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A Platform for Visionaries: the Ideafame Pitch Competition

A Platform for Visionaries: the Ideafame Pitch Competition Last Thursday night, 30 bold entrepreneurs took the stage at the Arkansas Razorback Basketball Performance Center in front of a packed audience, each with just 60 seconds to pitch their business idea and compete for funding. The IdeaFame Pitch Competition highlighted the drive and ingenuity fueling Northwest

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Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator Announces Inaugural Cohort of International Startups

Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator Announces Inaugural Cohort of International Startups BENTONVILLE, Arkansas USA (February 27, 2025) – The Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator (AGCA) has selected 10 innovative companies from a broad pool of international applicants. These companies represent the cutting edge of cycling technology and innovation, from performance analytics platforms to e-bikes and custom manufacturing. “We

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407: Exploring Lithium’s Impact on Regional Economies and Clean Energy

Summary In this episode of Startup Junkies, we dive into the electrifying world of lithium, renewable energy innovations, and its impact on the economy. Hosts Caleb Talley and Jeff Amerine are joined by guests Florence Meaders, program manager of the Lithium Regional Innovation Cluster (LRIC) and Matt Newman and Aviram Hadash from Brightmerge, who explore

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Startup Junkie Foundation Partners with SLS Community to Launch Groundbreaking Neurodiversity Workforce Study in NWA

Startup Junkie Foundation Partners with SLS Community to Launch Groundbreaking Neurodiversity Workforce Study in NWA Startup Junkie Foundation Partners with SLS Community to Launch Groundbreaking Neurodiversity Workforce Study in NWA Northwest Arkansas | February 14th – The Startup Junkie Foundation is proud to announce an exciting new initiative in collaboration with SLS Community to explore

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Everything You Need to Know About the IdeaFame Pitch Competition

Everything You Need to Know About the IdeaFame Pitch Competition Get ready for an electrifying showcase of innovation, entrepreneurship, and bold new ideas! The IdeaFame Pitch Competition is a fast-paced, high-energy event where entrepreneurs, innovators, and dreamers have just 60 seconds to share their big idea for a chance to win cash prizes and gain

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Empowering Outdoor Rec Entrepreneurs Across Arkansas

Empowering Outdoor Rec Entrepreneurs Across Arkansas Are you an outdoor recreation entrepreneur looking to innovate, grow, and make an impact? Startup Junkie has partnered with the Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program (GORP) to provide no-cost consulting and technical assistance to entrepreneurs like you in and around Arkansas’ outdoor recreation hubs. This collaboration is designed to help

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409: Betting on Yourself and Building a Personal Brand with Mallory Files

Summary In this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Caleb Talley, Daniel Koonce, and Jeff Amerine are joined by Mallory Files, Owner of Ozark Charcuterie Wine Bar, who shares her inspiring journey from experiencing burnout in a full-time job to creating a thriving catering service and eventually opening a successful wine bar. Feeling the pressure

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