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Developing an effective team for your startup

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Most leaders of successful startups credit their status to their incredible teams. With the right employees, opportunities are limitless. However, it’s not easy picking the right team players. Fast growth requires extensive hiring. Image source: Stanford.edu Image source: nextstephub.com It’s essential for founders of startup companies to look beyond an applicant’s resume. Hiring experts know when a person is more than just their highlights on paper. Important skills can be spotted through a series of interviews and a review of an applicant’s portfolio. In addition, a person’s values must be aligned with the company’s. According to Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., experts in the field look for care, humility, passion, and excellence in applicants. The same goes for investors. Company culture is integral in every business, especially in startup companies. Finding investors whose drums beat the same as the founder’s is one of the keys to sustainability and fast growth. ...
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Importance of Startup Grind in humanitarian efforts

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Startup Grind is an established virtual environment connecting over 2 million startups and venture capitalists in over 125 countries through more than 600 chapters. It nurtures startup ecosystems through partnerships with organizations such as Google for Startups. It is also a great place to raise concerns to other likeminded entrepreneurs, states Margaret L. Salmon, M.D. Dr. Salmon’s recent humanitarian efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia have been lauded, but she believes more businesses should be involved. Image source: smallbiztrends.com For humanitarians, Startup Grind is a great way to learn firsthand knowledge from experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. Sometimes, humanitarian efforts need to be based on sustainable measures rather than be limited to certain constraints like supplies and budget. Besides learning from business people, Startup Grind also features innovators, educators, and investors who share their ideas toward building gre...
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Wildlife security: The importance of anti-poaching technology

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Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., has seen the need for conservation efforts that will translate to securing not only the lives of the people caught in conflict but of animals as well. Image source: Guardian.co.uk The past decades, for example, saw many territories in Africa trapped in armed conflict, and these wars have greatly affected the quality of life among animals. The African wildlife, known for its diversity, needs protection from illegal syndicates and their hired hunters. And to combat the decline of the animal population, many national parks have set up state-of-the-art technology that will keep track of the animals and their environment. Anti-poaching technology that involves real-time monitoring of animal locations and behaviors allows park rangers and scientists to detect potential threats. Sometimes, changes in an animal's behavior may not be evident to a patroller out in the field, unlike those who are monitoring the herd through their cameras. Image source:...
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What can be done against poaching in Africa?

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Image source: psmag.com The dwindling wildlife population in regions like Africa has become a global concern. We’re seeing news headlines of people paying ludicrous amounts of money just to hunt animals like rhinos, lions, and giraffes. There is also an ongoing problem with black market trading of goods like ivory and other animal parts being used for Eastern medicine. According to Dr. Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., our inability to stop poachers in the past has created a state of emergency in relation to maintaining wildlife population. People may not think that they can contribute much to deter poaching in Africa, but there are many small things we can do. The most actionable way to help wildlife in Africa is through donations. Your money can go to the protection of wildlife preservations, aid in research being conducted to increase animal population, and provide capital for people who are actively pushing for better conservation laws, including the enforcement of anti-poaching la...
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Garamba National Park: What is happening to one of Africa’s oldest protected areas?

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Image source: thetimes.co.uk Territories caught in conflict don't just affect people and their communities. In Africa, armed conflicts greatly cause destruction to wildlife habitats. Many animals are considered endangered because of environmental decline and illegal operations. Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., a humanitarian, entrepreneur, and medical professional who has worked in the Democratic Republic of Congo, understands how this problem can greatly cause a decline in the animal population. The country's Garamba National Park is one of Africa’s oldest protected areas. However, it is under threat with local and foreign poachers hunting for hippos, buffaloes, and elephants. Park rangers and conservationists working in the area are also in danger from these invaders. With a territory that spans at least 2,000 square miles and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is supposed to be a safe haven for the world’s biggest animals. Image source: thetimes.co.u...
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