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EO to Support Global Entrepreneurial Summit 2016

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A leading voice in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, EO will support GES 2016 by fostering personal and professional development through special mentorship and networking sessions, which are designed to educate, inspire and encourage innovation in youth, women and early-stage entrepreneurs.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The recognition of the impact of her hard work came years later when she was accepted for the YLAI Fellowship in 2016. Here, she learned more about volunteerism and also learned about the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. “It She was just focused on doing the work. It was a culture shock,” she states.

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Revolutionary Pison® Sensor Technology Gains Strategic Investment from Samsung Ventures

American Entrepreneurship

The companys latest breakthrough in AI-powered neural sensing marks a significant leap forward in wearable technology and healthcare innovation. The startup also received several Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from the U.S.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Do you think your mindset has anything to do with your success? Absolutely!

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Inspiring energy efficiency in Bolivia and avoiding corruption

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

“We work hard to inspire innovation for future generations through our own example,” says Hernann Zabala, of EnerGea in Bolivia. EnerGea works to develop and implement projects that use sustainable technologies, such as LED lighting, energy efficiency measures, or solar lighting. Educating against waste management.

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Rebranding and expanding your target audience with a social business expert from Brazil

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Entrepreneurs are discovering new and innovative ways to reach their target audience and express their mission, through their branding. 2016 YLAI Fellow Liziane Dranka Silva has realized the necessity of marketing and rebranding to expand and specify the target clientele of her company. .