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Some Thoughts on Branding Startups and Communities

Both Sides of the Table

We threw a Launchpad LA dinner to bring the community together as we tend to do 6-10 times a year. Brad wrote up his answer here – you should read it because it’s very instructive for how I believe communities ought to think about naming conventions. And of course a place of idyllic weather, culture and a lifestyle.

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Inspiring energy efficiency in Bolivia and avoiding corruption

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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. Educating against waste management. Managing a team with strong values.

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Share the mindset of success in EO Accelerator

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. Since Allen owns her office building, she started a garden in the back for her community to grow and harvest vegetables.

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10 Fundamentals For A More Human-Centric Workplace

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Where do you find energy and inspiration to show up for work each day? For me, it’s my team and the culture we’ve created together. We asked leaders of organizations that have been recognized as outstanding workplaces to share their perspectives on creating great company culture. This is not by happenstance or luck. Build trust.

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Remodeling English language education in Costa Rica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community. When training other teachers, it is important for Alex to convey and encourage the same level of energy and passion that motivated him to start this school.

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Inc. 5000 company leader shares her entrepreneurial journey

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And seeing them hit their stride, find their passion and thrive in our culture is beyond fulfilling. The coaches and the community have made me a better mom, wife, leader and person. And it gives me so much more energy. Weaknesses are no longer obscured by “culture.” I aggressively invest in people.

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Survivors

Both Sides of the Table

I saw those that had the fortitude to deal with nuclear winter and find a way to plow ahead anyways and not lose energy. And it’s what I believe sets apart the tech startup culture more than any other sector out there. Men and women were made in that generation. I saw others that folded at the first sight of blood.