreneurship study dives into insights about challenges entrepreneurs face due to systemic issues and current events. Join the SecondMuse/ YouGov report launch event on August 11 and participate in a discussion with fellow entrepreneurs, industry players, and experts.

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SecondMuse Impact in 2021

Our recently released Annual Report tracks our work across 40 programs and 162 countries in 2021. Learn more about how we support Changemakers to realize and amplify their visions for a more just and sustainable world.

Capital Gaps for Collectively-Owned Organizations

SecondMuse Capital's Future Economy Lab released a report that spotlights gaps limiting cooperatives, credit unions, and other collectively-owned organizations from accessing capital.

People:

Chante Harris Named Greenbiz 30 Under 30?

Trellis Group named our Director of Climate Investment and Partnerships, Chante Harris, one of 30 outstanding sustainability leaders under 30. Join us in congratulating Chante Harris for this awesome achievement and her relentless commitment to creating a sustainable future.?

SecondMuse Global Head of Circularity at #UNOC2022

Simon Baldwin , our Global Head of Circularity, spoke at a United Nations Ocean Conference side event organized with The Circulate Initiative and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) . He highlighted how international corporations and partnerships can foster innovation that?addresses ocean plastic pollution.?

Co-CEO in Forbes : How Small Businesses Can Take Big Stands

In her latest Forbes article, our Co-CEO Carrie Freeman shared her thinking on the steps even small organizations can take now to make an impact on society.

Program Updates:

Headstream Innovation Accelerator Announces 3rd Cohort

Our program focused on youth digital well-being welcomed 12 innovators who will collaborate with youth advisors in the creation of innovative technologies positively impacting Black, Indigenous, Latinx, youth of color, LGTBQIA+ and the intersectionality of these identities.

The Incubation Network Welcomes 75 Startups to Join The SUP Challenge

The Incubation Network ’s eight Entrepreneur Support Organizations from India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, under the Single-use plastics (SUP) Challenge, have selected 75 startups to join their respective project cohorts.

GET Chicago Announced Chicago Equity Tech Desk + Digital Equity Fund

GET Cities Tech Equity Working Group is thrilled to announce the second iteration of the Chicago Equity Tech Desk, hosted by Gumbo Media, in partnership with Women in Entrepreneurship Institute (WEI) and sponsored by Verizon.

Events:

Registration Opens for the 2022 NASA Space Apps Challenge! ??

Calling all makers, builders, artists, coders, entrepreneurs, designers, and storytellers from around the globe to join NASA’s Space Apps Challenge! Create #SpaceApps teams, collaborate, and use #NASA data to find solutions to space & Earth’s most pressing challenges. Have an idea? Join us this Oct 1-2!??

Join us at For ClimateTech Summit 2022 in September

For ClimateTech will host its second Summit on September 13-14. The annual Summit brings together industry experts, leaders, and investors to discuss opportunities and challenges in the rapidly expanding ClimateTech industry and will feature our second cohort of incredible early-stage ClimateTech companies.?