Convertible notes are a financial instrument used primarily by startups to raise early-stage funding. They represent a type of debt that can be converted into equity under certain conditions, offering a flexible way for businesses to secure capital while deferring the valuation of their company. Convertible notes are often employed in seed rounds or bridge rounds, providing investors with an opportunity to invest in a startup with the expectation that their investment will convert into equity in the future. This mechanism allows startups to access needed funds without having to negotiate a detailed valuation at an early stage when the company’s worth may be uncertain.

Convertible notes- A Must Read Comprehensive Guide

Impact investing is a type of investment that seeks to generate both financial returns and positive social or environmental impact. This approach has gained popularity in recent years as investors seek to align their investments with their values and goals. Impact investing can take many forms, from investing in socially responsible companies to supporting organizations that address specific social or environmental challenges.

Impact investing- A Comprehensive Guide

Social impact investing is a powerful tool that has the potential to create positive change in the world while also generating attractive financial returns. This approach involves investing in companies, organizations, and projects that prioritize social or environmental impact alongside financial returns. By doing so, investors can help to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, such as poverty, inequality, and climate change, while also earning a return on their investment.

Social impact- A Comprehensive Guide

Venture capital (VC) funds are specialized investment vehicles that provide capital to early-stage and high-growth companies with significant potential for substantial returns. VC funds are typically managed by professional investors who pool capital from various sources, including institutional investors, wealthy individuals, and family offices, to invest in startups and emerging businesses. The primary goal of VC funds is to identify and support innovative companies with the potential to achieve rapid growth and generate high returns on investment. VC funds are crucial in the startup ecosystem, providing not only financial resources but also strategic guidance and mentorship to help companies scale and succeed.

VC funds- A Comprehensive Guide

Crowdfunding is a method of raising capital through the collective effort of a large number of individuals, typically via the internet. It has become a popular way for startups, entrepreneurs, and even established businesses to obtain funding without relying on traditional financial institutions or investors. Crowdfunding leverages the power of a vast network of people to contribute small amounts of money toward a common goal, often in exchange for rewards, equity, or other benefits. This approach democratizes the funding process and allows a broader audience to participate in supporting new ideas and ventures.

Crowdfunding – A Comprehensive Guide

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Patient retention is the lifeblood of any successful chiropractic practice, but it all starts with patient compliance. Unfortunately, the reality is often riddled with challenges leading to patient drop-off. Reasons like temporary pain relief, exhausted insurance benefits, lack of communication from the doctor or the dreaded “time to pay again” moment at the front desk can all contribute to this frustrating cycle. However, there’s a brighter path forward. Just like core principles guide the practice of chiropractic care, patient retention and patient compliance thrive on specific strategies. We’ve identified five key areas, the five Fs, that significantly boost patient compliance and loyalty. The following article explores how to transform your patient experience and turn occasional visits into lifelong partnerships:

Patient compliance: The five best ways to get patients to follow your treatment plan

Denver, CO

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Many organizational leaders probably would agree that positive employee experience can foster a strong company culture and drive key business objectives. Yet many organizations are falling short in this area for several reasons, led by failing to understand their employees’ needs. In today’s rapidly evolving world of work, EX...

Can EX help drive workforce transformation? If it’s all about people

Camden, NJ

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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NEWARK, N.J. – Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, both of Paterson, New Jersey, have pleaded guilty to conspiring with a physician to distribute oxycodone, a powerful opioid, without legitimate medical justification. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Paterson Residents Conspired with Physician to Illegally Distribute Opioids

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With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Many rapid intellectual, physical, and emotional changes take place in a child’s body at a very young age. Encouraging children to read is one way parents can help youngsters develop intellectual and emotional maturity. An Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development study of more than 10,000 participants across different ethnicities...

How Reading Affects Children

Popping supplements, drinking herbal teas and signing up for lifestyle classes, China's youth are turning to the wellness industry as work stress and pandemic memories spur a growing interest in health. Young women juggling demanding careers with the pervasive pressure to have children are turning to classes that teach them to optimize their reproductive health.

Stressed China youth fuel wellness boom with traditional twist

The HR department is a key element of any organization, as it is practically the face of the company to its employees. HR professionals are therefore not just simple managers: they are strategic people who shape the culture, talent and overall performance of a company. If you want to excel as an HR leader, you must develop a diverse set of skills that allow you to go beyond the common HR functions.

10 skills every HR leader must have in 2024

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Wealthtech- A Comprehensive Guide

Wealthtech is a rapidly growing industry that has revolutionized the way financial institutions manage their wealth and assets. The term Wealthtech refers to the intersection of...

Wealthtech- A Comprehensive Guide

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