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14 EO Members Share The Best Thing About Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week , here’s how EO members from around the world responded when asked: What is the best thing about being an entrepreneur? Freedom to succeed or fail on my own accord (though failure is just another opportunity). Entrepreneurship is Freedom to Live the Life we Dream.”. Creating Impact.

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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When asked if entrepreneurship is lonely, EO members shared these thoughts. . The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none.

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SourceLink + National League of Cities – Impacting Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities

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Through this commitment it challenges community leaders to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and education by partnering with key constituents in the community and making a commitment to strengthen regional innovation. Committed partnerships. Entrepreneurial ecosystem expertise.

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Educate, Empower, Support: EO Women Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way

Entrepreneurs' Organization

WEDO Canada’s mission is to educate, empower and support future women entrepreneurs by granting $1 million in scholarships to deserving female post-secondary students across Canada,” Milena said. “We Bridging the Equal Opportunity Gap Shaivi Modi, EO Surat, echoes the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs globally.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

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EO members share 9 lessons learned from childhood entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A different perspective can uncover value and opportunity. On reflection, the key lessons I learned from that venture are: Sometimes, one needs to look at opportunities from different perspectives to uncover value and opportunity. It was when I educated my potential customers that they could pool their funds, the deal was done.

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Strengthening financial education in Argentina with honesty and integrity

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI Fellow Gastón is the founder of eaInversores , an online platform based in Córdoba, Argentina, that provides low-cost investment assistance and financial literacy education. Wanting to also focus on building opportunities in his own community, Gastón pursued social entrepreneurship and launched eaInversores.

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