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June 2016 Project Octane: A Student of Opportunity

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In entrepreneurship, opportunities can present themselves in various ways. For participants of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), EO’s flagship program for nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, opportunities for leadership and business growth are boundless. VM: “EO GSEA opens a lot of doors for you.

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New Leadership At Tech:NYC

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

We called it Tech:NYC and I first wrote about it here at AVC in March of 2016. Julie and her team have done a tremendous job of taking an idea and making it a reality and I am incredibly grateful for her leadership. I agreed to co-chair the organization and have been in the chair role since then. It is an exciting time.

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Leadership Transformation: David Ghodsizadeh’s Journey to Empower Technical Professionals Through…

Jason Malki

Leadership Transformation: David Ghodsizadeh’s Journey to Empower Technical Professionals Through Storytelling I had the pleasure of interviewing David Ghodsizadeh, the founder of Storytelling 4 Success , who is empowering technical professionals to unlock their full potential through leadership storytelling. The driving force?

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Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. In 2014, Frissia started the First Leadership Center at a university in Mexico. The YLAI Fellowship Program is funded by the U.S.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016. In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership.

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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

According to the National Science Foundation , women earned only 19% of computer science degrees in 2016. In 2016, 31% of CS masters degrees were granted to women, up from 28% in 1997. It provides opportunities for mentorship. You could even pursue a leadership role. Career progression. Something for everyone.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

It was at that time in 2016 that Déborah was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a long-term chronic condition that can cause widespread body pain, fatigue and cognitive issues. When we see people and work to better understand them and their disabilities, a barrier between them disappears and opportunity emerges. “I