Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. “I TransWave has come a long way since its formation in 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Entrepreneurs’ Organization to Host Live Video Chats with Renowned Business Owners during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Participants worldwide will have the opportunity to engage with leading business experts during live Q&A sessions and via EO’s Twitter ( [link] ), using the #EO24 and #GEW2015 hashtags.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. Celebrate with us by visiting the EO Octane blog every day this week! David Will is an entrepreneur in the software industry and host of EO 360. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 28, 2015

#EOlooksback at 2015 … On the 28th day of December, we celebrate the number of years EO has existed! Since 1987, EO has been transforming the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world. We’ll post new pictures, stories, videos and memes every day on: Octane blog , Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 29, 2022

Beyond co-founding Initialized, which raised a $700 million fund (its sixth) last year and has over $1 billion in known assets under management, Tan was also co-founder of YC-backed blog platform Posterous, which was acquired by Twitter in 2012. Ralston continued. Next year, I'll be going back to Y Combinator as President and CEO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Co-founder of Owned Outcomes Krupa Srinivas explores the value of fear in an entrepreneur’s journey as she describes partnering with a US healthcare intermediary to solve the problem of cataloguing hospital supplies. In 2015, one of the largest healthcare intermediaries in the country presented us these challenges.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 3, 2015

” As of 3 December, 2015, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Not unlike the strides women are making in entrepreneurship globally , we celebrate with American women the burgeoning career opportunities opening up to them. ” appeared first on THE BLOG. Carter announced all U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2017

We caught up with Cameron to learn more about his work as a social entrepreneur. It’s been a remarkable opportunity to learn about influence and leadership as I’ve watched the EO Accelerator program evolve over the years—first as a participant, then running a program, and now on the Global Subcommittee.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 4, 2018

In 2015, inspired by Elon Musk and the story of Tesla, Steve was searching for a way to shore up his personal and professional commitment to being the change he wanted to see in the world. You’ll need support from members of the community, other entrepreneurs as well as clients and customers. Create a network.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 24, 2015

This amazing 24-hour, interactive experience featured top-class speakers, rich learning opportunities and the ability to live-chat with these speakers and other entrepreneurs globally. Click here to see all our speaker previews and Octane blog coverage from 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2018

Michael Loban is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Cincinnati and cofounder of InfoTrust, a digital analytics consulting and technology company helping marketers use data to make smarter decisions. Three days together on Marathon Key provoked incredible thought into where we are as a company and the opportunities ahead.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2017

We asked Brad about his history as an entrepreneur, below. When did you first realize you were an entrepreneur? In third grade, I saw an opportunity and grew it into my first entrepreneurial experience. ” It sounds like you’re an “entrepreneurs’ entrepreneur,” because you coach others to succeed.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2016

Last year, the GSEA experienced record-setting global participation, which culminated with 42 students representing 37 countries at the 2015 GSEA Finals in Washington, DC. Fifty-one student entrepreneurs, each representing their respective country arrived in Bangkok to compete for the GSEA crown and most importantly — to digest 2.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2017

When Netsurit decided to seek an opportunity to expand into the North American market, networking with our colleagues at Entrepreneurs’ Organization was the logical first step in finding a like-minded company in the US. At the end of 2015, I met Scott Wilson, CEO of Marathon Consulting and an EO New York member since 2012.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The influx of Millennials into the workplace is providing today’s entrepreneur with a number of new challenges and opportunities. As a group, the 75 million people between the ages of 19-35 [i] , are digital natives and yearn for opportunities to learn and grow on the job.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Zappos also offers opportunities to learn about its company culture, which you can apply to your business. Brad Feld helped co-found the venture capital firm with one goal in mind: to help entrepreneurs. “We This presents out-of-towners with opportunities to connect with fellow startup leaders and potential investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 12, 2016

In 2015, EO Houston members teamed up with Veterans in Business Association, a group of veterans enrolled in Rice University’s MBA program, to create the competition. Applications are open until 31 January, and investment opportunities are still available. For more information, visit www.vetbizbattle.com.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2016

in 2007 during the collapse of the housing market, precisely because I believe change and chaos breed opportunity. I encourage you to look at any upcoming challenges or uncertainty as an opportunity to strengthen and renew your focus on your customer. I started TitleSmart, Inc. Listen and measure. Communicate!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. We also scoured newsfeeds.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

During his free time, he started a blog to tell his friends back home about his life out west, and also to recommend TV shows. Slowly, Mike’s Bloggity Blog became one of Canada’s premier entertainment sites, and Morrison found himself with a local newspaper column as well as regular television and radio appearances.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In 2015, the Slaters sold the legacy to explore other endeavors. For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. Ponce City Market presented that opportunity. Discover EO today!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. Like many entrepreneurs, I tend to be a perfectionist. Failing is scary, so many entrepreneurs spend precious time and money perfecting a product or service before they launch it to the market. The consensus surprised me a little— start before you’re ready.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 11, 2016

According to USCIS, the federal agency responsible for handling work visas, in 2015 U.S.-based YesWeCode, founded in December 2014 in Oakland, CA, is a national initiative to turn 100,000 low opportunity youth into 100,000 high-skilled – and high income – software developers. appeared first on THE BLOG. passport holders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

event , hosted by the Brookings Institute to discuss the “potential of female entrepreneurs in Japan.” ” The speakers (Japanese or Japanese-American) shared their personal experiences working as a female entrepreneurs with other Japanese businesses. At Stanford and in the Silicon Valley, they just love entrepreneurs!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2016

With a 98% client-retention rate since our founding and the successful resolution of more than 20,000 IT support requests in 2015 alone, we’ve discovered the core to building a winning customer-service promise is to start with your team, particularly through employee recognition and staff-training programs. appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 20, 2015

blog here ). If one entered between 2009-2015 he or she is no doubt in the “hazard” phase where one need to be careful about thinking he know more about the industry than perhaps he do. The funny thing about “too much money” is that it doesn’t just come from entrepreneurs. Same as I felt.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 22, 2018

Investing in promising tech-entrepreneurs and startups with innovative technologies is our primary mission”, commented Stephen Brawley, President/CEO of Ben Franklin. “Our In 2015, Spin-Works moved to its current location in North East, PA. But, the story doesn’t end there; in fact, a whole new chapter was beginning.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Every person—and every entrepreneur—has experienced defeat, and plenty of us are familiar with the adages about failure being a pathway to success. Looking back on a recent failure, what is one lesson you would pass on to another entrepreneur? Franziska Iseli is an entrepreneur, brand & marketing strategist, speaker and author.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 1, 2019

Written for EO by entrepreneur and philanthropist David Disiere. For many entrepreneurs, January means a new budget and the opportunity to evaluate last year’s achievements while setting forth new goals. The new year is an excellent opportunity to reflect on your company’s successes and failures.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2017

As a student entrepreneur, I’m always looking for opportunities that will help me grow myself and my business. So, when I came across the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (EO GSEA) in 2015, I decided to sign up. of the brightest young entrepreneurs in the world. Written for EO by Tom Charman, CEO of KOMPAS.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 11, 2016

Learn more about the companies and student entrepreneurs who are leading this competition. In September 2015, the business partnered with an investor, and in December 2015, won the HSBC Youth Enterprise Award. The post Meet the Top 5 EO GSEA Finalists of 2016 appeared first on THE BLOG. Ruben Miessen, Remedia BVBA.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

And then we also have a growing portfolio of entrepreneurs in about 20 countries now. We want to harness that network effect for best optimizing the discovery of great ideas and great entrepreneurs. We want to harness that network effect for best optimizing the discovery of great ideas and great entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

I’d like to explain as best I can my opinion on what is going on because most of what I hear from entrepreneurs is not only wrong but is reminiscent of what I heard in 1997-2000. ” “This will be great for VCs and bad for entrepreneurs.” When I started blogging it was because I was inspired by Brad Feld.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 15, 2014

She told me that 2015 is going to be the craziest year she''s ever had. There seems to be a blog post, book or boot camp for just about everything you could hope to learn as an entrepreneur, but no one really seems to focus on how to mentally survive entrepreneurship. It bothers me that we just take stress as a given.

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Wall Street Journal: OurCrowd chases the ‘trillion-dollar opportunity’. Job opportunities. . There is a huge unmet need for this,” OncoHost CEO Ofer Sharon, a physician and entrepreneur with experience at global pharmaceutical companies like AstraZeneca and Merck, tells Sara Toth stub for our story in The Times of Israel.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2016

In a single day—25 April, 2015—the earthquake had left almost 9,000 people dead, nearly 800,000 homes destroyed and more than 30,000 classrooms damaged. Grab every opportunity to serve the people in need. The post A Philanthropist’s Diary: Giving Back to Get Ahead appeared first on THE BLOG.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

They share their learnings on Flexible VC and pioneering rural startup ecosystems on the GCVF blog. In 2015, they invested $1m (out of OATV Fund III) in 8 companie s as a pilot. They aim to provide founders with maximum optionality, flexibility, and alignment by aligning around profitable growth and realistic M&A opportunities.

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