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Entrepreneur Profile: my Panda

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my Panda helps people get trusted, reliable help from right in their own neighborhood. my Panda has a culture of women helping women. 95% of the Pandas are women, they understand the struggles our members face, and they hire those who are passionate about helping. GSIC caught up with founder Tamara Lucas to learn more about her journey...
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Entrepreneur Profile: Royal Thanaka

Royal Thanaka is a unique line of skin care products that features Thanaka, an ancient ingredient from the central forest in Myanmar. For over 2,000 years, it has been used by local people for skin protection and nourishment. GSIC caught up with co-founders Htwe Htwe and Mary Ellen Sheehan to learn...
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Celebrating GSIC Director’s First 100 Days

GSIC celebrated Lavonya Jones' first 100 days as Director on Thursday, August 11th, at a networking happy hour. Partnership for Southern Equity and Startup Runway Foundation hosted, and GSIC Steering Committee Member Brian Goebel...
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Entrepreneur Profile: Rochelle Porter, Rochelle Porter Design

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True to its tagline, “Design for Abundant Living,” Rochelle Porter Design (RPD) believes everyone along the value chain should have the chance to live well. RPD prioritizes fair pay and the use of organic materials whenever possible. Their goal is to “Create the flyest possible products while doing...
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Entrepreneur Profile: Micole and Musa Hasan, Bread and Butter Farms

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Bread and Butter Farms aims to utilize what the earth provides holistically to grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs with zero chemicals. They simply take care of the soil, plant heirloom seeds, and harvest to provide the most nutrient-dense produce possible. GSIC caught up with founders...
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Welcome to GSIC’s New Director, Lavonya Jones

GSIC recently announced the new leader who will spearheading our ecosystem efforts! Take a minute to hear from Lavonya Jones about what she envisions for GSIC moving forward...
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Morehouse Blackstone Launchpad Fellows Attend Startup Grind and TechCrunch in Silicon Valley

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University because the first Historically Black College and Universities (HBCUs)…
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Entrepreneur Profile: Tyler Thompson, Atlanta Green Market

April 14, 2022   By: Tyler Thompson and Jeffrey Shiau   Profile Summary: Entrepreneur Name: Tyler Thompson Venture Name: Atlanta Green Market (a subsidiary of TESS: The Environmental Solutions Store) Impact Focus…
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Entrepreneur Profile: Yohana Solomon and Amanda Plumb, Chow Club Atlanta

April 4, 2022   By: Kayla Jones, GSIC Social Impact Fellow   Yohana Solomon was born and raised in Ethiopia and came to the US in 1998 due to a civil war. She is the owner of Atlanta Underground Market and chef and owner…
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Entrepreneur Profile: Yenny Yang, Read 4 Unity

March 31, 2022   By: LaDerrius Williams, GSIC Social Impact Fellow   GSIC x START: ME x Read 4 Unity Entrepreneur: Yenny Yang Venture: Read4Unity Impact Focus Area(s): Literacy, Diversity Business Stage (Ideation,…
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GSU Hosts Social Impact Networking Event

March 7, 2022   By: LaDerrius Williams, GSIC Social Impact Fellow   On Friday, February 18th, 2022, Georgia State University’s (GSU) Social Entrepreneurship Club and the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Career Center…
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Entrepreneur Profile: Rev. Dr. Sidney Williams, Jr., Faith-based Social Impact Leader

March 1, 2022   By: Kayla Jones, GSIC Social Impact Fellow   The Oikos Institute for Social Impact helps congregations strategically respond to the disorienting effects of gentrification, disproportionate unemployment,…
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