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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Catherine, Jamaica, she saw her community experiencing low education rates. Her parents instilled in her the importance of education, good morals and values. The post How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

Both Sides of the Table

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. The first two years of the program focused on education & mentorship. This education will continue. For the past 2.5

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

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. Were convening power to ensure todays dreamers have the capital, mentorship, and networks to turn their visions into sustainable enterprises.

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Finding your brand identity in 4 steps

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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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Should every startup get funded?

This is going to be BIG.

If you can’t back it up with guidance and mentorship, we’re burning up a lot of cash, 500k at a time. 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 Want to get these folks help?

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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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Ben Franklin’s Spring 2024 TechCelerator Winners Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

First place of $5,500 went to TDAY Sports , founded by Justin Leusner (Centre County): A social media marketing company targeting Gen-Z sports fans, TDAY Sports creates captivating content to fill the gap in sports media focused on younger generations. Out of the eight entrepreneurial teams, two were awarded prize money!

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