Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 22, 2020

Entrepreneurs are resilient people. Starting a business requires a strong will in order to get a venture off the ground. However, it is important to recognize that as an entrepreneur you can continually improve and work on building your resilience. Developing the skills to be resilient is essential to being a strong leader.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

The statistics on small business survival are daunting: Only 50 percent of new companies will survive for more than five years in the U.S. Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business? marketplace.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

The YLAI Network is excited to share this interview about her education journey along with advice for fellow young leaders. I decided to go the business route during undergrad because I’ve always liked the leadership aspect. After studying business management, I traveled the world. How did the YLAI network help your business?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

Prioritizing an equitable workforce is one of the critical factors that grow an organization to be more successful. Businesses have a healthier workforce, higher productivity and greater profitability when focusing on equity, diversity and inclusion. Rethink the way things have been done in your previous workplaces.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

“It is important to try to understand your customers and their needs and supply what they need with honesty,” says Gastón Fontaine. Our main goal is to empower people through knowledge and give them the best financial tools according to what they need,” says Gastón. and within Argentina.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2022

They met with some of these members, as well as other compassionate, agile entrepreneurs from around the world, who are—together—stepping up to support people in this time of great stress and need. We used our voices to remind the world that refugees are people. And we don’t just put people in camps without options to move forward.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 11, 2024

The electric grid, a vast and complex system of wires and power plants, is essential to our economy and underpins our industrial strength. Achieving a federal goal to grow transformer manufacturing hinges on also supporting the electric steel industry, especially with upcoming 2027 efficiency standards.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Client Business Information Director Problem A leading data aggregator for an entertainment sector came to PixelEdge to help maximize one of their offerings. The product was useful to their business as a marketing and operations tool, but they wanted to build it into something more. Leader defines your goal.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

We learned, as every business leader did during those first unsettling months, how to embrace the pause and lean into the unknown. Our inclusive, supportive network showed that we can ride out unprecedented global crises together—that’s who we are. Together We Grow. It might just change your life. .

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 14, 2020

The YLAI Network hosted three experts on financial planning for a Facebook chat in March 2020 for Global Money Week for network members. Mais, Desde Cero Finanzas ‘ Julio César Pineda and North Central College ‘s Dr. Ryan Decker, helped you work through your most pressing money management questions.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Every day, countless new businesses emerge, each vying for attention, customers, and a share of the market. To merely exist without a clear growth plan can quickly spell the end for a budding business. You’ve probably heard this term thrown around in business circles or read it right here in Entrepreneur’s Handbook.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 24, 2021

What I’ve found in the research for my new book, “ Reach ,” is that a key blind spot for many entrepreneurs has to do with perhaps the most important reinvention necessary to make their business successful: reinventing themselves. Then, once you’ve convinced yourself of the imperative, doing an inventory of your challenges.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Starting a business is very difficult. This Guide is for the aspiring business owner and entrepreneur for the purpose of spuring thinking and investigation that will lead to the creation of a business plan followed by the business launch. Request situations where they had an opportunity to observe your actions.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This article originally appeared in Harvard Business Review on September 28, 2022. “ When deal-making slows, VC dollars typically favor the perceived market leader, starving other venture-backed businesses in the same space of capital. You and your potential acquirer may have different definitions of “scalable systems.”

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Search out resources that are timely to starting and growing a small business. For any entrepreneur to be successful in starting a business, they must have the right help and resources to support of their hard work. Small Business Administration is a great resource in a range of areas. Small Business Administration.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , 20 percent of new businesses don’t survive for more than a year, and nearly half survive only five years. Looking through the lens of COVID-19, recent reports show that millions of businesses could close in the next few months, depending on the ongoing impact of the crisis.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2019

If just the thought of speaking in front of a crowd gives you heart palpitations and sweaty palms, it’s probably worth investing time in improving your public speaking abilities. Plus, a strong public presence can bolster your authority. DON’T memorize your speech. Rather, outline your thoughts. DO practice.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 30, 2020

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta is working hard to develop the small business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the devastating earthquake of 2016. Ecuadorian embassy and consulate, Misión Ecuador was created and 100 Ecuadorian entrepreneurs and small-business owners were selected and awarded scholarships.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 19, 2021

As she marks 25 years in business, Renée shared what she’s learned along her entrepreneurial journey. They would never teach this in business school (not that I went to business school!), These lessons are what made the biggest impact on my business. Treat Your Vendors as Partners (and With Kindness).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, most recently as #2,118 on the 2019 list. While the desire and intention to create disruptive digital customer experiences grows, however, the majority of B2B companies struggle to deliver. Don’t trust your assumptions about what motivates purchases.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

Can your customers tell they're reading something created by your brand without seeing your name? You create better, consistent, and high-quality content for your audience. Your in-house employees and contractors stay on the same page. You likely have other business priorities to look into first.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 17, 2023

Are you ready to turn your social business idea into a reality? From developing a strong business plan to building a network of partners and supporters, we are here to help you every step of the way. My dream was to be part of a network where I could learn from places like Accra and Kathmandu.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Pursuing a second career after leaving the military can be challenging, which is why a growing number of veterans choose to become entrepreneurs. A 2018 study by the the Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Advocacy reported that there were over 379,000 veteran-owned employer businesses in the U.S. , and overall, 6.8

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Before leading WelSpot, Carey co-founded miMeetings , where he created a global marketplace currently being used by American Express Global Business Travel. He also co-founded TruCom, an innovative communications company, culminating in its acquisition by Broadview Networks. What motivated you to launch your startup?

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Build your business with scalability in mind. Although you might have a quality product that targets your customers’ needs, it is not necessarily a product that can sustain a scaled-up business. Other products, however, can put excessive strain on your resources. Establish efficient communication channels.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

But financing isn’t always easy — especially if you’re the proud founder of a brand new business. They want to see years in business, consistent revenue and excellent credit scores, and those are things that most new businesses just don’t have. Creative financing options for new businesses.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Mentors have years of working in the industry they are consulting for and can identify business opportunities for the startup. A mentor can also help you with business organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2019

In their book Cracking Complexity , David Komlos and David Benjamin share the steps to working through any complex business problem—both quickly and using existing talent, not consultants. The owners of a private equity (PE) firm convene a high-variety group of people (40+) from their organization and a few acquired/integrated businesses.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 3, 2022

We want to take a moment to highlight a session led by our title sponsor, AT&T , who helps more than 100 million people in the U.S. They show up and deliver information and resources that help early-stage founders succeed and grow. at the age of 16 to pursue her BS in international business. Buy your pass today.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

You’ve got to pitch investors, target the right customer, hone your business model and raise critical funding just in time. Your team is lean, the margin of error narrow. The commitment to coaching is serious business. The commitment to coaching is serious business. Costs range and are paid up front.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Being a part of the business community plays a critical role in the success of small business owners. If you look at the thriving small business owners, you will find that most of them are outstanding community players. Also, a community provides you with tons of networking opportunities to grow your business.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

When — and where — can your team get together? You’ll also often hear companies that started in coworking spaces praise the networking benefits of being in a shared space — team collaboration, events and close contact with people in other companies helps startups connect and grow. Bamboo Detroit and Royal Oak.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 27, 2019

Mistakes are part of human nature, but they are particularly painful when it relates to your work. Mistakes stretch your capabilities, challenge your intestinal fortitude and turn your skill level up a notch. REMEMBER: Run toward your mistake, not away from it. Without the right people, the client mix will suffer.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2016

I love to watch networks evolve, see how crowds gather and communicate and curate and share. The constraint forced people to use links and link shorteners and thus to drive traffic. In the early days of Twitter most users didn’t follow too many people, which was good and bad. The “half life” was very short.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Having a sustainable and systematic customer acquisition strategy is an essential component of success for any organization, especially as a startup. Once you’ve implemented the basics to identify and attract new customers, you need to continue growing. Establish your goals. Define your channels. include email marketing.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 1, 2021

Axonius , which lets organizations manage and track computing-based assets that are connecting to their networks — and then plug that data into some 300 different cybersecurity tools to analyse it — has closed a round of $100 million, a Series D that values the company at over $1 billion ($1.2 billion, to be exact).

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