Planned New Directory for The League The League is growing fast and we feel it’s vital that you can easily and efficiently contact other League members, as well as see one another’s current networking interests. To this end, we’re developing a Members’ Directory. Once this is live, it will replace the existing profiles which some of you have created on …
[Update 01-09-2019] How you end a year (and start a new one): Partnerships, Money and Disruptive innovations.
THIS IS HOW YOU END A YEAR: PARTNERSHIPS, MONEY, AND DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONS…THE FRONTRUNNERS LEAGUE AND 2018 IN 2018, OUR FRONTRUNNERS LEAGUE MEMBERS CREATED AI MEDICAL CHATBOTS, FORMED PARTNERSHIPS WITH AN INTERNATIONAL BRANCH OF THE RED CROSS AND THE WORLD HEALTH ORG, AND SECURED MAJOR FUNDING FOR AWARD-WINNING INNOVATIONS. AND, THAT ISN’T ALL… So much of what happens within the League …
[Update: 12-21-2018] Members’ and Advisory Board Updates and Happy New Year Opportunities
WISHING ALL WHO CELEBRATE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON! This is the last blog post for 2018 – and what an amazing year it’s been in terms of launching the Frontrunners League, its growth to 100+ members, and the way that it’s gathering momentum with more collaborations coming on stream every week. I’d like to thank Mary for facilitating this [Annie’s …
[Update: 12-10-2018] A focus on young people and some health tech developments
There is definitely a young people’s theme running through this week’s round-up of League members’ news. This includes how awe-inspiring they are (the young people, I mean – it’s a given that this already applies to our members!) and how to harnesss some of this energy and potential to co-create some amazing opportunities. Two Sisters on a Mission Sultan …
[UPDATE: 11-27-18] Members in Healthcare Getting Some Viz & Another Becomes An Author
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 …