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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. It was a culture shock,” she states. She was just focused on doing the work. government.

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Share the mindset of success in EO Accelerator

Entrepreneurs' Organization

After experiencing insurance and financial services businesses take advantage of people she cared for, State Farm agent owner Emma Allen knew she would go into that industry to support her community. In 2013, Allen went into business in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It’s a necessity. .

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How a Company Becomes a Pillar of Its Local Community

Revolution

GM, Ford, and Chrysler benefitted from the broader network around them as much as members of the network benefitted from being proximate to the nation’s automobile behemoths. Where will they be able to tap into a supportive entrepreneurial network? In 2013, Indianapolis-based ExactTarget was acquired by Salesforce for $2.5

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Adam Arredondo

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Direct entrepreneur support is critical but only a part of creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our events (aka EXPERIENCES) have connected thousands of people and started even more conversations that have been instrumental in creating KC’s burgeoning startup culture. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Adam Arredando

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Direct entrepreneur support is critical but only a part of creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our events (aka EXPERIENCES) have connected thousands of people and started even more conversations that have been instrumental in creating KC’s burgeoning startup culture. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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10 years, 10 moments with Gabriela Gandel

Impact Hub

After 10 years of leading the Impact Hub Network , Gabriela Gandel will move into a new role on our global board of the Impact Hub Association in 2022. When I joined the ‘Hub Network’ back in January 2011, I had no idea I’d still be here 10 years later, but I knew it was the right place for me to be! Here’s her story.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Christina Theodoraki

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I am a professor in entrepreneurship and educate students to this reflection and contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial culture and mindset. 2016), Exporation of the French Entrepreneurial Support Ecosystem, Labex Entreprendre Publications, n°14, p. This is some contribution but not enough. Theodoraki, C. Theodoraki, C.,