Twelve graduate startup teams from across North America competed in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise, over the past weekend. The Challenge was hosted by the…
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Student Startups to Compete for $110k at 2022 UA Heartland Challenge
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTwelve graduate startup teams from across North America will soon compete in the third annual Heartland Challenge, a competition designed to simulate the process of raising venture capital for a high-growth enterprise. The Challenge will be hosted by the University…
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State Enters $50M Settlement with BlockFi, Affecting 1,699 Arkansas Investors
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffBlockFi Lending LLC, a digital-asset financial services company, agreed to a $50 million settlement that affects more than 1,699 Arkansas residents, the Arkansas Securities Department announced Tuesday. BlockFi agreed to work with the ASD to settle offers and sales of…
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Investing During A Pandemic: What Questions Should Investors Be Asking?
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterInvesting is enough of a quandary for many of us in normal times. But September represents month No. 7 of the pandemic’s global impact. That seems like a quandary on steroids. Zachary Riley, CFA, CPA, with Foundation Resource Management of…
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Central Arkansas Angel Network and Conductor Partner Up; Rains Named CAAN Executive Director
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Central Arkansas Angel Network (CAAN) has named a new executive director as the organization forms a partnership with a local entrepreneurial support organization. CAAN is partnering with Conway-based Conductor, and Conductor’s director of operations, Grace Rains, has been named…
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Arkansas Teen Entrepreneur Secures Deal on “Shark Tank”
by Tyler Haleby Tyler Haleby Tyler Hale Not just anybody can swim with the sharks, but one Arkansas entrepreneur prove that she’s got what it takes. In the latest episode of the ABC show Shark Tank, 14-year-old Sofi Overton, a Bentonville entrepreneur, pitched her…
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New Startup Accelerator Accepting Applications Until May 26
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffStartups looking for help with marketing and sales will have the chance to benefit from a new accelerator launching this summer. HubSpot for Startups and General Catalyst are co-launching ELEVATE: The Growth Accelerator – a free, online, light-weight accelerator designed to…