Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He encourages YLAI Network members that “having a tough skin when people say no, continuing to learn how to make yourself stronger, and not giving up are my keys to success. 2017 YLAI Fellow Andrea Puente Salazar has had her share of obstacles on her way to entrepreneurial success. If I can keep moving, I can maintain control.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Through tourism, I am giving the opportunity to local kids to dream for a better future,” she says.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

InfoTrust has enjoyed a successful November: first by organizing its international Basket Brigade to benefit 435-plus families in need, and by being named to Ad Age’s 2017 Best Place to Work list, which includes 50 U.S. Learn what it’s like to join the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. Creating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems can help close the wealth gap , as entrepreneurship offers one of the greatest opportunities for personal wealth building.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Nayleen, a 2017 YLAI fellow, is from a small rural village in the province of Los Santos, Panama. She saw a need for local artisans in this community to be given the same opportunities as those in the modern industry. An encouraging note to all YLAI Network members. By Elise Kemp. A cultural heritage uncovered.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At Rise of the Rest, we’ve spent years traversing the country, spotlighting emerging startup hubs, and building a network of entrepreneurial champions and ecosystem builders beyond Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston. Rail Network : Atlanta offers access to both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. Celebrating his success in building a sustainable movement, the YLAI Network spoke with Neish recently for background into TransWave’s beginnings and for an update on its future. By Jewelle Saunders.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Corelight, a San Francisco-based startup that claims to offer the industry’s first open network detection and response (NDR) platform, has raised $75 million in Series D investment led by Energy Impact Partners. . million Series A in July 2017. million Series A in July 2017.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Nickelodeon under Herb was the top-rated network in cable for 10 straight years. He was also Vice Chairman of MTV Networks and oversaw adult brands Spike and TV Land. He oversaw the launch of iconic properties including Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob & Rugrats — all multi-billion-dollar global powerhouses.

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Dream It

APRIL 26, 2019

billion user records that hackers compromised in 2017. Alsid, a three-year-old, Paris-based startup that says its cybersecurity product is capable of protecting the heart of networks, has raised $14.7 CI Security, a seven-year-old, Seattle, Wa. million in Series B funding led by East Seattle Partners. million in funding.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2017

.” While pursuing an MBA at the Gordon Institute of Business Science in Sandton, South Africa, Stacey saw an opportunity to leverage her business acumen in South Africa’s educational sector. In 2017, the SPARK network comprises 11 schools and nearly 3,000 students. Read more about Stacey and Ryan’s endeavor.

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TechCrunch

MAY 4, 2022

We decided to do this raise right now because we grew so much in the past year that there’s an unlimited opportunity to go out and be the infrastructure that enables all institutions to onboard digital assets,” Douglass said. The capital will be used to build new product lines, and although Amberdata has existing deals in the U.S.,

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Dream It

APRIL 26, 2019

These devices are a real threat to the health of the patient in each bed, the health of all of the patients in the hospital, and the hospital’s entire network. Monitoring Connected Medical Device Security At The Network Level Medical device makers aren’t the only group with responsibility for preventing cyber attacks on their products.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2022

Vic Patil thinks the solution lies in a “mesh” — specifically what he calls a “supply mesh,” inspired by the way wireless mesh networks function. Patil cofounded Backbone, which is based in San Francisco, alongside Rajesh Chandran in 2017. ” Building a supply chain backbone.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2021

Mighty Networks , a platform designed to give creators and brands a dedicated place to start and grow communities, has closed on $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Owl Ventures. The investment brings Palo Alto-based Mighty Networks’ total raised since its 2017 inception to $67 million. .

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

Trying to reach everyone is “impossible and hard to do,” says 2017 YLAI Fellow Mariery Young, who recommends that “it is vital to work with a specific target audience in mind.” Her business presents a unique opportunity for companies to collaborate with her services. government.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Traditional seed funds have gotten bigger, many armed with opportunity funds on top. In 2017, Softbank rounds caught folks’ attention. cities flocking to these machines, downloading apps for each network, and paying just a few bucks to get from Point A to B. 1/ Social Network Interference. 2/ The Scooter Phenomenon.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 6, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Andrea Puente Salazar has had her share of obstacles on her way to entrepreneurial success. To highlight Andrea’s hard work and perseverance, we asked her to answer the following questions and provide key advice to fellow YLAI Network members looking to make a difference in their community. By Jewelle Saunders.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 12, 2020

It’s been incredibly difficult for both professional and personal reasons—and if I hadn’t met my wife Aja in late 2017, this would have all been a pretty dismal time, to be honest. There aren’t going to be any flashy announcements of a big new fund to go after bigger opportunities. Let’s start with my fundraising timeline.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

By hosting the IES, EO aims to create momentum among leading entrepreneurs from around the world and incite connections with key stakeholders from the broader UN SDGs ecosystem—forming a network of connections that will empower business leaders to contribute in solving pressing global challenges.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 15, 2024

The four co-founders are continuing to pass major milestones with an acquisition strategy and timely funding since its launch in 2017 Drivers’ parking experiences around the country are now being enhanced through artificial intelligence, enabling them to readily come and go without checking out.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

South Korea’s largest accelerator program– the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) is the unique opportunity for global startups to enter the flourishing market of Asia. “We believe that Korea has excellent technology as well as opportunities. KSGC is now accepting applications for its 2023 edition from April 10 to May 18, 2023.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Some of the opportunities involve machines, while an equal amount of opportunity lies in the software behind the machines. As of February 2017, nearly 200,000 construction jobs were left unfilled across the U.S., Labor shortage/understaffed: The labor shortage in construction is a rapidly growing problem that isn’t going away.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Venture capital is driven by relationships and many investments are sourced via personal referrals, usually through one’s direct networks. Investors’ networks tend to mirror themselves. So, if your own network lacks diversity and you rely on your network for deal flow, how can you expect to see startups led by diverse founders?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 18, 2017

The sixth annual Rally took place in March 2017 and drew more than 250 attendees, from varying industries and locations. Jeff Martin is a member of EO Minnesota, CEO and founder of Collective Genius and the producer and founder of Lead By Change , a network of shows for technology leaders focused on driving change and innovation.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

On an app advertised to "meet inspiring people" for meaningful networking, someone tells this black founder, whose last name is "Youngblood" that is name is inappropriate. However, if you don't want to evaluate your inbound deal opportunities, that's the job, my friend. Your network never signed up to do your outsourced job for you.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Solivan brings her keen insight as an early-stage investor who has invested in and helped many early-stage companies spanning consumer tech, marketplaces, hardware and retail — but also her eight years of experience leading TaskRabbit, the startup she founded and led to a successful exit when it was acquired by IKEA in 2017.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 30, 2021

So they’re looking to diversify their investments with high-potential opportunities abroad. What this tells us is that foreign investors would do well to keep a sharp eye on emerging opportunities beyond heavily covered markets like Brazil and Mexico. investors remain shy. Every top university in Brazil has a pool of angels.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Burns left Twitter in 2017 to join GV, formerly known as Google Ventures. There we just talked about all the opportunities at Google that were not engineering. Any anecdotes for how out of network founders grabbed your attention? Social media, networking events and warm intros are pretty good paths.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 24, 2021

No one likes to admit weaknesses, but just as you look for the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) in a business deal, use that same rubric on yourself. You’ve done your personal SWOT analysis and find that you struggle with sales, or networking or at delivering bad news. Where are your blind spots?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2019

The female social network findSisterhood understood this when partnering with Reebok. View this aspect of your partnership as an opportunity to create new revenue streams for your business. Ayesha Curry , an actress-turned-celebrity cook, in 2017 started developing meal kits by partnering with Blue Apron.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

In January 2021, Prince Edward Island-based ScreenScape Networks was acquired by Spectrio for an undisclosed fee, then Halifax-based storytelling platform Wattpad was acquired by Naver in a deal worth $600 million. Past innovation hubs have relied on physical proximity in order to build networks of human and social capital.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Matt Cohen, founder and managing partner of Ripple Ventures , was the founding investor of Turnstyle Solutions, which was acquired by Yelp in 2017. Rather than the main focus being on the next funding round, founders have the opportunity to focus on product, operations and revenue. Matt Cohen. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

The financing brings the Bogota, Colombia-based startup’s total raised to $85 million since its 2017 inception. The market opportunity in Latin America is massive considering that online grocery sales only represent just 1% of the market –– far lower than in the U.S., EU or China, for example.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Afterpay and Square have the potential to build one of the world’s most important payments networks. Square has built a very significant merchant payment network, and, via Cash App, a thriving high-growth consumer payment service. Afterpay and Square have the potential to build one of the world’s most important payments networks.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 19, 2020

The goal was to provide under-networked female founders the coaching and connections needed to raise money. This year, as funding for female founders drops to 2017 levels , Feinzaig realized why accelerators, hers included, might not work for women as well as they work for men: demo day.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

And though Nigeria’s food processing systems have a keen resemblance to the West with respect to big factories and huge economies of scale in high-demand cities, farmers still suffer from poor logistics networks. Farmers, witnessing post-harvest loss, also get paid less and miss the opportunity to invest in their crops production.

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