start-up
noun
variants
or startup
often attributive
1
: the act or an instance of setting in operation or motion
2
: a fledgling business enterprise
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Her clients—which span Fortune 500 companies like Nike and IBM to start-ups and NGOs—have been willing to let go of their short-term revenue and growth goals in order to invest in sustainable, viable brand expansion.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2024
Now, nearly every new start-up has an AI element — technology that automates simple tasks, for example, or a chatbot that provides mental health tips.
—Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Europe already has a strong foundation for health innovation in place with world leading science, a dynamic start-up ecosystem, and strong bio-clusters.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 20 June 2024
As an adult, Bell is growing a second start-up project, TVrunway, after selling a translation business.
—Jacqueline Andriakos, Health, 19 June 2024
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 23 June 2024
Now, nearly every new start-up has an AI element — technology that automates simple tasks, for example, or a chatbot that provides mental health tips.
—Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Europe already has a strong foundation for health innovation in place with world leading science, a dynamic start-up ecosystem, and strong bio-clusters.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune Europe, 20 June 2024
As an adult, Bell is growing a second start-up project, TVrunway, after selling a translation business.
—Jacqueline Andriakos, Health, 19 June 2024
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“Start-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/start-up. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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