Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 22, 2019

I know it’s hard work, but I am determined to keep fighting against misinformation in my work through media literacy, just to minimize as much as possible the negative impact it could have on me personally as well as on my everyday activities. It is very important to be an active spectator, an autonomous explorer, and a media communicator.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

In an era where an endless number of apps, news stories, social media posts, and products are all competing for attention, it can be difficult to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Understand your audience and educate your community. By Bryce Kelly. Kitts and Nevis as a radio and podcast personality.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

To provide an opportunity for VCs and senior executives to engage with the community by giving back rather than just attending more cocktail parties. The first two years of the program focused on education & mentorship. This education will continue. Can the community support them? Report Card.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 4, 2010

The event also marked the end of voting for the first nextNY Community awards, made possible by the generous sponsors of the event. Buddy Media and Yelp had single digit returns. NY Angels sponsored this award, continuing in its campaign to educate entrepreneurs on the importance of bringing on experienced investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 19, 2022

With my extensive knowledge in complex investigations involving trafficking organizations, I thought, “How can we give back to our community?”. That became our main focus: To educate the hospitality industry. Tell us about Operation Rose and its community impact.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 23, 2011

With all of this news about Brooklyn 's tech scene , I've been thinking a lot about what made the NYC innovation community grow so quickly. The "meetup" culture of NYC, where there are three great educational events to go to every night is how the community bootstrapped itself.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2021

Financed by private investors, and media conglomerate Vivendi, the company declined to disclose its total capital raised to date. The platform, produced by Vivendi, includes documentaries, podcasts, articles and interviews between experts and known players in the chess community.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

We believe it’s important to have our partners all based in one location so our starting point is wanting our partners to be based in LA and be committed to making this city a vibrant startup community that is now the third largest in the country. As a result we need somebody well networked into these communities already.

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Source Link

MAY 5, 2021

During our March Quarterly Conversation, affiliates discussed the challenges moving from individual entrepreneur support organizations to a collaborative, community-based model. According to Tiffany Nixon from NetWork Kansas , engagement should start at the local level. Addressing affiliate questions.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 15, 2013

I’m thrilled to announce Brooklyn Bridge Ventures’ investment in Tinybop , a new Brooklyn-based studio building the most creative and thoughtfully-designed educational apps for kids. Raul is a 46-year-old dad, experienced in entertainment, media, and startups.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 6, 2020

She works tirelessly to aid in the development of the full potential of her community and empower others to find economic independence. The YLAI Network spoke with Janese to learn more about her goals for her community and how adaptability in the global pandemic has impacted her reach. Growing up in an inner-city community of St.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 25, 2020

This revealed a much larger problem in Cinthya’s community and country: “clothing is the second-most environmentally-harmful industry, right after oil,” says Cinthya. The goal to eliminate clothing waste in the community drove the launch of Beleaf. Identify the needs facing your community, what do they need help with the most?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Also, their social media marketing tips were extremely encouraging and insightful for all entrepreneurs. Create a Community. Be it an in-person event or online forum, a community is a key to success. Having a community of customers and prospects can help your small business increase: Brand awareness. Foster brand loyalty.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

Known for igniting purpose-driven business growth, this years event will feature none other than media icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey , who will join T.D. Entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the country will gather in Dallas June 12-14, 2025, for the return of the Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 3, 2019

It diverts funds from public services such as health care, education, and sanitation. Corrupt officials divert funds from public services like health care and education to projects that will line their pockets. Coordinate a sporting event that the community can participate in to raise awareness of corruption.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

The creative community has been a ripe target for startups building tools and services to serve their interests and needs as they transition from their traditionally offline practices into a digital present and future. Cotorruelo said in an interview, referring to the the courses, but also the company’s community of users.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 18, 2022

Top 3 DIY tactics, according to a former BBC journalist turned media relations troubleshooter Image by author I sifted at least 100,000 story pitches when I worked on the main planning desks for BBC News (radio, tv, and online) and its investigative show Panorama. So here are the top 3 things you can do yourself to get media coverage: 1.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

She says you should also study the numbers associated with your marketing, including website traffic, email open numbers, social media engagement, and more. Nubian Hueman is a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 8, 2011

I've been very lucky over the last six years of being involved in the NYC innovation community to meet some fantastic folks. By the way, I didn't add social media as a tip because, if you're reading this blog, you probably already use it. When you're educated by Jesuits, you know the word "discernment". 1) Be Discerning.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

We started raising funds in addition to making gifts over a decade ago when we started our computer science education work in New York City and Gotham Gives takes that approach to philanthropy and allows us to use it in other areas. You can also follow Gotham Gives on Twitter if you want to follow our activities on social media.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

A branded podcast is a podcast produced by a company to increase brand awareness, generate leads, create thought leadership and grow an active user community. Branded podcasts can take many forms, including interview style, narrative storytelling, educational or instructional content, or even a fictional drama series.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

New York will feature five this summer alone--Techstars, DreamIt, Startl and the NYC Seed/EDC Media and Finance incubators. On to of that, connected communities of entrepreneurs are better at incubating and supporting startups now than ever before. Online communities provide lots of valuable information as well.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

Focus your cost-effective tactics in these areas: Content Marketing: Focus on crafting valuable blog posts, captivating social media content, educational videos , or compelling webinars that resonate with your intended audience.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

A steady stream of media coverage is one of the best ways to ensure that you are keeping your business visible and relevant. To keep your business in the eye of the media and public, try creating news. Media coverage: 6 ways to generate buzz. Related: Why Now is the Right Time to Pursue Earned Media. Host a survey.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

He is also a Coffee Q-Grader through the Coffee Quality Institute, and he serves as the co-founder of the Dávila Dream Foundation, providing financial assistance and basic needs to marginalized youth in Nicaragua through educational scholarships. The road ahead is difficult, but it is so worth it.”.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Once he started building a community, he also learned they had a specific need he could fill. Not all niche communities have large, interactive followings. Here's an article and podcast interview I enjoyed called: Build a Community and the Sales Will Follow: [link] Click To Tweet. I'm studying media. Building a Community.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

Department of State is supporting five outstanding 2022 YLAI fellows to travel as youth delegates to the Summit of the Americas, where they will serve as a voice for the YLAI fellowship program, their communities, and youth across the region. Afroricas also promotes diversity-friendly brands on social media and at events across the country.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

The problem is that misguided startups with too much money to spend also take up scarce resources—like engineering talent, media attention, designers, etc.—making —making all of those harder to get for everyone else. Want to get these folks help? Help doesn’t necessarily mean an angel round sized check.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

It was a great chance for the class to interact with the community in LA. We’ll be conducting a series of educational programes covering: fund raising, team building, product development, sales, marketing, business development and how to prioritize your time as a CEO. And of course we had, TheMan.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2022

Is it community, or is it capitalism? It’s a question atop my mind everytime I see a community-focused startup launch with a parade of party rounds, twitter threads and links to a free Discord you can join with other like-minded fintech lovers. Community is the new AI. “As And he, respectfully, disagrees.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 13, 2022

With more than a billion monthly active users globally, TikTok has become the fastest-growing social media platform of the decade — but with 63 percent of its users under the age of 30 , executives are quick to disregard it as a juvenile app best leveraged to keep kids quiet after dinner. . Early adopters are rewarded with influence .

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

Many climate-focused industries and technologies are so new that policymakers are still learning what they are, making education and proactive outreach essential. There’s a cottage industry of folks figuring out how to stack tax credits from the inflation Reduction Act to accelerate sustainable initiatives.

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500

MARCH 10, 2020

Esports continues to be a leader in advancing media technology, yet the gaming community continues to struggle in creating a singular hub for viewers to check out all their favorite games and for there to be a singular hub for gaming education. The post Ones to Watch in Esports appeared first on 500 Startups.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

Eight entrepreneurial teams presented their business startup ideas to a panel of judges, friends, family, and other community members for a chance to win $10,000 to launch their business. Out of the eight entrepreneurial teams, two were awarded prize money!

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Founder Bounty

JANUARY 30, 2025

Key Takeaway: Identify specific health-related needs within your community or target demographic. Creating innovative solutions that enhance productivity and communication could establish your business as a leader in this space. Tailor your offerings to meet specific educational needs while embracing technology.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2010

It’s always fun debating companies with Dana because she’s always so knowledgeable on deals – particularly those in the digital media, ad-tech and eCommerce spaces. Current round: $8mm in Series B from RRE Ventures (Will Porteous)(lead), SoftBank, Hearst Interactive Media, SV Angel (Ron Conway), Founder Collective.Total raised: $11.5mm.

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Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Over the last few years he’s been a diligent company-builder, brand steward, and community leader. The order is important because I fell in love with the product before I even knew about the company, and the hustle of its founder/CEO Sandro Roco. As people and culture evolves, so does Sanzo’s place in it.

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