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Sisterhood of Success: Female Founders Share Insights on Thriving Together

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When women have more money, not only is there gender equality and economic growth, but there’s also stronger and healthier communities for our children and generations to come. The best advice she ever gave me, though, was to join the EO to build my leadership skills and my support network.

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

Gust

As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. Granted most startups will never become another Apple or Google. misses an opportunity.

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. What would it be like if we had a thousand entrepreneurs running around Memphis, Tennessee funded, excited and supported? Society doesn’t understand the value of entrepreneurship. Would that be transformational? Sacramento.

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Your deal flow is not diverse enough

TechCrunch

A 2012 study of company performance showed that more than 150 listed German firms excelled when they had at least 30% women representation on their executive boards. To date, Seedstars has supported more than 600 women-led enterprises and invested in 14 businesses co-founded by women. Why is diverse deal flow important?

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Entrepreneurial Networks are Driving Global Change, According to Impact Hub Network’s 2019 Global Impact Report

Impact Hub

The report also highlights how Impact Hub members are encouraging economic growth, especially in the social impact sector, with 10,000+ new ventures and 29,000+ net new jobs created since 2012. The data shows the impact that tailored support programs can have for entrepreneurs looking to develop an idea or scale a venture.