NZ Entrepreneur
MARCH 16, 2025
James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming. We’ve got some really incredible people that have joined our team to provide that one-to-one mentorship and advice.
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 1, 2012
2011 was the first year I went to SxSW. A few years ago I started a mentorship organization in Los Angeles called Launchpad LA now run by the uber talented Sam Teller. If you get a chance after you’re done with this post then please be sure to read Brook’s Haimish op-ed. Examples in My Life & Work. Launchpad LA.
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David Teten VC
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people [under 22] who want to build new things. Winners get $7000, a round-trip ticket to Silicon Valley, access to world-class mentorship, and more.”. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship.
David Teten VC
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations. Thiel Fellowship.
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 14, 2014
By 2011 the market had started to change dramatically. There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. We announced Fund I in 2011. Adam & I decided we wanted to return to our roots and focus on mentorship, which is our passion.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 26, 2020
leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building?—?and Just as Yves mentored me when I became his co-managing partner in 2011, he didn’t seek to ride off into the sunset either. She had all of the skills and traits we sought?—?leadership, and of course a relentless pursuit of helping founders succeed.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
MAY 22, 2019
In 2011, I heard a speech by Mark Zandi [chief economist of Moody’s Analytics] revealing that entrepreneurship in the U.S. These business and mentorship networks have made great strides helping entrepreneurs in local communities across the U.S. What prompted you to write Boom ? was in trouble.
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