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** Welcome to 1776 Insights.
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March 20, 2015

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Happy Friday and welcome back to your weekly 1776 insights. Keep on reading for the latest in trends and startups innovating in industries that matter. You'll also find some events and classes, where we hope to see you!

But first, it was a big week here at 1776! We have three exciting company updates that you can't miss:

1. We announced Challenge Festival 2015 (http://www.1776.vc/events/challenge-festival-2015/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609) yesterday! Make sure you get your badge today as this year will be chock-full of exciting startups, speakers and more!

2. PBS Newshour featured several of our members. Watch the video here (https://www.facebook.com/1776dc/posts/446300775523707?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609) !

3. And finally, we partnered with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (http://www.1776.vc/press/1776-and-global-entrepreneurship-network-partner-to-expand-global-reach-uncover-and-scale-world-changing-startups/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609) to make Challenge Cup span even more cities next year—reaching the most amazing startups around the globe.

Now, onto some of the best insights for the week. Below you'll find a great look at trends in solar energy (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-2014-was-solars-best-year-ever-but-the-industry-needs-long-term-support/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609) and designing for gender equality (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-can-smart-design-promote-gender-equality-early-on/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609) . As always, let us know what you're thinking, topics you want to see here or other comments by emailing editor@1776.vc (mailto:editor@1776.vc) .

Morgan Gress
Editor, 1776
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** 2014 Was Solar's Best Year Ever–But the Industry Still Needs Long-Term Support (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-2014-was-solars-best-year-ever-but-the-industry-needs-long-term-support/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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by Chelsea Tyson
The Solar Energy Industries Association recently released a report that showed significant growth in the solar industry. While this is good news for solar, there are still needs that must be met to sustain this growth in the future.


** Insights
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* Education

** Can Smart Design Promote Gender Equality Early On? (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-can-smart-design-promote-gender-equality-early-on/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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by Danica Smithwick
From the classroom to app design, developers and teachers alike are finding ways to fill the gender gap in the tech world by providing much needed tech education resources to students.
Best Reads This Week: Education (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-16-20/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609#education)
* Energy

** Challenge Cup Energy Companies are Tackling the Same Few Problems, Slightly Differently (http://www.1776.vc/insights/challenge-cup-energy-companies-are-tackling-the-same-few-problems-slightly-differently/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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by Dena Levitz, Challenge Cup Reporting Fellow, 1776
Energy startups competing in this year's Challenge Cup shared similar goals and solutions despite being spread across 16 different cities around the world.
Best Reads This Week: Energy (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-february-2-6/#energyhttp://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-16-20/#energy)
* Health

** Is ResearchKit Really Poised to Disrupt Medical Studies? (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-is-researchkit-really-poised-to-disrupt-medical-studies/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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by Peter Lougee
Apple's new ResearchKit could give the tech giant a huge competitive advantage in the healthtech industry, but has the company considered how it will ensure privacy for its users?
Best Reads This Week: Health (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-february-2-6/#healthhttp://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-16-20/#health)
* Cities & Transportation

** How Diversity Fosters Economic Growth (http://www.1776.vc/insights/how-diversity-fosters-economic-growth/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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by Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, Consumer Electronics Association
When it comes to science and technology companies, diversity is not just about being "politically correct," it's the key to having a competitive advantage in innovation and talent.
Best Reads This Week: Cities (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-16-20/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609#cities)
* Challenge Festival

** Announcing: Challenge Festival 2015! (http://www.1776.vc/events/challenge-festival-2015/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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Join business leaders, government officials, innovators, investors, and promising entrepreneurs for a week of insightful and engaging events at 1776!

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** Village Capital EdTech: USA 2015 Venture Forum (http://www.1776.vc/events/village-capital-edtech-usa-2015-venture-forum/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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Meet the next generation of entrepreneurs working at the intersection of private-sector innovation and public policy face-to-face, as well as investors, mentors, potential customers, and members of the education entrepreneurial community.
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** Startup Grind with Duke Chung (http://www.1776.vc/events/startup-grind-with-duke-chung/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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Parature Cofounder Duke Chung will be joining Startup Grind at 1776 for an event you won't want to miss!

More events at 1776 (http://www.1776.vc/events/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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** Startup Bootcamp (https://generalassemb.ly/education/startup-bootcamp-a-two-day-seminar-for-new-entrepreneurs--2/washington-dc/11475?utm_source=1776&utm_campaign=Ongoing+Partnership+[washington-dc]+1776&utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=e060bb3ba6-032015_1776_Media_Digest_3_19_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-e060bb3ba6-68860609)
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General Assembly is hosting a two-day seminar for new entrepreneurs to learn startup basics. Register to learn more about using available resources to push your product to market.

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