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How VCs Think About Adding New Partners

Both Sides of the Table

Helped merge company with Seedling – on track to do $20 million combined revenue in 2015 – will now become Chairman). As a result we need somebody well networked into these communities already. Her network from her educational institutions alone has friends in all of the top tech, media & banking institutions.

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One woman’s path to financial empowerment leads the way

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission? Create community.

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Our Top Three Most Engaging Stories of 2015

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Here were the top three most engaging stories in 2015: 1. EO was listed as first of 12 organizations that provide entrepreneurial support, education and networking opportunities! “The World’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs of 2015” by Emily Inverso, published on Forbes.com.

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Meet the man empowering young leaders by starting with their computer repairs

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

On top of his demanding work of technology repairs, Janeel has made the time to discover new ways to help others as a radio personality and program director at Dominion Radio since 2015 with his program IT Talks. Why do you think it is important to educate the community about technology? . What drove you to start your radio show?

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Creating agents of change in El Salvador with sustainable wearable art

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Inspired by her inclusive mission, the YLAI Network team asked her a few questions about how she advocates for and empowers members of her community and how she recommends you become an agent of change. Our partners usually help with opportunities in education and mental health. Can you discuss your path to entrepreneurship?

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How adaptability during a pandemic transformed this YLAI Fellow’s Honduran sustainability company

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

In 2015, she was able to merge these two passions together to create her company, Beleaf. The YLAI Network team spoke with her to discuss the success of her business, the challenges she has faced, and what she has in store for the future. Advice for Network members. By Angie Garozzo. What’s in the future for Beleaf? government.

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Cato Network snags $130M Series E on $1B valuation as cloud wide area networking thrives

TechCrunch

Cato Networks has spent the last five years building a cloud-based wide area network that lets individuals connect to network resources regardless of where they are. He helped launch Cato in 2015. Palo Alto Networks to acquire CloudGenix for $420M.