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BY CLARK BLOOM FOR THE JOURNAL Moving from the Silicon Valley to Santa Fe over a year ago, New Mexico’s captivating landscapes and rich cultural heritage are what I had in mind. However, I was excited to learn New Mexico is also quietly emerging as a hotspot for innovative startups and highgrowth companies. Among the many factors…
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By David J. Perez FOR THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN Over the last year we have witnessed impressive accomplishments on the economic development front for New Mexico. Local startups and large companies from outside the state are making investments, building companies and creating jobs in our state. As board chair of the New Mexico Angels…
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BY ERIN KIRK FOR THE JOURNAL The world of insurance is intricately woven into the realms of risk, stability and future potential. As stewards of protection, insurance companies gauge not just present liabilities but also future opportunities. It’s in this spirit of foresight and stability that the flourishing entrepreneurial ecosystem of New Mexico presents itself…
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By Brian Barnett, Solstar Space Company I am proud of the long space industry heritage that New Mexico has, but everyone may not be aware it all began almost a century ago. Robert Goddard, who is credited with creating and building the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket, moved to Roswell in 1930 to test his revolutionary…
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By Jacob Maranda New Mexico Inno The New Mexico Bioscience Authority landed a chunk of federal dollars to further its industry supporting work as the bioscience sector starts to see increased attention from government and business leaders throughout the state. In May, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded $50,000 to the Bioscience Authority under the University…
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By Hall T. Martin Startups are important to the New Mexico economy, as they create jobs and grow wealth. Startups engage entrepreneurship and innovation, which fosters the entrepreneur ecosystem which attracts more startups and investment. Startups in New Mexico can find a number of resources from the state, county, and cities as well as the…
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By Jacob Maranda New Mexico Inno BioFlyte Inc., the Albuquerque startup partnering with Pittsburgh International Airport’s xBridge Innovation Center for a technology pilot program, has a pair of products for biological threat detection — a mail screening device and a bioaerosol identifier instrument. While the startup recently sold the first unit of the former to a…
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By Paul Zelizer, New Mexico Angels As a business coach with 16 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the potential for entrepreneurship to transform a state or city’s economic landscape. New Mexico boasts a rich culture of innovation and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, but to truly thrive, there are a number of strategic steps…
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By Carol A Clark, Los Alamos Daily Post New Mexico Vintage Fund 2023, a partner fund of New Mexico Angels, has expanded and added new investees. In just two months, more than $1.5 million has been raised, and the fund has provided funding for BioFlyte, an Albuquerque-based disinfectant biotech startup that recently expanded into a…
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