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Vanessa Rodriguez, a 31-year-old entrepreneur, launched an online challenge to make conscious awareness on Social Performance among companies worldwide.
The movement, called Corporate-Misfits, presents a virtual challenge that aims to show original, innovative ways to improve communities and at the same time add value to enterprises. According to Rodriguez, "At Corporate Misfits, companies will be able to be more creative with their actions."
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US Crowdfunding Colossus Will Launch Website for Irish Entrepreneurs
Kickstarter, the most popular online US-based crowdfunding platfrom, has announced plans to open an Irish website within months. It will be viewed as a rival to Fundit, one of the three crowdfunding platforms already based in Irish shores.
