Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

YLAI has given me the tremendous opportunity to connect to a global network of entrepreneurs as well as gain firsthand work experience in the United States within my field. Additionally, I was awarded a travel grant in 2019 to attend a major financial conference in the United States.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geography does not determine success—it may surface some unique challenges, but it also gives unique opportunities. These businesses deserve our support and celebration; they make up the bulk of the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem in any community. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2020

Written by Ruchir Punjabi , the co-founder and chief digital officer of Distributed Energy , a company that matches investors with renewable energy projects across Africa, Middle East and India, and the founder of Langoor, which was sold to Havas Group in 2019. He is also a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) UAE chapter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

According to the 2019 RBC Economics Research report with findings from Statistics Canada, Ranaldi is part of the glaring “1.7% And although they did not go on to compete on the global stage, Ranaldi appreciated the opportunity to be a part of EO GSEA. . That’s a story we will all be sharing with our kids, isn’t it?

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Dream It

DECEMBER 19, 2019

NeuroFlow ( Healthtech - Fall 2019 ) is a platform for getting patients with behavioral health issues better by supporting clinical teams with collaborative and measurement-based tools in all care settings. This week, the company announced a $7.5 million Series A financing round led by San Francisco-based Builders VC.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 22, 2020

First, this is what an Internet Treasure looks like by the numbers: Across Stack Overflow and the Stack Exchange network, we saw around 10 billion page views from 100+ million unique visitors over the course of 2019. In 2019, Stack Overflow added over 2.8 Over 40,000 jobs were posted on Stack Overflow Jobs in 2019.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

But, I knew I’d be opening a second location the following year, so I used this opportunity to build the desk-less front desk! Growth naturally comes with obstacles and opportunities. Yes, without the struggle, I feel there is no opportunity for growth. Guests wish to have an open and intimate experience.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Some of the common best practices to keep in mind when building an inclusive workplace, according to Ideal , include fair treatment and equal access to opportunities; a focus on teamwork and collaboration; representation at all levels; diversity, equity and inclusion training, and education; and effective and consistent communication.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 8, 2022

I had the support of other business owners in the community who encouraged me to leave. They are constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity. We started using Traction in 2019 and created our company core values, vision statement, mission statement and 10-year target.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 12, 2020

I kicked off the idea to my current LPs that there would be another fund in February of 2019. There was no longer a strategic reason for them to be in my fund—but they were still great supporters and decided to join in for one last fund at half their prior commitment. Let’s start with my fundraising timeline. You cannot die today.

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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. The current coronavirus pandemic has further increased the need to support the health of vulnerable populations remotely with digital tools.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 27, 2020

It’s good to see that the government has been extremely supportive, and that has been shown in the attitudes of lenders. This will create numerous opportunities for investors, and I’m spending most of my time now thinking about what the world will look like after this is over, and what role I would like to play in it.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Today, talent is everywhere yet opportunities are not. Since its launch in 2019, Remote has supported global relocations, helping over 5,000 individuals secure work permits in 2023 alone. Its platform accelerates hiring by 30%, and boosts operational efficiency by 47% – creating more job opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

We believe this consistency in leadership and intuition for where the markets were going in the heady days of 2019–2021 helped us to stay sane in a world that momentarily seemed to have lost its mind and since we have new capital to deploy in the years ahead perhaps I can offer some insights into where we think value will be derived.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

In 2019 alone, the robotics space saw roughly 600 venture-backed fundraising rounds, while construction companies successfully raised roughly 200 venture rounds. Some of the opportunities involve machines, while an equal amount of opportunity lies in the software behind the machines.

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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 30, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS Bits v atoms It’s important to recognize that while the impact that generative AI can have on “bits” is substantial—since generative AI can “manipulate” those bits very easily—we’re probably too early to see a massive opportunity in “atoms” businesses. As technology continues to improve, the answer is an unequivocal “yes.”

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2021

Overall, the startup’s revenue has ballooned by 300% since September 2019, when it last raised money , he said. The startup is also open to exploring opportunities to acquire smaller firms for inorganic growth, he said. Salesforce Ventures is exploring more investment opportunities in India, he said.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. I’d rather put the money into the program themselves than supporting the founders. For us, it was not a good use of money.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

In doing so, members forge a strong bond of support and shared experience. Carolyn Lowe, EO Austin, founder and CEO, ROI Swift A thoughtful personal touch GLC provides opportunities to connect with EO members from all over the world.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 17, 2018

As per a prediction made by IDC (International Data Corporation), by 2019, 40% of digital transformation initiatives will be supported by some sort of cognitive computing or AI effort. The automotive industry, on the other hand, has developed several AI applications, from vehicle design to marketing and sales decision-making support.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In 2019, Italian startups attracted $850 million, compared to just €140 million in 2017, as the VC ecosystem became less insular and more international investors arrived. Milan tends to attract the lion’s share of VC funding — in 2019, startups located there received €311 million, according to NGP Capital. More than 50%?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2022

Founded in 2019, Sunstone is addressing these challenges by offering students a wide-range of additional courses and helping them with securing jobs, its co-founder Piyush Nangru told TechCrunch in an interview. Piyush Nangru (left) and Ashish Munjal co-founded Sunstone in 2019. “The colleges are operating at 40% occupancy.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

On the other hand, the financing gap left by conventional banking institutions has presented an opportunity for innovation, leading to the birth of fintechs like Asilimia. In 2019, the startup won the Africa Cup at the 2019 SA Innovation Summit, securing a $350,000 investment from Unicorn Group, a pan-African investment firm.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2021

Simon Black, PPRO’s CEO, said in an interview that two particular areas of focus in the coming year will be more activity in Asian countries like Singapore and Indonesia, as well as Latin America, where the company acquired a local player, allpago , back in 2019. PPRO is not the only company to be targeting that opportunity.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 31, 2023

Register Indonesian digital bank Superbank , supported by Grab, Singtel, and Emtek Group, is collaborating with Singapore’s Genesis Alternative Ventures to offer a financing package of $40 million for startups in Indonesia. This initiative is designed to support startups within the country’s startup landscape.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Sopoong , a social impact-focused VC, intends to support environmentally minded tech founders in South Korea and Southeast Asia, while building a bridge between Korean conglomerates and startups in the sector. Sopoong has closed on around $8 million (10.3 Sopoong has closed on around $8 million (10.3

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

With the world’s attention turning to Japan for the Rugby World Cup 2019 and for the 2020 Olympics, members of EO Japan realized an opportunity to cultivate an international mindset in their families. What better time to connect with other countries? And what better way to do so than by reaching out to EO peers?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

For example, my EDO had “7 wins” (companies that relocated) in 2018, but only “1 win” in 2019. Does this mean we were less successful in 2019? We rocked it in 2019, but our metrics don’t capture the true nature of our work. Metrics can reflect the strengths and challenges of an ecosystem. Ellen Bateman. Goal 5 in the Field.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

in 17 startups since 2019. They learn how to assess startups’ products, management, market opportunities and business models; how to perform due diligence, evaluate an investment pitch, and make informed investment decisions. Accredited investors are invited to nation’s largest angel conference, which has invested $4.8M

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2021

In 2019, Sommer sold that company for $750 million to 2U in one of the largest edtech exits to date. When asked what changed between his two startups, he says it boils down to one single insight: the point in which a founder has to start helping support students to be ultimately successful.

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Dream It

APRIL 29, 2019

Boston | May 8th, May 10th, June 3rd | The three-part Rock Health Enterprise Insights Series will gather select enterprise executives for a half-day of insights from the latest Rock Health research, facilitated networking opportunities, and expert discussions on startup-enterprise partnerships in digital health. Request an invite.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

To tackle that issue, we have Ampotech as the first of many tenacious and energetic climate warriors that we will support globally.” Ampotech, which is a spin-off from an A*STAR and University of Illinois research institute, also raised $1 in vestments during the seed funding round in 2019.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2021

It’s important to us to work with companies from the very beginning and support them through their entire journey.”. The venture firm has long looked outside of Silicon Valley for opportunities, and has had offices not only in the Bay Area, but in London and Bangalore for years. Accel is also patient.

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StartupNation

JULY 6, 2021

According to research conducted by iCIMS, from January to May 2019, only six tech positions were filled for every 10 that were open. million people), but as of 2019, this number had plunged to just 12% of private-sector American workers. Where employees feel like everyone is getting a fair opportunity. Trustworthy management.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 31, 2021

We’ve not only built a business to support our family and our employees, but we’ve created an impact in our local community. Unrest can lead to new opportunities . A survey conducted in 2019 found that 67% of Americans wanted to quit their jobs to follow their entrepreneurial dreams. Right now, the opportunities are there.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the short term, women founders can take action to boost their chances at VC success in the current investment climate, including leveraging their community and support network and building the necessary self-belief to thrive. In 2019, less than 3% of all VC investment went to women-led companies, and only one-fifth of U.S.

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