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By harnessing solar power and the water vapor in the atmosphere, Cody Friesen of Source Global hopes to turn drinking water into an unlimited resource for the entire planet.

Startup accelerator MassChallenge Mexico takes a distinctive, equity-free approach to helping new ventures get off the ground. Camila Lecaros talks about the keys to its success and the trends shaping the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem across Latin America.

As one of the leading Black VCs, Base10 cofounder Ade Ajao has a unique perspective that could help lead to more opportunities for minority and other underrepresented founders.

The era of ever-rising valuations and near-limitless funding may be over, but venture investors like Gautam Nadella remain optimistic about the long-term potential of digital transformation and innovation.

Why is it so hard for successful scale-ups to maintain their rapid pace of growth? New McKinsey research identifies principles to help guide founders and leaders through the critical trade-offs and decisions that mark this pivotal period in their development.

With VC funding flowing less freely than it recently did, founders need to do an even better job selling their start-up vision to prospective investors. Here are some keys to achieving investor pitch excellence.