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4 ways to ensure Latin America’s growing pot of capital drives long-term growth

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Sebastián Vidal is the chief innovation officer at Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust and former executive director at parallel18. By teaching critical tech skills away from cities, nations can reach untapped talent and empower the local growth of smart tech solutions. Sebastián Vidal. Contributor.

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4 Keys to Engaging Employees in Your Company’s Matching Gifts Program

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The portfolio of programs my colleagues from other companies and I craft and offer fellow employees are meant to teach, to provide opportunities to engage with others and to be stepping stones on individualized paths toward good. When you work in the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR) like I do, there’s a lot to be happy about.

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Student social good startups collect $95K in T-Mobile competition

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Bridge the Gap Initiative (North Royalton, Ohio) A student-run organization designed to help senior citizens navigate the digital world by teaching them valuable skills like texting and video calling using their smart phones. .

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