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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Mentorship is one of the best gifts. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective. It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. Why Peer to Peer?

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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

Entrepreneurs' Organization

While I eventually found success through perseverance, strategic partnerships, and the unwavering support of my wife and team, I often wonder if the journey could have been less daunting with the right mentorship. Registered with both FINRA and SEC, Equifund is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and educating investors.

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Launchpad LA – More Details Revealed

Both Sides of the Table

Encourage the most successful LA tech entrepreneurs who had previously started companies to get involved as mentors, instructors or just informal advisors. We decided that V2 would have a more formal education program taught by real practitioners rather than just hosting discussions on topics as we did in V1. I’m excited.

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Meet 5 YLAI Fellows Traveling as Youth Delegates to the Summit of the Americas

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Georgia is the strategic leader of an educational enterprise that stands for the social mobility of Afro-descendant women. The company provides services based on social justice and income distribution through developing training and mentorships for young professionals from minorities focusing on career and entrepreneurship matters.

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The idea that university degrees don’t matter is a Silicon Valley fantasy

TechCrunch

Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Topic Universities,” and is CEO of Crimson Education , a university admissions consulting company. Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn.

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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Angel is the founder of Blue Hope ( Azul Esperanza ), an organization that provides educational therapy to children on the autism spectrum. I have formed great friendships and mentorships and acquired entrepreneurial knowledge that has helped my organization. How has YLAI helped your organization grow and develop? Thank you, Angel!

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Top Leadership Trends—and Why They Matter

Entrepreneurs' Organization

To keep up with rapidly changing technology, more companies recognize the need to invest in their employees’ education and development. Mentorships are yet another way to support professional development. Plus, talented and informed employees naturally support the overall growth of the organization.