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

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Contributed to EO by Marina Byezhanova Justinus Adriaanse is an EO Canada Bridge member who grew up in a middle-class family in South Africa, keenly observing the glaring disparities that were unmistakably present in his surroundings. It was a pivotal moment, and a true litmus test for Adriaanse’s resilience. You solve a problem by taking action.

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EO24 Goes Live On 19 November!

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based and internationally recognized entrepreneurs — Alexandria, Virginia, USA (17 November 2015) – The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week ( GEW ) by presenting EO24 , a virtual and interactive learning event to debut on Wednesday, 18 November, at 8 p.m. EDT (1 a.m.

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In Love, In Partnership: How One Couple Finds Success at Home and at Work

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In 2015, the Slaters sold the legacy to explore other endeavors. It’s true that you should treat your business partnership like a marriage. After all, it’s important whom you select and no matter who that person is you’ll have to work hard at it. But what about when your business partner and your marriage partner are the same person?

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We Recast Our Business Expertise Into Valuable Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs

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Luckily, Vancouver is home to HootSuite, and not only did this company provide us an amazing space for our 2015 finals; they covered all the costs! I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. Create Incentive.

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The Power of People: How We Recast Our Expertise into Valuable Incentives

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Luckily, Vancouver is home to HootSuite, and not only did this company provide us an amazing space for our 2015 finals; they covered all the costs! I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. Create Incentive.

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EO Accelerator Grads on Growing In Business and In Marriage

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I was referred to EO Accelerator by a former EO member and applied to the program in 2015. It gives founders the tools and accountability to take their business to the next level. How did you hear about EO Accelerator? Lallenia: My husband, Brad, and I started Big Birge Plumbing in 2012. Neither of us had much experience running a business.

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EO Member Jenny Vance “Throws Caution to the Wind”

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This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. I talk ideas out with peers, gather feedback and then methodically move forward. At a recent entrepreneurship summit, a group of speakers were discussing the perfect time to launch a company. The consensus surprised me a little— start before you’re ready.