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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. It’s a new year – 2016. The reality of most startups is about survival.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Now, Déborah is developing a new play about individuals living with Down syndrome.

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Empowering millennials in Peru to take action volunteering

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The recognition of the impact of her hard work came years later when she was accepted for the YLAI Fellowship in 2016. Here, she learned more about volunteerism and also learned about the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development. “It She was just focused on doing the work. It was a culture shock,” she states.

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Why there are so few women in tech (and what you can do about it!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Fast forward two-plus decades, and I’m now the CEO and co-founder of JetRockets, where we develop high-performing web and mobile app solutions that help our clients transform their businesses and grow. Studies specifically focused on software developers suggest that as few as 8-10% of all software developers are female.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Do you think your mindset has anything to do with your success? Absolutely!

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

StartupNation

Go through the top seven lessons from being an entrepreneur and CEO for 20 years, from leadership to business growth. Here’s how you can build one with these leadership lessons from my 20 years as a CEO: Hire the right people —recruit for values, not just skills: Never fall for resumes with unbelievable skill sets, but no culture fit.