Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

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. Her advice to YLAI Network members on overcoming obstacles is to “assume people are willing to help and ask for help and support when you need it.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah spoke with the YLAI Network about her journey transforming theater in Peru, the way in which her diagnosis provided her with creative understanding, and her advice to create more inclusive organizations. D éborah’s aim for the future of CAPAZ involves establishing a physical space to network and hold workshops for the community.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

The recognition of the impact of her hard work came years later when she was accepted for the YLAI Fellowship in 2016. In 2016, The Millennials Movement launched the Peru 2030 Agenda Ambassadors program to empower and facilitate ownership for the sustainable development of citizens’ own communities. government.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

With offline events now firmly moved to online for the foreseeable future, startups in the networking space had to pivot fast in the face of the pandemic. One of those was Grip , previously better known as a networking app for physical conferences (including TechCrunch Disrupt, at one point). million people.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

In 2016, I was looking for my next big thing after 25 years of operating a marketing business. The DX event is so powerful because of the networking quality among the MyEO DX community. What is the Needs and Leads Speed Networking event? The impact that takes place among attendees during Speed Networking is unmatched!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. If her story inspires you, we encourage you to apply for our fellowship program and join the YLAI Network of entrepreneurs.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 30, 2020

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta is working hard to develop the small business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the devastating earthquake of 2016. What advice would you give to Network members about perseverance? By Jewelle Saunders. What factors led you to create Misión Ecuador and what is its mission?

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. Who is missing from your network? Culturally competent consulting service provider ThirdEye Network. This helps Colmena66 celebrate the network’s successes as well as identify gaps that allow them to secure additional funding to continue their work.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2016 YLAI Fellow Liziane Dranka Silva has realized the necessity of marketing and rebranding to expand and specify the target clientele of her company. . Finally, Liziane encourages aspiring social entrepreneurs in the YLAI Network to learn more about the client you are serving: their wants, needs and expectations of your organization.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 9, 2023

Today, Microsoft confirmed the acquisition but not the purchase price, saying that it plans to use Fungible’s tech and team to deliver “multiple DPU solutions, network innovation and hardware systems advancements.” ” The Fungible team will join Microsoft’s data center infrastructure engineering teams, Bablani said. .

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Tomasz Tunguz

JANUARY 2, 2016

Which of the 16 major start of categories in information technology will reap disproportionate share of investment dollars in 2016? This may be a breakout category in 2016 for Series A investments. Given the amount of seed investor interest, I expect many of these marketplaces to raise series A dollars in 2016.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Ben Franklin CNP’s commitment to CC4H Robotics extends beyond financial sponsorship and has helped facilitate demonstrations of the robots to companies within their incubator network, providing valuable exposure for CC4H Robotics and fostering potential partnerships.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 23, 2024

In 2016, Carefer, a Riyadh-based auto-tech startup, leveraged technological solutions to simplify the process for both individuals and businesses.

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Dream It

OCTOBER 9, 2019

million back in 2016. Cymulate Founded in 2016, this Israel-based startup recently closed a $7.5 The startup specializes in detecting unusual activities in networks with huge user bases. Illusive Networks Another Israel-based cybersecurity startup, Illusive Networks has raised a total of $30 million in Series A and B funding.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

One inspiring YLAI Network member in Nicaragua wholeheartedly shares these goals. To recognize this upcoming International Day of Disabled Persons (now known as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities), the YLAI Network interviewed Angel to learn more about his journey and his organization’s mission.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2016

My friends said, “I don’t need another network. That’s what happens when you join a network and have kids. In 2016 I finally cracked SnapChat with the launch of Discovery. Here’s the thing: If you never try new product and new networks you’ll never learn anything. Right now it’s my favorite network. D7elVkC4XR.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 16, 2021

2016 YLAI Fellow Alpha Sennon is a well-recognized global “farmerpreneur,” motivational speaker, agri-youth advocate. The views and opinions expressed here belong to the author or interviewees and do not necessarily reflect those of the YLAI Network or the U.S. By Jewelle Saunders. government.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

While working on streamup (a music video streaming app) at Y Combinator 2016, he found himself struggling to fit in his medical appointments. We covered Getlab’s origin story in detail here. But in short, the company is informed by founder Kyle Michelson’s own experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We reconnected in 2016 and began angel investing in startups in New York City.  But, just as important, we had access to a unique network: Harvard Business School alumni. We first met at Harvard Business School as young students in 1989. We could leverage our own experiences and knowledge as entrepreneurs with rich corporate careers.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 28, 2020

To celebrate women’s entrepreneurship in the field of science, the YLAI Network shares Valesca’s inspiring efforts and successes in Haiti. Our organization has grown tremendously since 2016. How has the YLAI Network helped you achieve your mission? I am grateful to the YLAI Network for its support and for allowing us to network.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 11, 2020

I’ve written a bit about our portfolio company Nurx since we made the investment back in 2016. That turns out to be over $150mm a year of healthcare being provided by a mobile app and a network of doctors. Nurx is a great example of how technology is helping to reshape how healthcare is delivered.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

million pre-seed funding it has raised from the Founders Factory Africa, FrontEnd Ventures, Adaverse, Gullit, Five35, Renew Capital, Changecom, XA Network, Ajim Capital, Artha Ventures, Daba Finance, Google Black Founders Fund, and several angel investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 13, 2020

In 2016, Saito and his family moved to the still-recovering region of Tohoku. Taking a chance on an agricultural area with few visitors, Saito planned to attract foreign tourists (and their funds), creating tours, collaborating with agricultural partners and eventually joining EO North Japan to expand his skills and network.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 2, 2022

K-Startup Grand Challenge launched in 2016 In April 2016, the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) was started. KSGC selects 60 promising startup teams from across the world every year and gives an all-expenses-paid mentorship/networking opportunity in South Korea. were chosen from the pool of applications.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. In 2016, when she was selected as a YLAI Fellow, Ashna was able to further develop her ideas, and her YLAI Reverse Exchange became a great success that grew her confidence for undertaking international projects.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

Established in 2016, the company has rapidly gained recognition for its advanced proprietary platform, expansive network, and powerful APIs, empowering companies to operate and expand locally and globally in over 150 countries. The exact amount of funding secured in this round has not been disclosed.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In total, Austin-based Mio, which was founded in 2016 and participated in the Y Combinator Winter 2016 class, has now raised $17 million. “Microsoft Teams is akin to a Local Area Network, because Microsoft will always deliver messages between Microsoft users,” said Hadfield. million Series A funding round.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 4, 2023

Going forward, Toyota says it’ll give Pony an unspecified number of its EVs, while Pony will outfit them with autonomous-driving tech and the firm’s “robotaxi network platform.” ” Without context, $139 million may sound like a lot, but Pony has raised more than a billion dollars since its founding in 2016.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The number of low-income students attending college is increasing: According to a 2016 report from the Pew Research Center , the total share of undergraduate college students who come from low-income families increased from 12% in 1996 to 20% in 2016. More posts by this contributor. 10 Men Making Waves For Women In Tech.

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Source Link

JULY 8, 2021

So much of entrepreneurial success depends on building a business network, especially the ability to locate mentors and role models. StartOut’s 2016 study, “The State of LGBT Entrepreneurship in the U.S.,” Integrate LGBTQ+ resources into your network. To learn more or get started on the LGBTE certification process, click here.

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Dream It

APRIL 26, 2019

In May 2016, 89% of healthcare organizations included in a study by the Ponemon Institute had experienced at least one data breach over the prior 24 month period. These devices are a real threat to the health of the patient in each bed, the health of all of the patients in the hospital, and the hospital’s entire network. And, The U.S.

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TechCrunch

MAY 26, 2022

million in 2016. And that’s what the Zimbabwean government sought to accomplish when it introduced a financial inclusion scheme from 2016 to 2020. The number of bank accounts in the country stood at 1.5 million in 2020.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 10, 2023

Existing investor WFC, along with iAngels Network, Sateeq Invest, and Impactful Pitch structured syndicates, and marquee industry mix global HNIs, also participated in the round. The company’s GMV has crossed $16 million, having sold approximately 22,000+ seats since inception, with each seat generating a net revenue of INR 10-12 K.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Zurbuchen joined NASA in 2016, and he engages people worldwide with the agency’s work and the inspiration of science. Buy your pass today , join us to learn about the latest space economy trends, see cutting-edge technology and network for opportunities to help you build a better, stronger startup.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

In 2016, we set out to develop a rigorous methodology for tracking progress on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in venture capital, and to measure and benchmark those data through our biennial VC Human Capital Survey. Let’s be clear: The venture capital industry has lacked diversity. Assessing inclusion remains a challenge.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

“Finding and closing security gaps from an attacker’s perspective is a disruptive approach to the way organizations can proactively protect their networks. XM Cyber was founded in 2016 and raised $49 million, according to Crunchbase data. Time will tell on that front.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

An alternative payment network with connected wallets allowing a mobile money user to transact with a bank account would fix this problem, and that’s the premise of Ghana-based fintech Dash. Dash’s alternative payment network brings together this mobile money and traditional banks and facilitates transactions for consumers and businesses.

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