Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Education, powerful connections, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are all keys to entrepreneurial success. Throughout my years as a member, I have exponentially grown my business, achieved authority status through educational programs, and made lasting friendships with people all over the world.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 23, 2014

When I turn down the opportunity to invest in a startup, I really turn it down. If I don''t have clarity on something, it means that I don''t think the space and the opportunity size is big enough to get clarity. I try and say exactly what I don''t believe will happen, or why I don''t believe in what you''re doing.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. Why do you believe that English education is so important?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2020

And that’s been an opportunity to cut out after-school activities and drop the commutes. 4 Opportunities for Growth During a Pandemic. To make bold choices despite the business-related challenges you face, I recommend considering these hopeful (yet pragmatic) opportunities. An opportunity to trim fat from your budget.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Freedom to succeed or fail on my own accord (though failure is just another opportunity). Education changed my life. That is why I support university education of young women. I believe in the transformative power of education. Opportunity to Fix What’s Broken. Freedom to set my own goals, vision and mission.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities, rights, and benefits,” says Marí?a She dedicates herself to creating wearable art and ethical jewelry using unconventional materials and creating fair employment opportunities for at-risk groups in El Salvador. Our partners usually help with opportunities in education and mental health.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 14, 2015

You see, Meg is a career educator, so play is never just play. Play is an opportunity to learn and discover. Plus, it's a great opportunity for additional income and is a positive addition to every community. Brian, as a product manager, spent his whole career thinking about how to solve customer needs in a scalable way.

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MARCH 18, 2019

They’re building campuses, districts, buildings, spaces, as well as running new educational efforts and contests—basically anything they can think of to foster the growth of new and innovative companies. This is exactly the wrong way to think about the economic opportunity presented by innovation.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 19, 2023

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. Dr Jenny Douché, Callaghan Innovation.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 1, 2021

When I look at all of the opportunities we are currently considering plus all of the investments we have made this year to date, what stands out most to me is the location of the founders and teams. I believe the pandemic changed that equation dramatically and USV’s “deal log” is a great example of that.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2015

We will have two well-funded companies educating the market on why this market opportunity for the $24 billion US storage market is ripe for disruption. So why would I want to damage a bunch of friendships for no reason? But the bigger truth is the competition is important. When we funded Sam , Rahul and team at MakeSpace > 2.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

The Vietnam Angel Network (VAN) provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage startups. Members gain access to experts, executive education, leadership development, and a network of successful entrepreneurs — all of which can accelerate your growth. Register now!

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

SourceLink Ne braska is now a statewide platform that anyone can use to search for nonprofit, education, and government resources related to entrepreneurship, economic and community development. Solving statewide community opportunities. Worth the wait. A wealth of resources is right.

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Source Link

MAY 5, 2021

By creating space for your network to meet together regularly, learn what other organizations are currently doing, and to collaboratively address challenges and opportunities, you build trust and more fully involve your partners in the work you’re doing.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

He met the organization while he was becoming an aspiring leader himself in civic training school, and grew with the organization to become one of their educators. Jimmy’s optimistic attitude can be summarized with the fact that he does not see problems, he only sees opportunities for creative solutions. Networking in action.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Providing five-minute tips and tricks about what to do and not to do with your computer during these sessions allowed me an easy way to start educating my community as well. Why do you think it is important to educate the community about technology? . My goal performing repairs is to fix a problem, but also to educate others.

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OCTOBER 19, 2016

It means a lot to me to find financial opportunities investing in companies that I can be really proud of--education companies like Tinybop and Tinkergarten , or companies at the forefront of fair labor practices like Homer Logistics. I'm thrilled to be an investor in The Wing --a Home Base for Women on Their Way.

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

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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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It is the highlight of the annual Computer Science Education Week which is the first week of December, which is this week. Many AVC readers know that getting computer science education into every building in the NYC public schools has been a long standing passion project of mine. The Chancellor calls it his “north star.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

They are people who are denied involvement or face limited involvement in social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life. That means educating yourself on the privileges you enjoy to better understand the perspectives of members of marginalized communities. Educate your own community.

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MAY 5, 2015

I went through eight years of Jesuit education, both at Regis High School and Fordham University--and one of the tenets they tried to convey was to be "Men and Women for Others". I ask, " What could I do for iOS developers so that a bunch of them show up in a place and I can create an opportunity for this company to get in front of them?"

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Individuals who had never considered launching a startup began creating businesses out of a combination of necessity and opportunity. The campaign introduces people to the path of entrepreneurship, creates opportunity for collaboration and facilitates access to capital and other resources that are vital to entrepreneurial success.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Perhaps if tech suddenly made housing, healthcare, transportation, combating opioids AND fixing climate change super cheap, AND enabled underemployed and displaced workers to survive on a living wage, AND provided childcare and education, I’m sure @aoc would give you a refund. link] — Charlie O'Donnell (@ceonyc) February 18, 2019.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 28, 2020

Markets take a turn, opportunities disappear, and unforeseen circumstances prevent us from being able to follow through with business as usual. This is an opportunity to come out stronger and more resilient — and to get creative. Adaptability is the key to survival in an ever-changing world.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. D éborah’s aim for the future of CAPAZ involves establishing a physical space to network and hold workshops for the community.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 16, 2023

All while raising over tens of millions in venture capital from elite Silicon Valley investors and eyeing a big mission: become the brand families can turn to when they think about a child’s education. We’ll talk about opportunity in the sector in a post-pandemic landscape — and how he landed investor patience. It’s fun and helpful.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

Corporations and educational institutions had to find ways to bring people together for meetings and instruction. It was scary, but it also offered opportunities for new ways of thinking. Being in quarantine can offer opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, despite the challenges it forces upon you.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Invest in Education and Training Sustainability is an evolving field. Continuous education and training for your team are essential. Collaboration can lead to innovative solutions and cost-saving opportunities. Be prepared for setbacks and view them as learning opportunities. Flexibility and adaptability are key.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Through tourism, I am giving the opportunity to local kids to dream for a better future,” she says.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. — Jenifer Clift, EO Melbourne, Director of Otto Stronger Female Networks Mentoring opportunities are less often afforded to women.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Louis AgriBusiness Club : The organization offers networking opportunities that bring together various stakeholders in the AgTech sector.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

He told me about how he grew up in the projects in NYC with a single mom and even though he had done extraordinary well in school and thus had a great education – those were still his roots. Tristan told me about an idea that he was really passionate about but wasn’t sure that VCs would fund it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

All In delivers hundreds of curated experiences around five key pillars that touch on today’s greatest needs: community, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, education and entertainment. While still extremely challenging, it is also quite exciting to help clients adapt and explore new opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

We did a full-court press led by Steven because once we decided this was the team we wanted to work with and this opportunity mapped to our belief system that content + tech will build a generation of great Internet companies. Plus physical. Parents & kids. This is so clearly our future. It is what Seriously was designed to do.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How a Jamaican financial educator perseveres through adversity. 2018 YLAI Fellow Kenishia Mais, founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform designed to empower young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, faced a lot of adversity on her path to financial success and entrepreneurship.

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