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True to the venture capital model, Challenge 2000 investors and staff become involved in bringing the business plan to fruition. This information included scientific data about local watersheds, geographical maps, and historical research on how people in Brazil and the United States have changed watersheds over time. As a result, the students gained a global perspective on ecological issues and became aware of the unique problems of developing nations. Having an international audience caused students to really care about the quality of their research and their products.