Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. Before launching YHS, Ashna participated in a number of student leadership activities and was already an active member of her community. Obstacles and Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur .

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Driven by a desire to help people from a young age, YLAI 2018 Fellow Janeel Boon aims to empower others to see their leadership ability within themselves. Otherwise, what I want to do is to help people realize their leadership ability and to encourage them. What advice would you give to future leaders? . By Jewelle Saunders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. entrepreneur ecosystem that she could take back to Argentina.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

Succeeding as a new entrepreneur might seem more challenging now than ever before. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, make sure to connect with the following five people: Certified Personal Accountant. Related: How Smart, Strategic Networking Can Transform Your Business During a Crisis. Networking pro.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 9, 2019

We’re bringing EO members and non-members behind the scenes of 2019 EO Global Leadership Conference Macau (GLC) as we profile the event’s emcee, Pascal Finette. Pascal was a tech entrepreneur before there was even a web browser. From The Heretic , we have compiled three of Pascal’s top nuggets of wisdom for fellow entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

For some aspiring to be tech entrepreneurs, I often suggest a two-step process, as I argued in this post that “ The First Startup Founder You Need to Invest in Is You.” But I also have advice for the 15% that really do want to be a startup CEO. Being a CEO begets the network to be a CEO.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Avena, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, also offers advice for future entrepreneurs. Advice for YLAI Network members. Avena advises young entrepreneurs to start small, particularly due to the possibility of unforeseen obstacles. Another tip that Avena has for aspiring entrepreneurs is to persevere. to where she wanted.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

In 2014, Frissia started the First Leadership Center at a university in Mexico. Frissia has been doing incredible work since her YLAI Fellowship, and the YLAI Network is excited to interview her about why transforming gender equality is important and how emerging entrepreneurs should take the leap.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. Roosevelt’s advice resonates here: “Be sincere, be brief, be seated.”. So, try to get a warm introduction to help you get your foot in the door whenever possible, and follow the next tip to build your network.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2019

It’s graduation season for many, which makes this a perfect time to experience-share with the next generation of entrepreneurs entering the workforce—and maybe even joining your company. “Networking is a cornerstone of building a business or advancing your career. So, how do you build a network? What would you add?

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

There are a few steps the entrepreneur or small business owner can take to feel more confident about hiring a consultant. Identify the challenges or underperforming areas where outside professional advice is under consideration. They seek “free advice” on issues that are much too complex to be addressed in that manner.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We are just recognizing that women entrepreneurs have to fight harder and longer to be as successful as their male counterparts. One Woman Entrepreneur Having an Impact. Her mission is to make the journey easier especially for diverse and women entrepreneurs. Ingrid is also a Dell Women’s Entre­preneur Network (DWE­N) Member.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization to share best practices for promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusio n. Additionally, “our executive team actively works to expand our network beyond typical connections.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Most important for a small business to succeed is to keep moving forward—which means the entrepreneur must always be on the lookout for resources that will help the business grow and become profitable. One-on-one mentoring is a great benefit to entrepreneurs, as well as webinars, workshops and other online resources.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

The transition from one year to another seems like a perfect time to say thank you to these 10 women entrepreneurs whom I have had the pleasure of meeting and learning from. These are women who have fought against all odds, made a mark in the business world and crafted their own brands of leadership.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. If the founding entrepreneurs believe their business models will scale quickly, they will need a good deal of funding to support growth.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. He then worked as an entrepreneur and had his own publishing company for a while.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. She and Ramon talk about why a global consulting giant has launched a program to elevate black founders and entrepreneurs. Accenture Ventures leans on that diversity to help the entrepreneur, Kathryn says.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

No one decides to be an entrepreneur because it’s easy?—?but As they say, to be forewarned is to be forearmed, so here are the 10 things no one ever tells you about being an entrepreneur: 1. despite the fact that one third of entrepreneurs are women. I look back and chuckle. No pressure. Photo by cottonbro via Pexels 3.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Kym is fascinated by entrepreneurs and their journeys, so he asked EO members from various chapters to share their experiences. My lesson: Even under time pressure, don’t sign any agreement without reviewing it carefully and preferably with legal advice. Greatness requires passion. I left school at age 15 to run my own small business.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the business. As an entrepreneur-turned-angel investor , I mistakenly assumed all entrepreneurs were gritty. It feels like it’ll always be fun.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 30, 2020

He is the founder of Misión Ecuador , created to benefit entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium businesses in the country, starting in the province of Manabí after the earthquake of April 16, 2016. All entrepreneurs also need to be resilient. What advice would you give to Network members about perseverance?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Network is a community of inspiring young entrepreneurs and change-makers from Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada who are committed to promoting economic growth, strengthening civil society and creating change in their communities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

My mentor’s advice felt like a parental reprimand. I realized that the only way I would be taken seriously as an entrepreneur is if I actually got serious , went to work and created results. I realized that the only way I would be taken seriously as an entrepreneur is if I actually got serious , went to work and created results.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

Global entrepreneurs are leading the charge in creating solutions that impact their communities and inspire others to do the same on the path toward a greener future. What advice do you have for others looking to make a change and address climate solutions with their business or within their community? government.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 28, 2020

To celebrate women’s entrepreneurship in the field of science, the YLAI Network shares Valesca’s inspiring efforts and successes in Haiti. What is it like to be a woman entrepreneur in your community? Do you have any advice for women who are pursuing a career or founding an organization based on science?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Colin and partners continue to launch new companies, including Startups.club , a Fort Lauderdale incubator; Club Domains, LLC , an alternative domain extension to.com,net and.org with more than 1 million registrations worldwide; Entrepreneur.wiki Foundation ; Serial Entrepreneur Club. My Clubhouse is called Serial Entrepreneur Club.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Embassy Brasilia hosted a live virtual discussion in May 2020 for exchange alumni and members of the YLAI Network on “how to lead in a post-pandemic world,” featuring entrepreneurship experts Alisa Cohn and Richie Norton, with moderator Rhett Power. Connections through the YLAI Network. Don’t wait for change.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Boston and CEO of Symphony Advantage , which helps CEOs achieve ongoing personal and professional success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders?to EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Under the theme “Act for Impact,” EO members explored a multitude of ways to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s sage advice: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. As always, EO members gained energy and built momentum from engaging together.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2019

Learn about social entrepreneurship from this group of diverse and experienced social entrepreneurs, who talk about their experiences running businesses that make profits and benefit their surrounding communities in a GIST TechConnect program on turning a profit while doing good. Looking to make a positive impact along with a profit?

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MEDDICC Sales Framework To share what we’ve learned from the fintech founders and operators we’ve spoken to about this topic, we have collated their advice under an overarching sales framework known as MEDDICC. Taken as a whole, FIs are at an especially receptive time for greater software adoption.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work. government.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

It is significant to note the tenacity required of her to enter the field as a technological entrepreneur. Without being able to find guidance from other women who had walked the road before her, Tamara took advantage of the resources that were presented to her, like the YLAI Network.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Many would-be entrepreneurs never start because they’re waiting for the perfect idea or don’t have enough disposable capital to break out of the rat race. These accomplished entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles share how to start with $100. Would-be entrepreneurs are afraid to start because they’re afraid to fail.

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