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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. This critical resource could not come at a more pressing time.

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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! What better way to recognize these hard-working innovators than by showcasing female founders who have been featured on EO’s Wonder podcast ? At EO, we celebrate entrepreneurs every day. Listen here.

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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. In 2013, she sold her business and decided to get “more involved in governance”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization - Untitled Article

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Together with fellow EO Johannesburg member Ryan Harrison , she founded SPARK Schools in South Africa in 2013. “As it turns out, entrepreneurship was the vehicle to do just that.” “W e’ve always been passionate about giving back to a country that has given us so much over the years,” says Stacey.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. So it’s probably worth pointing out that LA is a town built upon entrepreneurship even if not always underpinned by technology. Yes, Google won.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Christina Theodoraki

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I am a professor in entrepreneurship and educate students to this reflection and contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial culture and mindset. In From Industrial Organization to Entrepreneurship, Springer, Cham, p. This is some contribution but not enough. Theodoraki, C.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Adam Arredondo

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I see an ecosystem builder as someone who takes a holistic look at creating the conditions for entrepreneurship and innovation to thrive in a community. CO.STARTERS is a growing network that helps people and communities thrive through entrepreneurship. To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder? Watch video: youtu.be/hOnGvgeIEyk