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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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IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets

TechCrunch

Bolt , an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. billion, based on a 1.5x multiple on GMV of €3.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization - Untitled Article

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Together with fellow EO Johannesburg member Ryan Harrison , she founded SPARK Schools in South Africa in 2013. When they found an approach that they felt could drive their mission and vision, they launched SPARK, a network of primary schools dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality education.

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Startup Business Funding: 5 Business-Breaking Misconceptions

Dream It

The most valuable resource the accelerator provides is the network, so use all my time to navigate that network. Being self-sustainable has given us a new perspective on startup funding, especially compared to what I experienced on my first accelerator run. A HUGE network enhancer. The plan-sort of worked.

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‘Instant needs’ delivery startup goPuff raises $1.15B at an $8.9B valuation

TechCrunch

Rafael Ilishayev and Yakir Gola, who serve as co-CEOs, founded the company in 2013 while they were students at Drexel University. GoPuff buys products directly from manufacturers, then distributes those products through its 250-plus “micro-fulfillment centers” and a network of independent drivers. delivery fee.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Christina Theodoraki

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I knew that I should come to a position that help to increase the sustainability and evolution of the ecosystem. I do research on entrepreneurial ecosystems to further understand their composition and provide findings that may help build resilient and sustainable ecosystems. This is some contribution but not enough. Theodoraki, C.

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How Online Video Companies Can Increase Margin and Build Better Businesses

Both Sides of the Table

In my last post I pointed out that many of the media commentators who have criticized the YouTube video network companies as not having strong businesses were mistaken. margin range to more sustainable 50-60% margin businesses. Much of network television can cost $100,000 / minute to produce. But distribution is now unlimited.