Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

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. Most YHS projects are supported through strategic partnerships.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pison’s breakthrough technology is being applied to a range of industries that support neurocognitive health and performance such as baseball. With support from Samsung Ventures and an expanding portfolio of use cases, Pison is poised to revolutionize how we approach mental acuity, wellness, and safety.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

By the time I founded Equifund in 2016, I was deeply familiar with the landscape and felt prepared to tackle the challenge. My family and I lived a minimalist lifestyle, relying on the support of friends and relatives to make ends meet. The problem I was solving was so clear to me. What could go wrong?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This collaboration aligns with Ben Franklin CNP’s core pillars of knowledge, networking, and funding, amplifying our organization’s mission to support innovation and entrepreneurship at all levels,” said Todd Erdley, Portfolio Manager at Ben Franklin CNP.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The European startup’s flagship claim for the data-ingesting bot-builder platform is it’s capable of automating up to 80% of customer support interactions. “We believe that customer service automation will be its own category in the future and so we are working hard to define what that means today.”

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 15, 2021

In 2016, Jen founded a new business with the same mission to help women entrepreneurs. Smart Hustle Small Business Podcast · How One Thriving Leader Supports Women Business Owners. The post How One Thriving Veteran Supports Women Business Owners appeared first on SmartHustle.com. Mission Entrepreneur.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources. Consider how you can partner with trusted organizations in your community to reach underrepresented groups who need customized support. Who is missing from your network?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Apptronik, the AI-driven humanoid robotics company based in Austin, Texas, is making strides toward revolutionizing the robotics industry, gaining investor support to scale operations. Founded in 2016, Apptronik has rapidly gained recognition as a leader in humanoid robotics.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 6, 2015

I took a moment to feel better about some of the things I’ve accomplished and my goals for 2016 vs. being too off put by the critics lest they win. Supporters : Not everybody has the time, inclination or skills to help. Everybody needs supporters. They are willing to take a chance.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2016 YLAI Fellow Liziane Dranka Silva has realized the necessity of marketing and rebranding to expand and specify the target clientele of her company. . As Brazil descends into an economic crisis made worse by the pandemic, Liziane feels immense pressure to ensure that her company and its supporting nonprofits are “very efficient right now.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Innovators Hernann Zabala Naoumov, 2018 YLAI Fellow, and Antonio Mendoza, 2016 YLAI Fellow, co-founded EnerGea , a social enterprise aimed at increasing energy efficiency and reducing pollution and energy consumption through sustainable technology. From there, they founded EnerGea.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 25, 2015

To continue hitting and exceeding our aggressive growth targets and see 2016 also be 100% year-over-year we will need to be bold and highly effective. I am supremely confident that Invoca in the right hands with a proven leader like mark at the helm, supported by Jason on his outstanding team.

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Dream It

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The healthcare industry veteran, worked on the company’s original development team in 2016. The support of IP Group and DreamIt Ventures is further evidence we’re solving a widely recognized problem that is ubiquitous within the healthcare industry,” Airan-Javia said.

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HPA

JANUARY 8, 2025

HPA led the first round of institutional capital in 2014, providing subsequent capital and strategic support to help drive growth and innovation. I am extremely proud of our talented team and the strong brand weve built with the support of our valued partners and loyal customers. Full press release here. first appeared on HPA.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 30, 2020

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta is working hard to develop the small business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the devastating earthquake of 2016. With the support of the U.S. By Jewelle Saunders. What factors led you to create Misión Ecuador and what is its mission?

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Dream It

MAY 18, 2020

With 85% quarter-on-quarter and 403% year-on-year enrollment growth in Q1 2020, Wellth plans to use this new capital to support rapid scaling to address larger and broader populations of patients. Wellth graduated from Dreamit’s Healthtech program in 2016.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 28, 2020

The people in the communities we go to are always happy to see us, and they always support us. Our organization has grown tremendously since 2016. I am grateful to the YLAI Network for its support and for allowing us to network. How has your organization been successful?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2019

We went live on World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2016. Our team, our supportive families, our friends and most importantly the ones who keep us going, our clients. The post Building a Groundbreaking Platform for Mental Health Support With Passion and Purpose appeared first on THE BLOG. When Reality Gazed at Naivety.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

The number of small businesses in the state grew by nearly 16% between 2016 and 2022, the fourth-highest percentage in the country. The state saw a nearly 16% increase in the number of small businesses between 2016 and 2022, one of the highest growth rates in the nation. Beyond taxes, Floridas business growth is impressive.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Greg began spending time with Jeremy and loved his approach, his knowledge and his entrepreneurial skills so when he wanted to champion an investment at Upfront into Jeremy’s company it was a no-brainer for me to support Greg’s decision and our entire partnership got behind Jeremy. But it still takes time.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

These investments have made a significant economic impact, creating thousands of jobs and supporting the growth of numerous innovative companies. Selexys Pharmaceuticals was acquired by Novartis for $665 million in October 2016. Novazyme Pharmaceuticals Inc. was acquired by Genzyme Corp for $137.5 million in 2001. About i2E, Inc.

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Revolution

JANUARY 19, 2021

In our recently published 2021 Ecosystem Playbook , we tell the stories of several of these cities across the country and how they are supporting startups in the wake of the pandemic. One characteristic I have discovered and tracked with fascination since 2016?—?in And that’s a good thing. That difference?—?the

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A Smart Bear

JANUARY 4, 2018

And now, with Silver Lake’s investment and support, we can accelerate our growth investing even more into our strategic roadmap, and placing some new bets on ideas we’ve had but haven’t been able to find the space to explore. We remain steadfast in our commitment to continuing to increase all of the above.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The number of low-income students attending college is increasing: According to a 2016 report from the Pew Research Center , the total share of undergraduate college students who come from low-income families increased from 12% in 1996 to 20% in 2016. More posts by this contributor. 10 Men Making Waves For Women In Tech.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2016

In Q3/Q4 2015 the market changed noticeably for VC funds and the market started to realize this by Q1 2016. But with inside rounds (where there is no outside lead) more common these days the most worrying trend I see is the lack of support exiting investors are showing. Some called this “buying logos.”

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Awarded “The Best Hispanic Entrepreneur of the Year” in 2016 for his mobile application achievements, Rafael, a male survivor himself, developed this platform to empower underrepresented victims. What motivated you to launch your startup? I survived domestic violence.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2020

” Wondery will become part of Amazon Music, which added support for podcasts (including its own original shows) in September. Amazon is coming relatively late to this market, but it will now have the support of a popular podcast maker as it works to catch up. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Data from the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance highlights a staggering 605% increase in Sustainably-Themed Investing in 2020 compared to 2016. Aimed at supporting SMEs grappling with burgeoning ESG demands, this initiative also strengthens carbon reduction regulations, paving the path for 2050 carbon neutrality.

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A Smart Bear

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

For example, with $260M in 2016 revenue, still growing at a blistering 60%/year, with a thousand employees, Hubspot is not brittle in any of the ways outlined above. But they recognized in 2016 that they were a single-product company. Salesforce is currently the best in the world at this.). “One big customer” is brittle.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2021

With a focus on Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Mexico and India, selected startups receive £80,000 (~$100,000) in grant capital, six months of support and connections with follow-on investors. We are consciously making an effort to support as many women founders as we can going forward.”

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In November 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a demonetisation initiative aimed at eradicating black money; Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes ceased to exist as legal tenders and ATM withdrawals were capped. Going forward, RBI has shown an intent to support fintech innovation within well-defined guardrails. In the U.S.,

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

What is the CPM of ads in this industry (should I even be ad supported?). What would it take in investments to acquire and retain traffic to support these businesses? But that’s harder to build in 2016 than it was in say 2005. And how much do others providers make?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 27, 2022

She launched the business in 2008 and in 2016 started her first franchise mode. In 2016 Laura launched her franchise. This way Laura can train staff and have consistent sales and customer support. Hiring a bunch of admins, Laura outsourced the work to contractors across the country.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It will also support the development of new consumer and enterprise products to enable Indonesians and businesses to access a wider range of services securely and accelerate broader digital transformation. Marshall Pribadi, CEO and Co-Founder of Privy, said he is thrilled to welcome KKR as among their new investors.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 24, 2023

Notable companies in their portfolio include Towns, Aegiyagaza, LoLabs, TrueLight Korea, Wooju Stationery, and Nine AM, showcasing their commitment to supporting diverse sectors and innovative startups. ” Established in 2016, the Yoon Min-chang Investment Foundation has emerged as a leading institution for early-stage investments.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

Examples of VC platform services include: recruiting, marketing, design support, inside sales reps, consulting, accounting services and so forth. Nearly every startup I have spoken to over the years – including some where I’m a co-investor – talks positively about the support they’ve gotten from A16Z.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 22, 2024

Scale AI was founded in 2016 by Alexandr Wang and Lucy Guo who since left to launch Passes. Scale AI’s name bespeaks the magnitude of its endeavors supported by top venture capital firms and tech giants. Existing investor Accel led the current round.

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