So many connections have been happening between members lately, I just have to share without giving away too much personal info: Healthcare professional and veteran advocate is having lunch in DC with a fellow game changer from the same issue of the magazine this week. Telehealth professional giving the spotlight to a game changer with 3D printing expertise via an …
[Update: 11-15-2018] Social impact from pre-schoolers to veterans!
#10 The Introducer – Veteran Advocates and Entrepreneurs Globally, November is the month when many countries remember their soldiers – both those that fell in wars and also those who served and came home as veterans. This edition of The Introducer showcases the social impact leaders who are empowering them to do this. The breadth of the support offered …
UPDATE 11-02-18: Disaster Readiness and Relief + Top Tips to Leverage The League to Grow Your Social Impact
The Introducer Special Edition (Fall 2018) – Disaster Readiness and Relief Thanks to all the Frontrunner Members and other colleagues who’ve contributed to the recently released special edition of The Introducer: Disaster Readiness and Relief. It’s been a real team effort to pull together this ground-breaking issue which has been gathering some awesome comments from Emergency Management and Disaster …
UPDATE 10-21-18: LOOKING FOR A CTO & NEW BAMBOO BIKE FROM ECONOTEQUE GETS FIRST LOOKS
Here’s your update for this week: Request from an app-developer looking for a CTO. One of our League Members serves on their board of directors. Email me for more details. Special edition of The Introducer Magazine on Disaster Readiness and Relief due to be released end of October. If you or someone you know fits with a program, product, service …
UPDATE 10-7-2018: Hurricane Aftermath Solutions Needed + New MedTech Fund Starting
Dear League members: I have been in the unusual and unexpected situation of witnessing the inside of impact. Post-Hurricane Florence, I’ve found myself supporting Red Cross staff in the long-term shelter the county has set up to house those who are left without a home. They, a few belongings, and a pet, if they have one, are entering week 4 …
UPDATE: 9-25-2018 ‘Hello’ to the latest tech for good | supporting rural communities
I’m delighted to bring you the round-up of this week’s news from the Frontrunner League Members. Say ‘hello’ to the Shruder Machine Mark Wolf, League Member and CTO at The Plastic Collective, is proud to introduce you to the ‘Shruder’ machine. It’s a unique mobile waste plastic recycling unit, which not only fits into a 6×4 ft trailer, and runs …
UPDATE: 9-15-2018 Business and Grant Opportunities Happening
Many of you know that I was in the midst of Hurricane Florence the last few days. Thank you for your kind words and thoughts/prayers. We’re in first day 9-15-2018 of seeing what damage has been done and start to assess the challenges needed to get life back to normal: power, food, gas for cars and generators, chainsaws, stable cell service, …
UPDATE: 9-3-18 Region 6 Africa Union in Canada Project in the Works
Here’s the update: Next issue of The Introducer Magazine on 9/9/18. Those who have been featured in it are already on the distribution list, but, if you are not and don’t want to miss the issue, go to www.marykurek.com and fill in the subscription box at the bottom. New short video for you to help you get clearer on the …
UPDATE: 8-26-18 Know a Greater-Good Millionaire or a University Innovation Lab?
Here’s this week’s update: Great exploratory convo with League member Steven Reid out of Glasgow re: his interest in diabetes innovations and moving his work in that direction. He’s now connected to a member of Living Learning and Working’s consortium for some contacts in the UK to get him situated with right types. Making some connections on behalf of the …
Update 8-19-18: New Tech Positions Coming-League Members First
Hello Leaguers: Here’s your updates and member news for this week: Congrats to League member Todd Gray and the entire autonomous_ID crew on their new board member announcement. Welcome aboard Daniel Tu. Announcement here. JoAnn Castillo should be heading to India soon to spread her telemedicine program to the neediest areas. Just days ago, JoAnn’s own home area of Manilla was …