Author: OurCrowd

[Syqe in Street Insider] 420 with CNW — Israeli-Made Medical Marijuana Inhaler Gets Nod from Canadian Authorities

May 7, 2021 |

Although several studies have proven that cannabis can treat conditions such as chronic pain, medical cannabis patients do not have a safe way to consume the plant. Save for taking the cannabis orally, most means of consumption such as smoking the flower and vaping come with a degree of risk. And since a large portion of medical cannabis patients are either older or they have compromised immune systems, any risk could be fatal. Read...

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[OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in The Algemeiner] Amid Global Shortage of Microchips, Israel Emerges as Investment ‘Battleground’ for Tech Giants

May 7, 2021 |

As the global economy struggles with a shortage of semiconductors, threatening auto factories and toaster ovens alike, US chip giant Intel on Sunday announced multi-billion dollar investments to develop the “chips of the future” in Israel. It was just the latest indication that the world’s biggest tech companies — including Facebook, Amazon and Google — increasingly see Israel as a cornerstone of their strategy in the highly competitive field of microchip development. Read...

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[Beyond Meat in VegWorld Magazine] VWS PARTNERS WITH BEYOND MEAT, MIYOKO’S FOR FUTURE OF FOOD JOB FAIR TO BUILD A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

May 7, 2021 |

San Francisco, CA – Vegan Women Summit™ (VWS), a media and events organization dedicated to empowering women to build a kinder, more sustainable world, will host the second edition of the VWS Connect event series, the world’s first job networking series dedicated to mission-driven employers building the future of food. The event will take place virtually on May 26th, 2021 and will feature employers from around the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Companies participating in the VWS Connect job networking series include leading brands, startups, and nonprofits such as Beyond Meat, Miyoko’s, BIOMILQ, Climax Foods, Plantcraft, ProVeg and more. All participating companies have exciting job openings ranging from executive to entry level roles across all departments, including marketing, engineering, science, advocacy, and more, that they are hoping to fill at the event. Read...

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Newsletter: Solving the semiconductor crisis

Newsletter: Solving the semiconductor crisis

May 7, 2021 |

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: Treedom cuts carbon emissions A chance to talk to legendary investor Bill Gross Who will step up when the chips are down? Israeli technology on the world stage HoneyBook: Small businesses fuel Israel’s newest unicorn NeuReality sets out to revolutionize data centers Locusview: Digital construction management platform raises $64M Nexa3D and BASF make fast 3D printing even faster BrainQ wins XTC regional final BlueNalu brings cell-based seafood to Asian market YuLife offers both parents paid miscarriage leave Introductions 1,100 high-tech job vacancies Startup of the Week: Treedom: Cutting carbon emissions worldwide  Coca-Cola, Toyota, Paypal, BNP, eBay, Gucci, Samsung, Dell, Swatch, H&M, Microsoft, Colgate and McDonald’s are just some of the 5,000 enterprises signed up to Treedom, the world’s largest tree-planting community. Treedom, based in Italy, enables consumers and corporations to plant trees and track their environmental impact with the click of a button. Users can virtually interact with the tree they plant via Treedom’s app, following its journey through pictures and updates. By planting trees, Treedom contributes to CO2 absorption, promotes biodiversity,...

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