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The game frame effect: An unexpected way the media divides us

11/20/24
Jake Sandler
The media often turns real issues into a win-or-lose spectacle, making politics feel like a losing game. Let’s rise above the drama and focus on what truly matters: progress, not points.
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The game frame effect: An unexpected way the media divides us

The media often turns real issues into a win-or-lose spectacle, making politics feel like a losing game. Let’s rise above the drama and focus on what truly matters: progress, not points.
Jake Sandler
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3 min

The power of dialogue: Bridging the divide in American politics

These social impact organizations are starting the conversation with dignity and respect over divisiveness and discord.
Jake Sandler
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4 min

The psychedelics revolution: a new frontier for mental health

As the global mental health crisis deepens, the role of psychedelics in offering new therapeutic pathways is more relevant than ever.
Julie Sandler
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4 min

Investing for good: How to invest in social impact startups

We're sharing our approach to social impact investing so that others can navigate and join in on supporting ventures on a mission to change our future for the greater good.
Julie Sandler
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5 min

Mental wellness at work: How social impact companies lead the way

With work occupying such a large portion of our waking hours, prioritizing mental wellness in the workplace is a topic of concern and focus for employers and employees alike.
Julie Sandler
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5 min

What committing to climate change looks like in 2024

From regenerative food and helping B-Corps to crowd-funding climate projects - here are how three founders are taking climate change head-on.
Emily Carlson
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3 min

Social impact ventures revolutionizing mental wellness

Increasing awareness and accessibility to mental wellness resources is one step we can all take to heal our planet. Here are four startups to watch.
Julie Sandler
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5 min

Artificial Intelligence: How AI is transforming the real world

AI is here to stay, becoming an integral part of our lives. We take a look at the good, the possible, and the dark side of AI.
John Weber
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5 min

Part 2: When venture studios nail it

The impact on businesses launched out of venture studios.
Julie Sandler
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3 min

Part 1: A new paradigm in entrepreneurship

A behind-the-scenes look at how 'company builders' actually work.
Julie Sandler
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4 min

Love in social impact action

Meet the founders changing the world one heartbeat at a time.
Jake Sandler
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3 min

Looking ahead into 2024

We've got a lot cookin' in 2024. See what's on the stove.
Julie Sandler
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2 min

How to Build a Simple Pre-Seed Cap Table with SAFE Notes

A simple guide to creating a pre-seed Cap Table. (Google Sheets Template Included)
Jake Sandler
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3 min

Building your investor ally map: a founder's guide to investor introductions

Identify genuine allies within your network to secure meaningful introductions and improve investing success.
Jake Sandler
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4 min

Impact founders: what you need to know before fundraising

Understanding the fundraising landscape can be daunting for Founders building mission-driven software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups.
Jake Sandler
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4 min

How to embrace slowness and build greatness

Doing what is great takes time, commitment, community, intention, and work.
Julie Sandler
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3 min

Found & Co is now Small Great Ventures

We are committed more than ever to invest and build in concepts working to have a positive outcome on our climate and society.
Julie Sandler
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3 min

The three foundational elements you need at every social impact company

The every day “do” is often what keeps most of us from achieving the impact we set out to create.
Julie Sandler
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7 min

How we evaluate the scale of impact in early stage startups

We designed a simple framework to measure a company's ability to realize their mission.
Jake Sandler
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5 min

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