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EO Hosts International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations in Support of UN Sustainable Development Goals

Entrepreneurs' Organization

SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth. Sustainable Development Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. both winners and non-winners), EO Cares Startup Engagement, and Young Entrepreneurship Academy. SDG 5 – Gender Equality. •

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Society doesn’t understand the value of entrepreneurship. Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. But most people are unaware of this and the enormous potential of entrepreneurship in their communities and society in general.

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A Meeting of Unreasonable Minds

Entrepreneurs' Organization

For 2018 we are planning for 300-plus attendees. Plus, making it free for all ensures that even the most economically disadvantaged people in our society can attend and learn. Examples of this include helping a local school with their entrepreneurship class and creating the strategy for a local child protection and anti-abuse NGO.

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Your deal flow is not diverse enough

TechCrunch

Alisee de Tonnac is co-founder and co-CEO of Seedstars , a Swiss-based group with a mission to impact people’s lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. Seedstars group is present in 90+ countries with activities that include the largest entrepreneurship competition in emerging markets. -->.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

James Burnes: Ministry of Awesome is a startup ecosystem organisation that is on a mission to drive New Zealand’s economic growth through founder-led innovation. We had this event called Coffee and Jam that was intended to let people think and share their ideas and big dreams for the city.

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Minority-Owned Small Businesses Especially Impacted by COVID-19, Can Get Free Help From SCORE

StartupNation

Setting the stage on Hispanic entrepreneurship. Prior to 2020, Hispanic entrepreneurship was on the rise. businesses were Hispanic-owned , according to the 2018 Annual Business Survey released by the U.S. And yet, Hispanic entrepreneurs have continued to demonstrate strong growth, outpacing other groups in recent years.

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The New Economy Starts with Gender Inclusive Programs

Impact Hub

The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Women Entrepreneurship Report 2018/19 shows that the average rate of women’s overall entrepreneurial activity is 10.2%, which is more than three-quarters of the overall rate of men’s entrepreneurial activity. Gender inequality is a global problem. Program setup and design.