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For this week's , we sat down with José Padilla of San Antonio-based LegalMente AI.

We spoke with José about his established track record of providing efficient, low-cost legal services. With LegalMente AI, he’s able to provide that same quality of work to those in need, including early-stage startups.

We spoke with him regarding what policymakers need to know about the uses of AI, and how to keep the U.S. innovation ecosystem the most competitive, globally.

You can read the full profile right here: https://www.engine.is/news/startupseverywhere-sanantonio-tx-legalmente

For this week's , we sat down with Roydon Jeffrey—Co-Founder and CEO of Brooklyn-based ListedB. The company was created out of a need for an online marketplace specifically targeting beauty industry professionals.

We spoke with Roydon about the about the financial opportunity within the industry, navigating capital access and investors, and his desire to empower small businesses owners.

You can read the full profile right here: https://www.engine.is/news/startupseverywhere-brooklyn-ny-listedb

This March, Engine hosted leaders from across the U.S. startup ecosystem as part of our Innovation for All project.

Join us in revisiting a dynamic one-hour roundtable recap where participants had a chance to highlight barriers they’ve faced as founders & leaders of color.

http://engine.is/innovationforall

For this week's , we sat down with Eric Tao—Founder and CEO of San Francisco-based MegaMinds; the company was created out of a need to make learning more creative, fun, and hands-on for students.

We spoke with Eric about the growing popularity of immersive learning, the tricky regulatory landscape for a product like MegaMinds, and what it’s like for many first-time entrepreneurs to build businesses.

You can read the full profile right here: https://www.engine.is/news/startupseverywhere-newyork-ny-megaminds

For this week's , we sat down with Isaac Reed—Founder and CEO of San Francisco-based Titan AI; the company is committed to empowering individuals with its wearable AI-enabled badge to enhance overall well-being.

We spoke with Isaac about AI and data privacy, hard tech manufacturing, and how serial entrepreneurs learn from previous ventures.

You can read the full profile right here: https://www.engine.is/news/startupseverywhere-sanfrancisco-ca-titan

For this week's , we sat down with Haley Marie Keith—Co-Founder and CEO of Indianapolis-based MITO Material Solutions; the company is creating additives that improve the durability and toughness of legacy industrial materials, giving manufacturers the ability to make lighter and stronger products.

We spoke with Haley about her journey from the university to the entrepreneurship pipeline, the inequities and challenges facing women founders, and the pros and cons of working with government programs.

You can read the full profile right here: https://www.engine.is/news/startupseverywhere-indianapolis-in-mito

Happy Women’s History Month! This month, and always, let's celebrate the contributions of women entrepreneurs and innovators while considering the challenges and disparities women face in the startup ecosystem.

Equal Pay, Equal Play: Fund Women Fairly

: It’s ! Startup founders and their companies drive U.S. innovation, creating novel solutions to global problems.

This , here's what policymakers can do to support founders across the ecosystem:

If you're a tech startup founder or an entrepreneur looking to understand what tech policy will look like for 2023 for the innovation ecosystem, we've got you covered.

We'll be answering any question you have on 1/31, 3 pm E.T. Just be sure to register and drop your question in our comments below!

2023 Engine Startup Playbook Release Event Join Engine for the launch of our Startup Policy Playbook and a conversation to map out the policy landscape for startups in 2023.

Have any burning questions about startup or tech policy? Want to know how you as a tech entrepreneur can make your voice heard in the new Congress? Tweet us using and we'll try to answer your question during the event.

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2023 Engine Startup Playbook Release Event Join Engine for the launch of our Startup Policy Playbook and a conversation to map out the policy landscape for startups in 2023.

Calling all startup founders & tech entrepreneurs: Have you ever wanted to gain a deeper, better understanding of the tech policy landscape, especially for 2023? We're hosting an event to launch our Startup Policy Playbook—a guide to help tech entrepreneurs navigate the policy issues and conversations that impact innovation. Join us:

2023 Engine Startup Playbook Release Event Join Engine for the launch of our Startup Policy Playbook and a conversation to map out the policy landscape for startups in 2023.

Are you a tech founder who belongs to an underrepresented community? Have you encountered barriers in creating your startup? Take our survey, and learn more about our new Innovation for All project for a more inclusive ecosystem. https://www.engine.is/innovationforall

Have you taken our survey yet?

We're working on a new initiative to elevate inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the startup ecosystem. If you're a founder, we'd love to hear from you: https://www.engine.is/innovationforall

Engine is thrilled to announce our newest initiative, Innovation for All—made possible by the support of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation! We're embarking on a two-year project to help spur more conversations around the startup ecosystem and , equity, and inclusion—as well as amplify underrepresented tech startup founder voices to policymaker ears.

In our new founders , we're looking to better understand the experiences of underrepresented founders who have faced barriers—be it, access to capital, child care, mentorship, etc.—while building their startup. If this is you—or someone you know—we want to hear from you!

Our goal for this project is to build on our recent work supporting startups through policy advocacy. We’re learning about and highlighting the challenges underrepresented founders face to help policymakers build a more equitable ecosystem.

Will you join us? Take our survey today and learn more about the project—and how you can take part. https://lnkd.in/e-kVX4BQ

teams produce better outcomes—this is especially true for . We're kickstarting a new initiative next week starting with a survey so we can hear from innovators like you on how policymakers can create a more inclusive ecosystem. Watch this space for more information:

Innovation For All — ENGINE When it comes to innovation, diversity is a crucial component of a thriving and vast ecosystem. But underrepresented founders are facing barriers—in accessing capital to fund their companies, gaining mentorship, and more—that stifle their ability to innovate. That’s why we’re kickstarting an...