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11 Business Buzzwords We Used in 2015

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Participants in the EO GSEA program know the value of incubator companies, taking start-up companies and helping them grow through training, mentorship and even perks like shared office space! Which business buzzwords from 2015 did we miss? The post 11 Business Buzzwords We Used in 2015 appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Why there are so few women in tech (and what you can do about it!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It provides opportunities for mentorship. Although women make up 47% of the US workforce, in 2015, they held only 25% of computing jobs — in a time when tech is booming and has been for decades. Portions of this post originally appeared on the JetRockets blog and are reprinted here with permission.

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

TransWave has come a long way since its formation in 2015. TransWave started out as a 30-day project to provide this information through a blog, and it blossomed from there into a full advocacy organization, far exceeding his initial expectations. One of Neish’s other main priorities moving forward is mentorship.

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Making a Mark Through Mentorship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

So, when I came across the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (EO GSEA) in 2015, I decided to sign up. Check out the EO Mentorship program today. . Thanks to his mentorship, we now have clear, concise?and The post Making a Mark Through Mentorship appeared first on THE BLOG. Or hoping to become a mentee?

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2016 EO GSEA Global Finals Recap

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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. days of curated learning sessions, mentorship, connections and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But only one could be EO GSEA Entrepreneur of the Year.

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What’s Happening in Tech During 2016?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

According to USCIS, the federal agency responsible for handling work visas, in 2015 U.S.-based WeCanCodeIT – based in Cleveland, OH since 2013, is focused on empowering women, African Americans and Hispanic Americans, groups underrepresented in technology, with education and mentorship that lead to jobs in the region. passport holders.

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Reflections from the Womenomics 2.0 Event at the Brookings Institute

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Mitsue Kurihara gave an overview of the DBJ Women Entrepreneurs Center and the competition they’ve held for the past four years which invites women of all ages to present their business models for a grand prize of 5 million yen and a year of mentorship. Event at the Brookings Institute appeared first on THE BLOG.