Sentences with phrase «as impact ventures»

SVX continues to host in - person programming and learning opportunities for both impact investors as well as impact ventures and funds.

Not exact matches

Actual results, including with respect to our targets and prospects, could differ materially due to a number of factors, including the risk that we may not obtain sufficient orders to achieve our targeted revenues; price competition in key markets; the risk that we or our channel partners are not able to develop and expand customer bases and accurately anticipate demand from end customers, which can result in increased inventory and reduced orders as we experience wide fluctuations in supply and demand; the risk that our commercial Lighting Products results will continue to suffer if new issues arise regarding issues related to product quality for this business; the risk that we may experience production difficulties that preclude us from shipping sufficient quantities to meet customer orders or that result in higher production costs and lower margins; our ability to lower costs; the risk that our results will suffer if we are unable to balance fluctuations in customer demand and capacity, including bringing on additional capacity on a timely basis to meet customer demand; the risk that longer manufacturing lead times may cause customers to fulfill their orders with a competitor's products instead; the risk that the economic and political uncertainty caused by the proposed tariffs by the United States on Chinese goods, and any corresponding Chinese tariffs in response, may negatively impact demand for our products; product mix; risks associated with the ramp - up of production of our new products, and our entry into new business channels different from those in which we have historically operated; the risk that customers do not maintain their favorable perception of our brand and products, resulting in lower demand for our products; the risk that our products fail to perform or fail to meet customer requirements or expectations, resulting in significant additional costs, including costs associated with warranty returns or the potential recall of our products; ongoing uncertainty in global economic conditions, infrastructure development or customer demand that could negatively affect product demand, collectability of receivables and other related matters as consumers and businesses may defer purchases or payments, or default on payments; risks resulting from the concentration of our business among few customers, including the risk that customers may reduce or cancel orders or fail to honor purchase commitments; the risk that we are not able to enter into acceptable contractual arrangements with the significant customers of the acquired Infineon RF Power business or otherwise not fully realize anticipated benefits of the transaction; the risk that retail customers may alter promotional pricing, increase promotion of a competitor's products over our products or reduce their inventory levels, all of which could negatively affect product demand; the risk that our investments may experience periods of significant stock price volatility causing us to recognize fair value losses on our investment; the risk posed by managing an increasingly complex supply chain that has the ability to supply a sufficient quantity of raw materials, subsystems and finished products with the required specifications and quality; the risk we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or amortizable assets become impaired; risks relating to confidential information theft or misuse, including through cyber-attacks or cyber intrusion; our ability to complete development and commercialization of products under development, such as our pipeline of Wolfspeed products, improved LED chips, LED components, and LED lighting products risks related to our multi-year warranty periods for LED lighting products; risks associated with acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures or investments generally; the rapid development of new technology and competing products that may impair demand or render our products obsolete; the potential lack of customer acceptance for our products; risks associated with ongoing litigation; and other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our report on Form 10 - K for the fiscal year ended June 25, 2017, and subsequent reports filed with the SEC.

Obviously, those companies are directly impacted, as are entrepreneurial ventures developing new cellular services.

The negativity either impacted investment funding (venture capital fell off a cliff in 2009) or the customers they were targeted as was the case for Untitled Partners who were building a platform for fractional art ownership.

-- Seed investors follow the same pattern as venture investors when it comes to the percentage of female partners overall and their impact on a firm's investments in startups with female founders.

For those wondering, I am out here in LA meeting with some amazing young leaders shooting for Season 3 of LCL, meeting some agents / agencies, going on Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, and had an amazing private event to discuss a secret Fownders Venture project that I have been ideating since the sale of Elite Daily as a mobile video platform solution for premium content creators and consumers.

The event also covered a multitude of financial topics such as wealth planning strategies, impact investing and bringing inclusiveness to venture capital.

As the President for Venture Services at MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, he impacts over one thousand startups through his work.

This new source of funding will help all entrepreneurs, but may have an especially meaningful impact for women and minorities who may otherwise struggle to secure funding through traditional means such as venture capital and angel investment.

«Just as the formation of the venture capital industry ushered a new approach and mindset toward funding innovation within the private sector, impact investment has started to bring opportunities to harness entrepreneurship and capital markets to drive social improvement.»

First, nothing that follows will have any impact on those for whom marriage is simply a self - satisfying venture and who are incapable of seeing it as a calling, a mission, and a commitment of service and love.

The finalists have been chosen to represent their local countries in The Venture global final based not only on their potential to be profitable as a business, but also their ability to offer scalable and sustainable impact solutions.

In August 2013, Alter Eco became one of a record 17 companies to register as Delaware's first benefit corporations, venture - backed companies that drive positive social change and now put social impact on par with financial returns.

Jim is a Venture Partner at Reach Capital, an edtech social impact venture fund, and co-founded Teachers» Curriculum Institute, widely regarded as the nation's most innovative publisher of K - 12 social studies currVenture Partner at Reach Capital, an edtech social impact venture fund, and co-founded Teachers» Curriculum Institute, widely regarded as the nation's most innovative publisher of K - 12 social studies currventure fund, and co-founded Teachers» Curriculum Institute, widely regarded as the nation's most innovative publisher of K - 12 social studies curriculum.

A local governance venture, designed to project People with Disabilities, (PwDs) as «well - meaning» agents of development, is impacting five beneficiary local governing areas in the Volta Region.

General News of Tuesday, 8 May 2018 Source: Ghananewsagency.org «The Stronger Voice Project» hopes to include PwDs in all aspects of society A local governance venture, designed to project People with Disabilities, (PwDs) as «well - meaning» agents of development, is impacting five beneficiary local governing areas in the Volta Region.

One key question in terms of the health impact of expanded mosquito territory is whether the new climates they venture into will be as welcoming to the pathogens they can carry.

As someone who has been successful in past business ventures but is drawn to social impact projects FriendsDateNetwork ® is a dream if you will I have had for many years now.

For the past 7 years, she led media engagement and social impact initiatives supporting documentary film and is now bringing her expertise to narrative projects as Advisor on Impact & Social Innovation for Killer Content and their new creative studio venture Level Forward in partnership with filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Dimpact initiatives supporting documentary film and is now bringing her expertise to narrative projects as Advisor on Impact & Social Innovation for Killer Content and their new creative studio venture Level Forward in partnership with filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail DImpact & Social Innovation for Killer Content and their new creative studio venture Level Forward in partnership with filmmaker and philanthropist Abigail Disney.

The assignments I did as part of the course, Scaling Up Your Venture Without Screwing Up, were so powerful that I had my leadership team and school board do them as well, amplifying the impact of that learning.

To what extent do you view your investing life as an extension of your personal life?By that I mean to what extent do the personal morals and ethical values of Tim the man govern the investing decisions of Tim the dividend growth investor?If you ask your typical dividend growth investor if they would be willing to invest in a lucrative but immoral venture, say selling child pornography or crack cocaine, the answer would probably be «absolutely not» regardless of the yield, valuation or growth prospects of the underlying venture.And yet, ask that same investor what their thoughts are about Phillip Morris and they would probably describe what a wonderful investment it is and go on about why you should own it.Do your personal morals ever come into play when buying companies, or do you compartmentalize your conscience, wall it off from the part of your brain that thinks about investments, and make your investing decisions based on the financial prospects of the company?The reason why I'm asking is that I keep identifying stocks of companies that I love from an investing perspective but despise on a human level.I can not in good conscience own any piece of Phillip Morris knowing the impact that smoking related illness has on the families of smokers.You might say that the smoker made his choice to smoke so you don't mind taking his money, but his children never made that choice and they are the ones who will suffer when he dies 20 years too soon.

Venture into dangerous new parts of the world as you discover unique items, empower your characters and make difficult choices that have a lasting impact on the people of Cairn.»

The Dutch artist ventures into the midst of society to shed light on inconvenient themes such as right - wing extremism or migration conflicts and to fathom their social impact.

While there are already companies such as Remote Year and Coworkation that offer travel packages to remote professionals, Venture With Impact (VWI) is a «social business» — a business with a social mission that aims to make a difference in the communities it is based in.

As long as the focus is «public fear about residing near nuclear power plants» and doesn't venture into the impacts of climate science denial and it's excessive allaying of public fears about excessive fossil fuel burning — it won't address the single most significant political impediment to nucleaAs long as the focus is «public fear about residing near nuclear power plants» and doesn't venture into the impacts of climate science denial and it's excessive allaying of public fears about excessive fossil fuel burning — it won't address the single most significant political impediment to nucleaas the focus is «public fear about residing near nuclear power plants» and doesn't venture into the impacts of climate science denial and it's excessive allaying of public fears about excessive fossil fuel burning — it won't address the single most significant political impediment to nuclear.

He has detailed experience in relation to asset management concerns such as rent review and dilapidations, development and joint venture disputes, and the impact of insolvency.

She has also represented global strategic investors such as Shell Technology Ventures, TOTAL S.A. and Intel Capital, as well as nationally based venture funds and impact venture funds such as Imprint Ventuventure funds and impact venture funds such as Imprint Ventuventure funds such as Imprint VentureVenture Lab.

Forward - looking information includes, but is not limited to the likelihood of the transaction closing as detailed in this news release or at all, the proposed use of proceeds and the expected closing date of the Offering, the receipt of required regulatory approvals including the TSX Venture Exchange, the impact of the appointments on the Company, the Company's projected asset allocations, business strategy and investment criteria, the timing for implementation of financial auditing and corporate governance standards applicable to cryptocurrencies and Initial Coin Offerings («ICO's»), the rate of cryptocurrency adoption and the resultant effect on the growth of the global cryptocurrency market capitalization.

Create content for panel presentations and speaking engagements for firm partners, as well as blog content about venture capital, entrepreneurship, diversity, impact investing and gender lens investment.

As new parents and social entrepreneurs at heart, they wanted to create a joint venture that would impact social change and improve the lives of children.

Eddie's newest real estate venture, Impact Housing REIT, is on a mission to deliver good financial, social and environmental returns to investors, while providing more affordable, better quality housing, as well as HAPI - sponsored free health - related education, fitness, gardening, and nutrition programs to residents and families living in apartment communities.

FFO as adjusted reflects the impact of the above - described transaction expenses of $ 0.14 per share, but excludes the gain on sale of interests in a European joint venture of $ 0.80 per share and the debt extinguishment charge of $ 0.53 per share.