article thumbnail

Mali Rising Foundation Works to Empower Youth Through Education

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Mali Rising Foundation was formed in 2004 to provide accessible, quality education for children, focusing on middle school education. We asked Fred to share his experience in helping to increase literacy rates and access to education in Mali. Educated approximately 12,000 children. times the national average.

education 130
article thumbnail

5 questions emerging managers should ask before selecting LPs

TechCrunch

These investors can also be hesitant to bet on emerging managers, whom they may perceive as higher risk than established investors, even though Cambridge Associates data shows emerging firms made up 72% of the top returning firms between 2004 and 2016. How well do your target LPs understand your investment thesis?

funders 93
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellowship Program is Accepting Applications

Smart Hustle Magazine

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a chance to join a community, grow your business, access $5K for business education, and participate in a year-long virtual education program. Above all, it's like getting an education you don't have to pay for. . This is an exciting opportunity for women entrepreneurs.

article thumbnail

Entrepreneurial Spirit Drives a Mission to Connect People With Popongo

StartupNation

So, I traveled to West Yorkshire, England, to acquire an education then went back to Jamaica to start my professional career. I later moved to Denver, Colorado, and have worked in the world of banking and real estate as a partner and co-CEO of a company called Legacy Management Group since 2004.

culture 98
article thumbnail

Investors are missing out on Black founders

TechCrunch

However, I have pressed forward despite the disparities that often plague the Black entrepreneurial community. Historically, many Black students (more so Black male students), are influenced by sports as a vehicle to higher education and not necessarily the institutions recognized for technological prowess.

founder 105
article thumbnail

Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. She served as the first woman president of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, (2003/2004), one of the largest Rotary Club in the world. Meg retired from the Council April 8, 2019.

article thumbnail

Circularity in action: circular innovations in Indonesia

Impact Hub

Both integral members of Impact Hub Jakarta’s community and recipients of recognition through the Accelerate2030 Programme, these enterprises blend traditional wisdom with cutting-edge technology to address environmental challenges. Plépah, on the other hand, leverages agricultural waste to create alternative food packaging.