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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Honors Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

American Entrepreneurship

Most prominent is the G-Unity Foundation he launched in 2003 which supports programs fostering conscious capitalism and promoting social and leadership skills for youth nationwide. In this new endeavor students will receive an immersive entrepreneurship experience.

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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017: Failing Forward

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This week, EO joins with the Global Entrepreneurship Network in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (#GEW2017) , which credits the importance and growing impact of entrepreneurship, and features an international calendar of events and partnerships. Shelley joined the EO Brisbane chapter in 2003.

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Welcome, BizLink Orange!

Source Link

Today marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual initiative that shines a light not only on the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and global economy, but also the importance of building infrastructures that make it easier for them to start and scale their businesses. SourceLink? Orange County Mayor Jerry L.

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From Startup To Life-Changing Exit – The 4 Secrets Behind Ruby Receptionists’ Amazing Success

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2003, she started Ruby Receptionists , a one-of-a-kind virtual receptionist company where high-tech meets great people and 5-star performance. Entrepreneurship, fast growth, and change fed my creative itch. Our Forum thinks so highly of Jill that we nicknamed her JBoss — an honorific she more than earned. Here’s her story.

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#22. Medium Founder Ev Williams Shares New Thoughts On Future of Creator Economy and More

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Image of Ev Williams Courtesy of Jason Henry Inspirational stories plus practical takeaways from the entrepreneurship world. His first major company was Blogger (acquired by Google in 2003) which was where the term “blog” was first popularized. Listen on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or YouTube.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

I recall when my partner Brad and I were raising our first USV fund, back in 2003, and potential investors wondered about my blogging habit. They asked if I was making a mistake telegraphing our investment thesis for everyone to see, including our “competitors.”

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Nicholas Giraldo

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Army from 1999 to 2003. I am passionate about strengthening the community through entrepreneurship and working towards building a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem throughout the state. A bit of my background: I am born and raised in Wyoming and served as a paratrooper in the U.S. To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder?