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

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. We need to live together with the community to know what they need and what they think and what is their culture,” says Déborah.

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3 Ways to Increase Diversity and Inclusion in Your Workplace Starting Today

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier, more productive workforce. McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. Your core values tout a culture of inclusion. Additionally, “our executive team actively works to expand our network beyond typical connections.

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What entrepreneurs need to know about unconscious bias

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Access the YLAI Network’s workbooks on responsible leadership and partnerships and allyship to learn more about the forms of biases and their impact. Biases can affect our behavior and treatment of others, hiring of qualified candidates, and respect for employees and partners in the work environment. Education is key.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

How to Master the Art of Difficult Conversations in Your Business Shawn Johal (EO Montreal), a leadership speaker, best-selling author, and founder of business growth practice Elevation Leaders , shared how he handles challenging conversations in his company. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations.

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6 Lessons Learned as Part of a Network of Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This group has it all – not only do they offer forums and personal advice on a national scale, the organization also sponsors local chapters with their own meetings and amenities. On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. It means learning from different cultures and different perspectives.

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B2FI: Demystifying Software Sales Into Financial Institutions

Andreessen Horowitz

In a significant cultural shift, the technology organizations inside these FIs have also started to recognize that not all of their tech products need to be built “in-house.” Taken as a whole, FIs are at an especially receptive time for greater software adoption.

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What went wrong at Techstars

Founders Coop

What did we owe our sponsors, and did that put us in conflict with our commitments to give founders the best possible advice, and to never waste their time? It would also have required more patience from the owners of the network itself, but would have been much more likely to serve their long-term goal of massive value creation over time.