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At BrickRose Exchange, we're passionate about leveraging innovation to drive positive change in the world. That's why we're excited to share insights from Kimberly O'Neil at the Cause Studio Nonprofit Startup Capacity-Building Training in Dallas, TX, on the importance of #storytelling and strategic communication for nonprofit success. In her powerful video, Kimberly underscores the critical role of sharing our stories in securing #funding and support for meaningful causes. She highlights the need for nonprofits to optimize their online presence, particularly on platforms like #LinkedIn, to effectively convey their mission and impact. We wholeheartedly echo Kimberly's sentiments. We believe in empowering #nonprofit clients with cutting-edge design services that not only showcase their mission but also captivate audiences and drive engagement. Through immersive experiences crafted with #AI, #VR and #AR technologies, we help nonprofits like yours amplify their impact and reach new audiences. Whether it's creating interactive educational programs or transforming traditional events into unforgettable experiences, our innovative approach ensures that your organization stands out in a crowded digital landscape. Moreover, we understand the ethical imperative of storytelling. Our team is dedicated to helping nonprofits authentically communicate their values and impact, fostering trust and connection with supporters and stakeholders. Together, let's make a difference that truly matters. #BrickRoseExchange #Innovation #NonprofitDesign #SocialImpact #Storytelling #VR #AR #CauseStudio #DallasTX What innovative ways have you seen nonprofits use storytelling to drive social impact? Share your thoughts below!

Have you ever felt *agog* — full of wonder, excitement, and awe? 🤩✨ That transformative feeling is powerful stuff! It's why we formed Agog: The Immersive Media Institute 🚀 We help creators and nonprofit leaders harness the power of extended reality (XR) to imagine a better future for all. 🌐 Agog is a philanthropic organization that brings together social-change agents, thinkers, and builders, helping them create new ways to learn, inspire, and collaborate with immersive technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality. 💡 How do we do it? We help equip our partners with creative, technical, and financial support to accelerate their work. And we gather and disseminate insights about the rapidly changing XR landscape to make sure everyone benefits from new learnings. 🚀 Imagine the possibilities! By creating connection, inspiring action, and empowering us to imagine new possibilities, XR can help put humans on an entirely new trajectory. And that leaves *us* agog. 😲🌈 Visit agog.org to learn more. #ExtendedReality #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #MixedReality #SpatialComputing #XRRevolution #SocialGood #Nonprofit #Philanthropy #SocialVR

I have seen so many great ideas die after a hackathon. We at soonami.io GmbH want to avoid this. What do founders need after working on their idea during a hackathon? What should be their ideal steps to grow their project? How do you even start working on an idea that will have chances to win and entice investors? As we gear up for our cohort 1 hackathon starting September 22, we have organized some amazing pre-hackathon events to make this journey easy for you. First up 👇🏼 Join us for an amazing event: "Plan Your Journey from Hackathon to Fundraise," 📅 Date: September 4 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM CET 📍 Where: Virtual Event (Event link below in comments!) What to expect : 🎙️ Welcome & Introduction by Christian Sauer, Group CEO of soonami.io GmbH 🌟 Guest Talk with Piotr Saczuk, Ecosystem Investments Manager at Aleph Zero 🤔 Q&A with Piotr and Christian ❄️ Meet and Greet Who should attend? Hackathon participants, tech innovators, aspiring founders, investors, and anyone keen on the journey from hackathon to fundraising success. 🚀 Take advantage of this chance to learn, connect, and level up your hackathon project. Mark your calendar for September 4th at 6:00 PM CET. Can't wait to see you there for an evening of insights and networking! 🌐🎉 #FutureTechHackathon #StartupJourney #Web3 #AI #hackathons

I wanted to repost this for a few reasons. I’ve been thinking about AI and its pros and cons. This video speaks to a bit of both. With AI potentially doing a lot of thinking FOR us - what will we think about and how will we use the time that will be gifted back to us by AI advances? Also, there are two papers coming out from Impact XM that address #ces2024 and #brainmanagement

We work closely with People's Voice Media on a number of projects. Please check out the great event that they are hosting in May 👇 Hope to see some of you there! Community Reporting Hackathon - The 6th Annual Community Reporter Conference 10:30am - 4:30pm, Tuesday 21 May 2024   People's History Museum People’s stories help us to make sense of our world. Recently, there has been an increased interest in working with lived experience stories as data, and an openness to co-production techniques. Whilst such work can include diverse and often excluded voices into conversations, it can also make existing problems worse such as reinforcing systemic issues, further marginalising voices, and re-traumatising people. It is crucial to think critically about and be ready to improve these methods. This hackathon - funded by the NCRM - will examine how Community Reporting and other methods of lived experience storytelling can be made more inclusive and equitable. The event will bring together experts working with lived experience in research from academia, policy and practice - including experts-by-experience. Specifically, we want to make these methods: - Accessible for people who don’t communicate using spoken word - Suitable for people who are neurodivergent - Actively anti-racist in techniques and delivery At different points throughout the day, there’ll be some showcasing of projects from across the Community Reporter network - including a screening of an animation produced on the HOME? Heritage Lottery funded project. This is an in-person event, with limited availability, so please do only sign-up if you can attend. To book your place visit: https://lnkd.in/emd6VF6c   

🚀 Unleash the Power of Imagination with the Virtual World Society 🌌 Join us on a remarkable journey pioneered by Dr. Tom Furness, a visionary who has transformed the lives of thousands of children and young adults. The Virtual World Society, a passionate 501(c) organization, is not just about technology; it’s a movement to inspire creativity and critical thinking through the wonders of VR and XR. 👉 Transform a life, donate now: https://bit.ly/donate-vws Picture this: In a small town, a group of young minds gathers around a VR headset, eyes wide with wonder. With each session, they travel to distant galaxies, dive deep into the ocean, and unravel the mysteries of the human body—all from their classroom. This is the magic Tom Furness envisioned and what your donation can bring to life. 🔹 Your $550 donation can light up a child’s world, providing a VR headset and a gateway to boundless learning. 🔹 With $1,000, you can revolutionize education for an entire community, fostering innovation and future leaders. Every contribution is a step towards a future where education knows no bounds and where every child, regardless of their background, can dream big and achieve bigger. 💫 Be a part of this extraordinary mission. Ignite a spark of change today. 💫 #CreateTheFuture #TomFurnessLegacy #VRforLearning #VirtualWorldSociety #DonateToInspire

💫 End-of-Year Post to all our Rebels For Good ❤️ As we approach the New Year, we are excited to announce: ⭐ Rebel For Good's new logo and website (thanks to the incredibly talented team at Meteor 3, Inc.🙏) ⭐ Rebel For Good's first newsletter (please see this link: https://lnkd.in/gVvTB3XD) ⭐ The Launch of R4G Labs As we shared in our newsletter, the whole premise of a ‘lab’ is to experiment, to iterate, and to create new solutions by combining elements in ways that have never been done before. At the same time, a lab embodies uncertainty, the state of not knowing all of the answers. Because, let’s be honest, to really change the systemic structures of capital or to solve some of the most serious social and environmental crises we are facing - we don’t know all the answers. But we can try, we can experiment, we can continue striving for excellence in our pursuit of justice, of systemic change, of doing good. In 2024, we will be announcing R4G ‘Medici’ events throughout the country to continue identifying and gathering our ‘rebels’. Please join us in identifying and gathering the right ‘rebels’ as we continue to build out our ecosystem. We will also be seeking thought partners and co-conspirators as we move into the mobilization and activation of ‘Rebels For Good’ with R4G Labs. If you know of anyone who should be a part of the R4G Labs Ecosystem, again, please let us know. Regardless of where you may be on your impact journey, we invite you to join us as we embark on this exciting path of redefining how we can create a better world. Because now, more than ever, the world needs more Rebels For Good! #RebelsForGood #RebelsUnite #R4GLabs #PowerForGood #CapitalForGood #EndofYear #happynewyear

“Labor is the embodiment of LOVE in action. When we infuse it with purpose, our daily tasks become expressions of our highest selves. Whether you’re healing, creating, teaching, building, or nurturing, remember that your labor shapes the WORLD around you. As we mark this day, let’s view each undertaking as an opportunity to serve, contribute, and make a difference. Your labor is your legacy, and it has the power to create a ripple of impact that echoes across generations.” @tonyrobbins Remember that your choice can make a difference. Support FutbolTech.org and be part of transforming its futures. Together, we can kickstart a brighter tomorrow. #futboltech #soccerforchange #EmpowerThroughEducation #TechnologyPower #englishlanguage #newyearseve2024 #newstart2024

What happens when you pick extremely curious young minds from all over the world to take part in a hackathon to solve huge problems in the world with emerging tech? Well, The Knowledge Society (TKS) has the answer to that question. Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of working with my wonderful and hilarious teammates Raul Cervantes, Nabiha Fatima Shaik, Elif Boyacı, Mashiyat Afaf Saraf, and Mythili Rajesh to complete our first-ever hackathon with The Knowledge Society (TKS). Our team worked on Rehab-IT, which is a technology that combines BCI, AI, and haptics to help patients who are struggling with Parkinson's disease and brain damage caused by strokes and physical trauma. Our solution makes use of an exoskeleton for both upper and lower-limb rehab, and we use BCI, AI, and haptics to improve their mobility, speech, and other functions. Kind of like ReWalk Robotics, Inc. is doing, but for upper limb as well! I love receiving feedback on ways to improve myself, and I also LOVE listening to my peers' presentations. The hackathon was a significant learning experience for all of us, and I'd like to share some of the things I've learned. 💪 TAKEAWAYS ♥It's not just about the skills of your team members; the vibe is also crucial! I couldn't have asked for a better team, and even though we didn't win, I'm happy that we formed a deeper connection with such fantastic people and worked on a problem that we all cared about. 😭 Done is better than perfect. This helps me because I'm often a perfectionist! 🏆Winning isn't everything! While everyone wants to win, we sometimes get too caught up in the idea of winning and what lies at the end of the yellow brick road. We forget that it's more about the journey, the relationships we form, and the things we learn. 👏 What they say is true - be scared and do it anyway! That's the overall knowledge that TKS has taught me. Although our team didn't win, I still feel like we did in a way, and not just our team, but everyone involved. We gained more experience, and as a result, we leveled up, making us better prepared for next time! 💪 Big thank you to Joud Chataoui our judge for giving us feedback as well as Aatik Chopra for giving us harsh feedback! We all were discussing how much we appreciate that! And a HUGE thank you to my hackathon team for being so amazing! Love you guys! ♥ (The video below is one I recorded a couple of days after my team's presentation to hear more ways we could've improved!) https://lnkd.in/dD-CM_W8

Empowering the Future: Bridging Tech and Business for Youth Inspiration! 💡🌐 Join me on a journey of mentorship, where I've ignited passion, solved challenges, and explored the intersection of technology and business. 🚀 From laptops to metaverse adventures and digital storytelling, let's shape a future where innovation knows no bounds. 🌍💻📸 #TechMentorship #BusinessInnovation #YouthEmpowerment"