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Tech, Education, and Making a Difference in South Africa: Meet Justinus Adriaanse

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Nelson Mandela’s 1999 retirement brought these injustices further to the forefront, unveiling the deep-rooted inequalities within South Africa’s education system and society as a whole. Problem-solving with purpose “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

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Our Top Three Most Engaging Stories of 2015

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Here were the top three most engaging stories in 2015: 1. EO was listed as first of 12 organizations that provide entrepreneurial support, education and networking opportunities! “The World’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs of 2015” by Emily Inverso, published on Forbes.com.

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One woman’s path to financial empowerment leads the way

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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Aileen Lee and Guild Education’s Rachel Carlson will share how to get to yes on Extra Crunch Live

TechCrunch

So it should come as no surprise that we’re absolutely thrilled to have Lee join us alongside one of her portfolio company founders, Guild Education’s Rachel Carlson, on an upcoming episode of Extra Crunch Live. Rachel Carlson founded Guild Education in 2015 and has led the company since. Click to register for free!

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Aileen Lee and Guild Education’s Rachel Carlson will share how to get to yes on Extra Crunch Live

TechCrunch

So it should come as no surprise that we’re absolutely thrilled to have Lee join us alongside one of her portfolio company founders, Guild Education’s Rachel Carlson, on an upcoming episode of Extra Crunch Live. Rachel Carlson founded Guild Education in 2015 and has led the company since. Click to register for free!

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Aileen Lee and Guild Education’s Rachel Carlson will share how to get to yes on Extra Crunch Live

TechCrunch

So it should come as no surprise that we’re absolutely thrilled to have Lee join us alongside one of her portfolio company founders, Guild Education’s Rachel Carlson, on an upcoming episode of Extra Crunch Live. Rachel Carlson founded Guild Education in 2015 and has led the company since. Click to register for free!

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After 200% ARR growth in 2020, CourseKey raises $9M to digitize trade schools

TechCrunch

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced educational institutions to go virtual, many were scrambling to develop online or blended curriculums. It was a space that, for some odd reason, was largely being left out of the education conversation.”. It was occupied by our friends and by our family members,” Sophinos said. “It