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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Kavelle is most passionate about the impact she can have on students and is continuously inspired by their creativity. The initial idea was born in 2013 but was not officially registered as a business until 2020 because she faced hardships launching the STEM Builders Learning Hub and finding tutors. government. government.

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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. When she returned to Peru in 2013, she launched The Millennials Movement and began offering resources on volunteerism.

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No Limits: Looking Back with GSEA Finalist Carlos Rivas

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He didn’t win the global competition that year, but Carlos went on to participate in GSEA in a variety of roles—first as a special guest in the 2013 finals, then as a jury member in the 2015 semi-finals in Thailand and, most recently, as a jury member in the 2017 semifinals in Germany. Where are you now? Describe the experience of GSEA.

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Q&A with EO’s 2017 Global Citizen of the Year: Cameron Madill

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each year since 2013, EO recognizes one outstanding member who embodies the heart and soul of volunteerism, and who paves the way for others to follow, through its EO Global Citizen of the Year Award. What advice would you give other entrepreneurs who are looking to make their mark beyond their businesses?

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How did she do it? A Q&A with Rita Hansen, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder of Onboard Dynamics

Angel Capital Association

Each year, the Luis Villalobos Award recognizes outstanding ingenuity, creativity and innovation among startups backed by Angel Capital Association members. We look forward to supporting Onboard Dynamics’ ongoing efforts to lower fuel costs and carbon emissions. “In In October 2013, we incorporated and established Onboard Dynamics.

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The Midwest’s Top Female Founders to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding? She founded TransTech Social Enterprises , based in Chicago , to provide education, support and tech jobs for trans people. Founded in 2013 in Detroit , LaunchGood is a crowdfunding platform that’s built to empower Muslims and raise money for their campaigns around the world.

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Extra Crunch roundup: 500 Startups’ demo day, smart SaaS pricing and much more

TechCrunch

Here’s just one example from Y Combinator’s Summer 2013 Demo Day: Positioning itself as the “FedEx of today,” it hopes to provide a logistics framework that goes beyond food and can be used for any type of on-demand order. How many dating networks can the public market support? That startup was DoorDash, by the way.

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