Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

When you invest in your business with your own money rather than investment dollars, you pay attention to every penny. My family and I lived a minimalist lifestyle, relying on the support of friends and relatives to make ends meet. Negotiating every expense and extending payment terms wherever possible became second nature.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Its a striking reminder that beyond financial resources and business plans, confidence and support networks are essential for female entrepreneurs to thrive.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Mentoring for entrepreneurs involves receiving personalized guidance and support tailored to the individuals unique personal and business needs. A mentor acts as a trusted advisor whos invested in your success, helping you confidently navigate the entrepreneurial journey.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. And since we all knew that Sam’s dealflow and judgment were sound we empowered him to make early-stage, accelerator-like investments in early-stage entrepreneurs under the Upfront brand.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think USV is only invested around Union Square in NYC? Actually, there is tons of wealth in San Diego but it isn’t organized well to support them. Think again. Angry Birds?

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 2, 2010

Too many entrepreneurs start out their business endeavors with an investment pitch. If you can’t back it up with guidance and mentorship, we’re burning up a lot of cash, 500k at a time. If you just looked at it just as an investment, you could undoubtedly find more money elsewhere, cheaper. Step one: Ask for money.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Brinc, which provides support across various sectors, including Web3, has partnered with Animoca Brands to fast-track over 60 Web3 firms spanning diverse industries. Read more from AsiaTechDaily: Sony Network Invests $3.5 Read more from AsiaTechDaily: Sony Network Invests $3.5

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

Our proposal: governments systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just the local founders. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers. Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School. . all bear the marks of government investment.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In collaboration with the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), this program aims to support innovation and drive growth in India’s evolving space tech sector. This collaborative initiative plans to bring about transformative changes in India’s SpaceTech sector by supporting and guiding ten selected Spacetech startups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

This approach allows you to collect valuable customer feedback without investing excessive resources in full-scale development. In 2024, creative funding solutions extend beyond personal savings or the support of friends and family. Additionally, look for grants, contests, or incubator programs that support early-stage entrepreneurs.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Participants have a chance to win more than $250,000 in cash and other support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is proud to support International Women’s Day (IWD), which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women. What specific ways are you supporting gender equality in your business and your community?

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 4, 2023

Register Former executives of Fave, Joel Neoh and Audra Pakalnyte, have joined forces to launch First Move, an early-stage fund specifically focused on supporting startups that cater to consumers in Southeast Asia. Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Black Innovation Alliance and Village Capital today announced Resource, a national initiative aimed at boosting the efforts of entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs) led by, and focused on, founders of color. Resource aims to give local accelerators and incubators support in the form of training and community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

As young entrepreneurs encounter challenges, we must support each other and those who will follow. We can foster an ecosystem that supports and uplifts young entrepreneurs by encouraging creativity, providing investment opportunities, and celebrating achievements. However, their journeys are not without challenges.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Launched in 2006, Pangyo Techno Valley has evolved across its three phases, fostering a collaborative ecosystem comprising businesses, support entities, and national government involvement. These businesses benefit from office spaces, mentorship, and IR consulting to help them expand globally.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Early-stage venture capital fund Newtopia VC launched Monday with $50 million to invest in tech startups based in Latin America. The fund will invest between $250,000 and $1 million in startups at the seed stage to help them achieve the milestones needed on the path to raising a Series A. We aim to help entrepreneurs in those stages.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We propose that governments should systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just founders locally. China, Israel and India) should stop restricting themselves to supporting locally domiciled VC funds. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers. most countries excluding the U.S.,

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is set to transform the industry as Greenville-based startup, Advanced Power & Energy, secures a significant investment of $500,000 from the Mercer County Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2024

Entrepreneurs and small business owners, take note: the journey from an idea to a thriving business often hinges on the capital you secure and how you recognize those who invest in your vision. So, what are some of the recognition perks that truly resonate with angel investors and influence their decision to support your venture?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

Last summer, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Best Buy committed to “do better ” when it came to supporting communities of color. This means that Minneapolis-based Best Buy’s pledge to invest “up to $10 million” could represent as much as 20% of the total capital raised, making it a lead LP in the fund.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

Invest in yourself, and your hard work will blossom.”. In the time since TransWave’s beginnings, Neish has made sure to focus on setting up roles of ‘ambassadors’ to support the work of the organization and provide more opportunities for the local community. “I One of Neish’s other main priorities moving forward is mentorship.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

And I spoke with the CTO of another great company I used to be on the board of and enlisted his support in potentially being an advisor to one company. My basic philosophy is that almost anybody can build a network by investing time in it. Maybe 50 if you really invest time and effort. A Network Takes Investment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

GSEA delivers on its vision to empower student entrepreneurs to become the world’s most influential change-makers by supporting them with mentorship, recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of success. In the 2022 GSEA Global Finals competition, Joe Knopp represented the United States.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2022

Mentorship is a crucial ingredient to a student’s success. For Mentor Collective , a Boston-based startup founded in 2014, answers to the challenges and opportunities within scaled mentorship have taken time to figure out. Boyar initially started the company thinking that it would be a nonprofit. The more important milestone?

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

These businesses deserve our support and celebration; they make up the bulk of the existing entrepreneurial ecosystem in any community. After all, the only way to fill a gap is to identify it, and work collaboratively to address and overcome systemic barriers to better support small business success. Digitally disconnected.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. At home she had always learned to share and help others, and her desire to support increasingly more people evolved over time. Most YHS projects are supported through strategic partnerships.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. Rather than compete for the #1 market, Techstars made a virtue of supporting nascent startup ecosystems in the other major tech and financial hubs in the US, and eventually, around the world.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Register Over the last decade, the landscape of venture investing in the U.S. Team Asia Daily spoke to one such venture capitalist Jessie Wu , an early-stage investor at Upshot Ventures, in an exclusive interview, shedding light upon her investment journey while paving the way for upcoming startup founders and venture capital investors.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 15, 2023

Register Singapore-based Decentralized Gaming Ventures, a venture builder in the web3 gaming space, has secured a substantial seven-figure investment round. Over the past year, Venture Builder has supported releasing 15 games in the market. Hashed, a prominent Korean venture fund, is the primary contributor to this funding.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 1, 2022

GSEA delivers on its vision to empower student entrepreneurs to become the world’s most influential change makers by supporting student entrepreneurs who require much-needed mentorship, recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of succes s. It is a huge advantage that the GSEA award has provided to us.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

Next NJ Program and AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program will increase AI investment and catalyze groundbreaking research TRENTON, N.J. New Jerseys continued investment in the sectors of the future will pay dividends for generations to come, setting the Garden State on a path of economic strength and prosperity.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

How much money will they reserve from their fund for future investments in your startup? How much pull that investment professional has within his or her fund? which matters for getting future support) Where the fund is in its investment cycle (year 1 out of 10 or year 7 out of 10)?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 30, 2017

Greater Investment in Professional and Personal Development. To keep up with rapidly changing technology, more companies recognize the need to invest in their employees’ education and development. This greater investment in human capital is happening in a variety of ways. The results of employee development are significant.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 13, 2023

This collaboration, known as Techstars Tokyo, aims to support early-stage companies with a global perspective, providing assistance to entrepreneurs eyeing international expansion or seeking entry into the Japanese market.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

Snap’s in-house Yellow accelerator program, which invests in startups, has debuted its fifth batch of investments. The company invests $150,000 in each Yellow startup for an equity stake as part of the accelerator program, which first launched in 2018.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

The Family Fund & Founder Community , which goes by F3C, announced $25 million in new capital commitments and its focus on becoming the largest community of founders that co-invest in the late-seed and Series A stages of consumer brands. In fact, they helped him see when he needed to pivot his business, he said.

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