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Emerging Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: GIST Net Launches

Gust

This public-private partnership is part of the State Department’s Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) initiative to increase innovation around the world, and was launched today at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Morocco. In 2013, the global youth unemployment rate was estimated at 12.6%, or 73 million people.

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Celebrating Wonder women

Entrepreneurs' Organization

But with Women’s Entrepreneurship Day taking place this week, we’re directing our applause to all the entrepreneurs who are women! Heidi Zak launched ThirdLove with Ra’el Cohen in 2013 with the (revolutionary) core belief: Every woman deserves to be comfortable and confident. At EO, we celebrate entrepreneurs every day. Listen here.

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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Tauranga-based King’s current governance roles include chairing the boards of MyNoke, the world’s largest industrial worm farming operation, StandTall, a charitable trust intentionally set up to support youth entrepreneurship and Starboard Maritime Intelligence. In 2013, she sold her business and decided to get “more involved in governance”.

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American Kingpin

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

It is a fascinating story with many angles; drug and arms dealing, entrepreneurship, criminal investigation, and much more. million in commissions, at current Bitcoin exchange rates…”, according to the September 2013 complaint, and involved 146,946 buyers and 3,877 vendors [link]. I highly recommend the book.

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Mother’s Day Roundup: Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From Raising Kids

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The parallels between entrepreneurship and parenthood are plentiful. Taking risks and trusting your intuition are critical in entrepreneurship. But that’s what happened: My daughter was born in April 2013; my first gym opened in June 2013. Here’s what they shared: 1.

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Mothers Share 6 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From Raising Kids

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Parallels between entrepreneurship and parenthood are plentiful. Parenthood, like entrepreneurship, is one of life’s ultimate learning experiences. But that’s what happened: My daughter was born in April 2013; my first gym opened in June 2013.

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How Extreme Adventure Racing Informs Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Chip Dodd joined EO Southeast Virginia in 2013. The post How Extreme Adventure Racing Informs Entrepreneurship appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. He is also a keynote speaker and considers himself a “fun-loving outdoorsy person with too many hobbies to count.”