We are thrilled to announce our second June MVP for the QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge: Imeshi Weerasinghe of WEO! WEO is democratizing environmental data by leveraging satellite technology to provide advanced analytics and actionable insights. Their mission is to create sustainable solutions for water management and environmental preservation. By harnessing the power of space data and AI, WEO is transforming how cities monitor and address environmental challenges, making urban areas more resilient and sustainable. Imeshi Weerasinghe has been recognized as our MVP for her dedication to making herself and her solution available to anyone in #LaunchPad11. Her eagerness to connect with other entrepreneurs has proven to be a valuable way to further the strength and resilience of smart city technology for all. Join us in celebrating Imeshi and the WEO team for their incredible contributions. Learn more about WEO here: https://www.weo-water.com/
Leading Cities
International Affairs
Boston, MA 2,814 followers
Driving Resiliency & Sustainability for all by Unlocking the Potential of the World's Cities.
About us
Leading Cities is a non-profit organization whose mission it is to drive resiliency and sustainability for all by unlocking the potential of the world's cities. We connect cities across the globe with innovations and insights to drive resiliency, equity, and sustainability by cultivating a global network, de-risking innovation and delivering advanced research, emerging trends, and technologies.
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http://www.LeadingCities.org
External link for Leading Cities
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- Urban Studies, Public Policies Analysis, Human Security, Entrepreneurial Ecosystems, Smart Cities Solutions, Startups, and Public Private Partnerships
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50 Milk Street
15th Floor
Boston, MA 02109, US
Employees at Leading Cities
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Daniel Steketee
Managing Director at Cenotech Solutions LLC | Startup Advisor | Operational Leadership | ESG
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Lowellyne James PhD, FIEMA, FCQI CQP
Tech-entrepreneur| Co-Creator SDG-Assessment.com - Sustainability Assurance & ESG Reporting for Business | Author Sustainability Footprints in SMEs|…
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Josep Maria Garcia Sala
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Michael Lake
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We are thrilled to unveil the newest members of our Top 100 Eastern Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These trailblazing startups are set to redefine resilience and smart city innovation, and we couldn't be more excited to support them on this journey. As participants, they are in for an incredible experience, including a chance to win a $100,000 grand prize, weekly curriculum sessions with industry leaders, unparalleled networking opportunities, and access to our exclusive #LaunchPad 11 platform. The journey ahead promises transformative solutions and groundbreaking advancements that will shape the future of our cities. A huge congratulations to: Chemolex : https://chemolex.co.ke/ Co-Connect App: https://lnkd.in/eE_HdHhb Communiti Labs: https://lnkd.in/e3tiF6dp CSM Technologies: https://lnkd.in/eQ_YHvBw Djudge Report Now: https://www.djudge.org.ng/ The Leading Cities team is eagerly anticipating the remarkable contributions these startups will bring to the table. We look forward to a collaborative journey filled with innovative ideas and transformative solutions!
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We are thrilled to announce our first June MVP of the QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge: Minky Kernacs of Mercurio Analytics! Mercurio Analytics is revolutionizing how cities address critical social challenges such as homelessness, addiction, and crime. Their innovative AI-powered data management and analytics platform, Mercurio D4, integrates and analyzes data from multiple sources to provide actionable insights for city officials. This powerful tool helps cities make informed decisions, implement targeted interventions, and ultimately create safer, more resilient communities. Minky Kernacs has been recognized as our MVP for her dedication to connecting with our various cohorts via LaunchPad 11 - her eagerness to talk, connect and share has already opened up some doorways to collaboration! Join us in congratulating Minky and the entire Mercurio Analytics team for their outstanding contributions! Learn more about Mercurio Analytics and their groundbreaking solutions by visiting their website: https://mercurio.ai/
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We are elated to introduce the latest group from our Top 100 Western Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These trailblazing startups are redefining resilience and smart city innovation, and we’re honored to accompany them on this journey. A huge congratulations to: Future: https://www.future.co/ GoodVision Ltd: https://lnkd.in/dR8x4JUY Gravity Water: https://lnkd.in/dmGYtQga Greenfluidics: https://greenfluidics.com/ HousingBase.io: https://lnkd.in/e8eNQfTc The Leading Cities team is eager to see the impactful contributions these startups will make. We’re looking forward to a collaborative journey filled with groundbreaking advancements and transformative solutions!
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We are thrilled to unveil the next of our Top 100 Eastern Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These innovative startups are at the forefront of resilience and smart city solutions, and we are delighted to embark on this journey with them. Congrats to these five Eastern hemisphere-based solution providers: Bike Party: https://bikeparty.com.au/ Bishop Ascendant, Inc: https://lnkd.in/eTfxGXtK Blitz Electric (IT W24): https://rideblitz.com/ Briga Sustainability Center: https://lnkd.in/eztidVZM CALUMINO: https://calumino.com/ The team at Leading Cities absolutely cannot wait to see what these inspirational start-ups will accomplish! Stay tuned!
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Wow! We just wrapped up our second curriculum session for the 2024 QBE #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge with the brilliant Abhi Nemani of Euna Solutions. His session, "Future Cities: Navigating Tomorrow's Urban Innovations," provided our Western Top 100 Resilience Solutions startups with invaluable insights and forward-thinking strategies. A HUGE thank you to Abhi for sharing your expertise and guiding our startups on the path to shaping the cities of the future! Here's a sneak peek of the session 😉
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We are thrilled to unveil the next of our Top 100 Western Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These innovative startups are at the forefront of resilience and smart city solutions, and we are delighted to embark on this journey with them. Congrats to ClearCO2: https://www.clearco2.com/ DNA compass - Patient Advocacy at the Hub: https://lnkd.in/ec8ewSGz Duckietown: https://duckietown.com/ Eco Wave Power: https://lnkd.in/gdXeF2z FlightOps.io: https://www.flightops.io/ The team at Leading Cities absolutely cannot wait to see what these inspirational start-ups will accomplish with us!
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🎉 We are beyond excited to introduce the first 5 of our Top 100 Eastern Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These groundbreaking startups are leading the way in innovation and resilience, and we couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this journey with them. 🎉 Congratulations to Aabshar: https://www.aabshar.net/ Ailytics: https://ailytics.ai/ AlphaDirect: https://lnkd.in/eAE5gQjK Alternō Việt Nam: https://www.alterno.group/ Baud Resources: https://lnkd.in/eVbREeU 🎉 A huge congratulations to these incredible teams! We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll achieve as part of the AcceliCITY family. Together, we're building a smarter, more resilient future. 🌟🌆
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Shhh... Happening RIGHT NOW in #LaunchPad11, Danielle Duplin of FreeWind Productions is presenting her curriculum session called Power Up Your Pitch: Engaging Public Audiences. As this is our first curriculum session of the 2024 #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge, we want to give a HUGE thank you to Danielle for coming in today and inspiring our Western cohort. 12 hours earlier, James Grima presented in #LaunchPad11 for our Eastern division, bringing his bright smile, inspirational words, and thoughtful answers for our cohort. A HUGE thank you to James as well for his valuable wisdom. Stay tuned for more updates and insights from the QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge!
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🎉 Drumroll, please! 🥁 We are beyond excited to introduce the first 5 of our Top 100 Western Resilience Solutions for the 2024 QBE Insurance #AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge! These groundbreaking startups are leading the way in innovation and resilience, and we couldn't be more thrilled to embark on this journey with them. 🎉 Congratulations to Agora World: https://www.agoraworld.io/ Airbuild Inc: https://lnkd.in/eQ2gH3Nq Biostra: https://www.biostra.pl/ BitaGreen: https://www.bitagreen.io/ Blue Dot Motorworks : https://lnkd.in/eEs4rmnV 🎉 A huge congratulations to these incredible teams! We can't wait to see the amazing things you'll achieve as part of the AcceliCITY family. Together, we're building a smarter, more resilient future. 🌟🌆 #SmartCities #Innovation #Resilience #FutureForward #Top100
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