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Jessica Pothering
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Freelance Writer and Editor, Freelance
Amsterdam
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Biography
Writer for @ImpactAlpha.
Climate finance, Impact Tech , Natural Capital, Social Enterprise , Sustainable Food Systems , Regenerative Food Systems, Impact Investing , Emerging Markets Investing
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By Jessica Pothering Verified| ImpactAlpha Verified A decade ago, a wave of startups started showing up in Kenya, India and other emerging markets tackling the issue of fragmented, under-resourced, under-financed food supply chains. They came into the market with tech, apps, logistics and financial services to reduce waste and recapture value. A number of the early attempts couldn’t make their financials work, especially once the pandemic hit, and scaled back, like Brazil’s Frubana, or shut down, like Peru’s Favo and India’s Doodhwala.
By Jessica Pothering Verified| ImpactAlpha Verified Honeycomb Credit has helped small businesses raise capital from more than 25,000 retail investors and foundations since it launched eight years ago. The investment crowdfunding site has supported thousands of restaurants, makers and mom and pop shops, many in underserved areas, in raising close to $50 million for equipment purchases, working capital and expansion. Honeycomb’s focus on diverse, creative businesses helped it snag a $750,000 investment from Upstart Co-Lab.
By Jessica Pothering Verified| ImpactAlpha Verified A decade ago, a wave of startups started showing up in Kenya, India and other emerging markets tackling the issue of fragmented, under-resourced, under-financed food supply chains. They came into the market with tech, apps, logistics and financial services to reduce waste and recapture value. A number of the early attempts couldn’t make their financials work, especially once the pandemic hit, and scaled back, like Brazil’s Frubana, or shut down, like Peru’s Favo and India’s Doodhwala.
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Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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