Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Inspired by her inclusive mission, the YLAI Network team asked her a few questions about how she advocates for and empowers members of her community and how she recommends you become an agent of change. These include single mothers, deaf-mute women, former prisoners, and women living in vulnerable communities in our country.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

What began as a passion for crafting unique experiences has evolved into a dedicated mission to make events more sustainable and impactful. Today, Analog Events is proud to have achieved its B Corp certification, a testament to our commitment to sustainability and innovation in every activation we undertake. This was no small feat.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 21, 2021

She’s on a mission to transform the SWAG industry from a toxic polluter to a conscientious connector of people and values with a strong focus on sustainability. which helped us further our environmental sustainability goals. Is it profitable to be sustainable? The bottom line is that being sustainable is more costly upfront.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 12, 2022

Investing in a Sustainable Future. When it comes to preserving and protecting the Earth for our communities and the generations to come to have access to green spaces, clean water and air, and health, it’ll take a collective investment far more significant than any individual. Modal Close Button. The time to care and act is now. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2021

EO is an avid supporter of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ?17 EO has a framework for sustainability and how it will become net positive by 2030. He is also the president and CEO of Levven Electronics Ltd , a company that makes home ownership more sustainable and affordable. Finding a sustainable business model.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. The YLAI Network team asked Victor a few questions about his strong commitment to justice and his dedication to never letting anyone or anything stop him from doing what is right.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 16, 2020

To that end, my goal was to make the firm the most accessible VC fund in New York—showing up across diverse communities, getting rid of barriers to access like requirements for warm intros, and being conscious of which patterns of success I believe in and which only serve to reinforce certain power dynamics.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

On 25–26 June 2019, EO presented a two-day International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations focused on inspiring, educating and connecting business leaders to promote sustainable business practices. Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We are experiencing unprecedented opportunities for communities to evaluate how best to respond to short-term needs while building resilient solutions for long-term success. Having worked in over 100 communities for over 18 years, SourceLink understands that with ecosystem-building there will never be a check box to mark “done”.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 5, 2019

YLAI Network members Juliana Nieva de Castillo from Tucumán, Argentina and Julio César Bueno Cruz from Cali, Colombia illustrate two forms of social innovation and community support through unique business concepts. Her work highlights the impact that everyone can have on their community and the environment through small choices.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world. Hear Network Building Strategies from Communities Around the U.S. We would love to hear how your community celebrates entrepreneurship.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Entrepreneurship can empower individuals and communities limited in resources. Someone with a good entrepreneurial spirit will look for ways to improve a community and its integrity through its businesses and missions. La Escombrera changed the rules of the game and has been successful in promoting sustainable products.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work. It was a culture shock,” she states.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The concept of building networks of support, or what has sometimes been referred to as, forging “entrepreneurial ecosystems”, has been a key focus for many advancing the idea that innovation and entrepreneurship will be the future of not just our recovery- but the necessary inclusive pathway for economic advancement and wealth building for all.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Youth entrepreneurship and community cohorts can also help drive more entrepreneurship in rural regions. Nicole LaChapelle.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

They’d like to see us continue spotlighting best practices and community success stories in our newsletter and on socials, so please be sure to follow us on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest and greatest from our network! webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Today marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual initiative that shines a light not only on the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and global economy, but also the importance of building infrastructures that make it easier for them to start and scale their businesses. SourceLink? Using data to strengthen support.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

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. Building sustainable societies. Creating unique lesson plans. I wanted to establish one-on-one time to get to know them.”.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

After collectively witnessing many of our main street and small businesses across the country close in 2020, there arose a new sense of appreciation for the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and our economy. In 2021, we saw new programs and funding opportunities from the EDA and SBA to rebuild, sustain and grow entrepreneurship.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2019

CSR and sustainability can be viewed as new magnets for talent. Forbes has reported that millennials “put an emphasis on corporate social responsibility, have a great reverence for the environment, place higher worth on acquiring experiences than material things, and are adept at building communities around shared interests.”.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

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. Hernann’s advice to network members is to “believe in what you are doing and be creative.”

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Nebraska now have access to a premier network of interconnected support resources that spans the 76,878 square mile state. In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. affiliate, SourceLink Nebraska !

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. To sustain the work of ecosystem building, we must equip our practitioners for the long haul with a professional job description, training programs, ongoing peer support, and sustainable funding models. Metro Area.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 4, 2019

The YLAI Network hosted Michael Goldberg , a professor of entrepreneurship and an expert in international business development, for a Facebook chat in November for Global Entrepreneurship Week. Michael answered questions from network members requesting advice for their entrepreneurial endeavors. 5 ways to manage burnout.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In 2021, among SourceLink’s network of statewide affiliates, we have seen a 20% jump in the number of entrepreneurs accessing digital resources compared to the same period in 2020. Business owners accessing these statewide networks showed two main areas of need—business planning (42%) and financial assistance (25%).

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Source Link

APRIL 14, 2021

million “missing businesses” the Center for Global Policy Solutions estimates either aren’t started or are unable to be sustained by people of color because of discrimination. Those numbers come from the 1.1 SourceLink offers resources and support to help you do just that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 31, 2018

EO Philippines members are determined to help one particular community that was devastated by the natural disaster. The Ayala Foundation , which works to build productive, creative and self-reliant Filipino communities, works with the cobblers-turned-farmers to provide skills and opportunities. How Cobblers Became Farmers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. Celebrating his success in building a sustainable movement, the YLAI Network spoke with Neish recently for background into TransWave’s beginnings and for an update on its future.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

An organization started by a YLAI Network member in Peru, Tejiendo Sonrisas , represents a team of activists working toward the goal defined by the U.N. Tejiendo Sonrisas focuses on human rights, environmental protection, sustainable production, and risk and emergency response. We want to sensitize more people about these problems.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Espinoza : I learned that for Lazarillo, we can’t focus on just one place in one city; we need to understand the changing needs of our community. What advice would you give to other young leaders to do the same in their community and their businesses? We have users in 45 countries. People using Lazarillo in the U.S. government.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. It has the diversity and cheaper rent necessary for great creative potential and I think you're going to see a lot of development next year of Brooklyn as its own unique, but complimentary community of innovation.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. So entrepreneurs need to think the same way some VCs do – because markets change, competition changes, innovation & technology cycles move so fast only having a few truly outstanding leaders in your company can you sustain any sort of advantage.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Thank you to our fantastic panelists Preston Langley ( Launch Network ), Cameron Cushman and Marco Johnson ( Sparkyard ), Denisse Rodríguez and Natalia Alicea Morales ( Colmena66 ) and Kyle Coogler ( IASourceLink ), and hats off to the Global Entrepreneurship Network on facilitating another successful GEW.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

In a world where constant change and the need for sustainable solutions are more urgent than ever, young entrepreneurs emerge as the driving force behind innovation and progress — as demonstrated by the winners of EO’s 2023 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. However, developing solutions and sponsoring comprehensive change takes time.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

Held at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, the 2025 Good Soil Forum continues to serve as a transformative platform that offers not just ideas, but real tools, capital, and community for entrepreneursespecially those from historically underserved backgrounds. Jakes Group and Founder of the Good Soil Movement.

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