Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. Learn how other #YLAIStrong entrepreneurs are building their resilience and strengthening their businesses in the face of adversity. By Shannon Courtney. Communities, economies and trade benefit from strong businesses that have learned to weather unexpected challenges.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Heidi Zak , Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffet, Kendra Scott , Sara Blakely and Bill Gates—entrepreneurs may appear quite diverse, but they typically share a few key qualities. What makes an entrepreneur? The adage couldn’t be more true than in the context of successful entrepreneurs. Not sure how to network?

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2009

This is part of my new series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I wanted to also post the series here to have it as a resource on my blog for future entrepreneurs who stop by. If you haven’t spent time over there you should.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to join the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s largest membership network formed exclusively by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere? If you’re a new EO member, congratulations! If you’re a new EO member, congratulations!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2022

. — Alberto Soto, Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) Alumnus and EO Guatemala member. Not only should you start your entrepreneurial journey now, but GSEA alumni also suggest building your network of peers and mentors as soon as possible. Explore your endless opportunities. Optional or not.” .

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

Peer-to-peer lending is back! Our “hot deal of the week&# turned out to be more of the “hot theme of the week.&# P2P lending networks are revived and brought it a whopping $40 million in investments announced recently. entrepreneur Wil Schroter (I am an angel investor in Affordit). Others I have not.

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Gust

JANUARY 13, 2013

Many believe that entrepreneurs are born, not made. While I agree that successful company builders usually have a natural inclination to be entrepreneurs, a good education helps polish that apple. We can all point to examples of successful entrepreneurs who dropped out of college, but still went on to make a big impact.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2020

Not surprisingly if you’re familiar with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), plenty of these organizations are led by EO members. Not surprisingly if you’re familiar with the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), plenty of these organizations are led by EO members. We, as entrepreneurs, are hearing about layoffs from everywhere. “We,

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

Network Up. I believe that market conditions drive innovation as much as great entrepreneurs do. Prices down. But what else? The world still has economic challenges that often aren’t perceived by many of us the tech world in our little cocoons of Silicon Valley, NYC or Los Angeles. Add unemployment to debt. Market meet reality.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

The ultimate live event for entrepreneurs, INSPIRE + SUCCEED is coming to New Zealand for the first time in April-May, presented by Success Resources. In the full day of learning, attendees will get actionable insights from eight speaker sessions, plus the opportunity to network and connect with other entrepreneurs.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 18, 2012

I'd say it has to be payments, because knowing who your friends are gives them a natural advantage in peer to peer. That data can also be used for fraud prevention because it's pretty hard to fake a person on Facebook compared to the normal behaviors and extended network of others. Entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. She quickly realized it was a difficult place for her to succeed, since she built her network roots in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

In my Twitter bio is says that I’m “ looking to invest in passionate entrepreneurs ,” which almost sounds like I was just looking for a cliché soundbite to describe myself. Passion is also the featured heavily in nearly every presentation I give to entrepreneurs or on college campuses or in talks with MBA students.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 22, 2020

Entrepreneurs are resilient people. However, it is important to recognize that as an entrepreneur you can continually improve and work on building your resilience. Build your network. Focusing on expanding your network to include like-minded peers and mentors is an important part of building your resilience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

Ramos, an EO member and entrepreneur. . I received a message from a friend about a global entrepreneurs’ organization coming to the city of São Paulo. She invited me to meet the group, and let me know it was looking for entrepreneurs just like me. It’s the ultimate toolbox for entrepreneurs. You are not alone.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. She created the organization out of her passion for social entrepreneurial impact. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

Walton is an member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and founder of Avirtual , a company that supplies virtual employees. The global coronavirus pandemic has forced a widespread shift to remote work. The impact on our families and careers has been significant. For all these reason and many more, we’re stressed! Daily team huddles.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

You need to see more patterns of success and failure than just the ones you experienced yourself as an entrepreneur. Great advisors help entrepreneurs come up with the answers themselves, versus just giving them all the answers as you see them from your own experience. 2) Network with as many other angel investors as possible.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Boston and CEO of Symphony Advantage , which helps CEOs achieve ongoing personal and professional success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders?to Here’s what he shared: I invite you?CEOs, Finding My Tribe in EO.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

on all the computers and established a network using Novell. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not. Many of my best friends have MBAs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2019

When Brannon Poe first heard of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization , it was from a friend in Texas. no doubt, but starting things is what energizes most entrepreneurs.”. Brannon is also enjoying the perks of being part of a peer group such as EO. Brannon is also enjoying the perks of being part of a peer group such as EO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These “warm” relationships then prove to be critical when opportunities enable a person who has done this well to see a possibility and mobilize a network. Across all of the work we find people that create energy or enthusiasm in networks is four times the predictor of a high performer. What is dysfunctional collaboration?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 15, 2017

In fact, it’s a common thread among many of today’s top entrepreneurs. Maybe it’s because the education system isn’t suited to aspiring entrepreneurs. By Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands (the banner company to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?) and EO Vancouver member. Don’t Quit Your Daydream. They installed their own “Can You Imagine?”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 29, 2020

He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. . “If If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Nikola Tesla. Life is busy, and focus is hard to come by. Do you ever feel overwhelmed with no idea where to start? Remain aware. Excitement?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2023

It’s Small Business Week in the US, April 30 – May 6, a time to celebrate entrepreneurs and startups for their big ideas and their unrelenting drive to bring them into reality. It’s also an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to share experience, inspiration, and the challenges you’ve overcome to make your business a success.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

It should help some entrepreneurs to better access early-stage capital and should allow some angel investors better access to deal flow. In Jason’s mind half of the VC industry will now disappear as entrepreneurs flock to him and to Dave Morin for their money. So there you have it. Must be doing something right! Bowery Capital).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Natasha recently shared how EO impacted her life and business : As an entrepreneur, having an impressive arsenal of tools to pull from at any moment can be the difference between success and failure. That’s where the Entrepreneurs’ Organization comes in. The company has been named to the Inc.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Any community can cultivate entrepreneurship and help aspiring business owners start and grow companies, but it’s important to identify and acknowledge the unique obstacles entrepreneurs face in different parts of the country in order to be able to tailor solutions to their specific needs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

Photo caption: EO members who volunteered to coach GSEA student entrepreneurs include: Divek Barathamanickam, Kate Hancock, Iffat Grecht, Marcelo Bernartt, and Kate Morgan (with Brent Wardrop on the far left behind Divek). Mentoring GSEA student entrepreneurs was one of the most rewarding experiences in my EO journey.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2012

We live in an era where the press espouses the entrepreneurs who have five startups. But for now, the summary is: You’ll extend your network. . You’ll have a peer relationship with another CEO that you have a vested interest in that crosses over to a board – CEO relationship. . You’ll get exposed to new management styles.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

Let me start by saying two things: Events like this are invaluable to startups because the significant value comes from building the network across portfolio companies and the discussion one can have with your peer group. Entrepreneurs always walk away with new relationships, knowledge, deal discussions and enthusiasm.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Why self-care is important for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs know that it takes a lot of time and effort to get their dreams off the ground. Meeting your goals as an entrepreneur often requires long days and long nights, navigating stressful decisions and finances, and dealing with rejection and redirection. By Jewelle Saunders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Sure, business owners and entrepreneurs aren’t required to deliver keynote presentations at large conferences or launch side careers as inspirational speakers. Entrepreneurs’ Organization is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. Plus, a strong public presence can bolster your authority.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

Contributed by Dr. Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. When hundreds of EO entrepreneurs under the same roof connect with a speaker at precisely the same time, that energy is exhilarating. Our inclusive, supportive network showed that we can ride out unprecedented global crises together—that’s who we are.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Monkey and Me: A Real Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs” by Mike Smerklo. In addition to getting the help you need and gaining perspective from your peers, there’s an added, less obvious benefit to asking for help. The world likes to tell the story of entrepreneurs who have a “magic touch” that turns every idea to gold.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

On to of that, connected communities of entrepreneurs are better at incubating and supporting startups now than ever before. Whether you're at a Plug and Play, Dogpatch, General Assembly or just hanging out in the lobby of an Ace Hotel, you're never that far from a peer group of startups in any big city. Don't want to learn code?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

While you rarely hear about one without the others, conflating them would be a mistake. Diversity doesn’t beget inclusion, and even the most homogenous teams can have some equitable and inclusive dynamics. Instead, I like to think of equity and inclusion as the foundation upon which diversity is built. Set more meaningful goals.

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