community startup
[/kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈstɑːrtʌp/]
nounpl: community startups
startup comunitário
1. A new business or enterprise founded and operated by members of a local community, often focused on addressing community needs and social impact rather than purely profit-driven goals
The community startup launched a platform to help local farmers sell their products directly to residents.
O startup comunitário lançou uma plataforma para ajudar agricultores locais a vender seus produtos diretamente aos moradores.
2. A newly established organization or initiative created by community members to solve local problems and foster economic development within their neighborhood
Their community startup focuses on providing affordable technology training to underprivileged youth.
Seu startup comunitário se concentra em fornecer treinamento de tecnologia acessível para jovens desfavorecidos.
In Brazil, community startups have gained prominence since the 2010s, particularly in favelas and underserved neighborhoods of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, often supported by government initiatives and social impact funds. In the USA and NYC, community startups reflect the culture of innovation and social entrepreneurship, emphasizing dual bottom lines (profit and social good). The term bridges English business terminology with Portuguese community-focused values, representing a modern approach to local economic development.
NYC Slang
community hustle / grassroots grind
Related Idioms & Phrases
bootstrapping a community startup
building from the ground up
community-driven initiative
for-profit with a purpose
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