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How to Create a Healthy Local Startup and Tech Community

This is going to be BIG.

In 2010, Antonio Garcia Martinez, the founder of AdGrok, wrote, “New York will always be a tech backwater, I don’t care what Chris Dixon or Ron Conway or Paul Graham say.” On the other had, I wouldn’t be surprised if Miami winds up with a fantastic community feel and vibe but struggles to produce big companies.

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88% of Entrepreneurs Struggle with Mental Health: 8 Ways to Cope

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each 10 October, the World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day. In 2024, the day focuses on the close connection between mental health and work. According to a study of 227 entrepreneurs in 46 countries by Founder Reports , 87.7% of entrepreneurs report struggling with one or more mental health issues.

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How Founders Can Master Mental Resilience to Stay in the Game Long Enough to Win

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In May, mental health is top of mind with Mental Health Awareness Month and Mental Health Awareness Week , 13-19 May. Connection practices bring us closer to the people, communities, and identities we hold dear. It includes things like journaling, reciting mantras, and practicing gratitude.

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How to Protect Your Mental Health When Starting a Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As we turn the calendar to May, Mental Health Awareness is top of mind with Mental Health Awareness Month and the upcoming May 13-19 Mental Health Awareness Week. Open conversations about mental health and seeking professional support when needed are essential steps to address these challenges. Don’t neglect your body.

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Creating a forever home for this Trinidadian community and the endangered animals within it

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI Fellow Rondell Hamilton is the founder of Rennie’s Orphanage and Animal Rescue (ROAR) in Trinidad, a nonprofit organization managing the rehabilitation, repopulation, and rescue of wild animals. ROAR seeks to ensure each member of the community understands the correlation of a balanced ecosystem and human health.

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Create community: Advice on branding from YLAI Fellow Luisfer Pelayo

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

By Luisfer Pelayo, founder of ATÁLIA. When we start a brand, we rarely begin with thinking about the community around it. The question for many might be: Why create a community? The question for many might be: Why create a community? In my experience, generating a community implies giving something extra.

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5 Tips to Prevent Burnout (and Protect Your Mental Health)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By Chantel Cohen, founder and CEO of CWC Coaching & Therapy Stress is an unavoidable part of life. Not only is this harmful to your mental well-being, but burnout can take a toll on your physical health as well, as research has linked it to various health problems such as hypertension, heart disease, fatigue and more.

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