Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Avena, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, also offers advice for future entrepreneurs. Avena noticed the large-scale unemployment throughout Dominica, and her concerns were confirmed by the Central Development Bank in 2017 when Dominica was listed as one of the Caribbean countries with the highest unemployment rates. to where she wanted. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. These 20 women entrepreneurs are the ones who are leading the charge—and we think you’ll be inspired by their tremendous impact: Reshma Saujani / Girls Who Code.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The Veteran Fund was created to harness this potential, empowering veteran entrepreneurs to drive advancements in technology while securing America’s future.” H erbert Dwyer , a United States Marine Corps Veteran, co-founded EMPEQ in 2017, leveraging his prior experience in the energy field.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Janese, a 2017 YLAI Professional Fellow, is the founder of Jan’s Empowerment Institute (JEI) in Antigua and Barbuda. Her experience in the 2017 YLAI Professional Fellows Program has been pivotal to the growth and success of her company. “I By Caroline Sachdeva. “I

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Dave Calnan participated in 2018 EO Global Student Entrepreneur Award (GSEA) Global Finals in Toronto, Canada. My friend Marie was the Irish finalist at EO GSEA 2017 in Frankfurt, Germany. She asked me to come as her guest, and I had an incredible and inspirational few days surrounded by these student entrepreneurs and EO members.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Post-AOL, I dedicated myself to backing and supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs as Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Revolution. In 2017, when Revolution launched our Rise of the Rest Seed Fund , led at the time by J.D. were on the platform. Based in Washington, D.C., These are great stories.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated each 21 August, honors the innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who shape industries, drive economic growth, and inspire others. At EO, we celebrate and support entrepreneurs on World Entrepreneurs’ Day—and every day! EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2019

When Brannon Poe first heard of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization , it was from a friend in Texas. In 2017, my wife and I had recently become empty-nesters, and I was itching to get into something new. no doubt, but starting things is what energizes most entrepreneurs.”. I had time on my hands. It takes some work?no

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Here’s a list of top sources for funding minority entrepreneurs. The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. It is a great resource for minority entrepreneurs with a more specific funding need.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 10, 2024

This led to an invitation to attend an event with like-minded entrepreneurs who were getting together to learn, share, and help each other along the entrepreneurial journey. That was my introduction to what is now the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). Here are four ways being a member of EO has enhanced my life as an entrepreneur: 1.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Damaris credits YLAI as the best experience she has had as an entrepreneur.“Everything

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Katherine notes that entrepreneurs have access to an unlimited number of free resources and mentorship on various platforms, such as social media sites like LinkedIn and YouTube that can help formulate your brand. Building sustainable marketing skills with a Colombian YLAI Fellow. By Shannon Courtney.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Antonio Lennert , a member of EO Canada Bridge, is an entrepreneur, designer and community builder. Making Waves Lennert and Murnaghan opened a newcomer-friendly, Toronto-based surf and coffee shop in 2017, Surf the Greats. She is the co-founder of Brand of a Leader , the personal branding agency for entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. 2017 feels like a very long time ago. Yet, as I mark five years leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as its CEO, it’s a good time to reflect on five key insights gained from such a remarkable community of business founders. The world has changed significantly.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Many would-be entrepreneurs never start because they’re waiting for the perfect idea or don’t have enough disposable capital to break out of the rat race. These accomplished entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles share how to start with $100. Would-be entrepreneurs are afraid to start because they’re afraid to fail.

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Dream It

APRIL 23, 2019

For example, voice-powered ecommerce reached approximately $2 billion in 2017 and Gartner predicts that about 30% of web browsing will happen via voice (and without a screen) by 2020. As smart speaker platforms have matured, more entrepreneurs are leveraging the technology to benefit healthcare.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2024

After my job salary was cut on February 10, 2017, I had to quickly figure out a solution for success. Despite having zero business background, I started my first company on April 16, 2017. Groups like Entrepreneurs’ Organization , YPO, Strategic Coach and Abundance 360 is where I find numerous great visionaries.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

Entrepreneurship Professor Michael Goldberg has this to say about finding your niche : “Before entrepreneurs should think about expanding, they need to show that they are solving a problem and making a place in the community for their initial customer base.”. In order to stand out, you must show that you are doing something no one else is.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Mat, a former senior engineer at Toyota, was made redundant during the closure of the automotive industry in Australia in 2017. The stories he shares and the passion he exudes are what every entrepreneur needs to hear. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2019

Carlos Rivas was a student in El Salvador when he competed in the 2012 EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). Carlos says he was inspired to become an entrepreneur so that he could follow his passions and rely on his own hard work. Meeting other student entrepreneurs was extremely good, too. How did GSEA change you?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A 2017 Pew Research poll found that 50% of women reported gender discrimination at work, compared with 19% of men. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. Problems with workplace culture A major obstacle facing many women in tech is an unfriendly, male-dominated culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

More than 180 entrepreneurs and business leaders convened to determine concrete actions entrepreneurs can take to help transform our world. Chapters to adopt entrepreneur nurture programmes at multiple levels to include GSEA Angels (EO member investors in Global Student Entrepreneur Award participants?both

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2017

Mayor Eric Garcetti at Upfront Summit, February 2017 I first sat down with then councilman Eric Garcetti on the Ides of March 2012 — almost 5 years ago exactly. It’s amazing to see the success of LA under Mayor Garcetti and that’s why I urge you to turn out to reelect him tomorrow — March 7, 2017 - every single vote matters.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. By Jewelle Saunders. The fuller you are, the more you have to give back,” says activist Neish McLean. Invest in yourself, and your hard work will blossom.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 24, 2019

Written for EO by Manny Padda an entrepreneur, angel investor and philanthropist who won the 2016 Canadian Angel of the Year Award. As an EO Vancouver member, he was the 2017 Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global Citizen of the Year Award. . Most Canadian entrepreneurs I meet with today know this, of course.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2020

At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , our mission remains engaging business owners at every stage with the tools, education and community necessary to learn and grow to new levels of leadership , in business and beyond. As a member of EO Puerto, he’s also seen the company through the 2017 hurricane Maria.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

marking its highest level since 2017. However, by 2022 (with most pandemic restrictions in the rear view mirror and financial markets facing challenges), investors began gravitating towards perceived safe havens, as reflected in the data.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2017

Upfront VI is our latest core fund and is $400 million to invest in early stage entrepreneurs. If you watch the short video below you’ll have a great sense on what is uniquely LA in 2017 — hearing from Mayor Garcetti, Kobe Bryant, Tyra Banks, Baron Davis and so many great advocates for the uniqueness of our city and some of our key stats.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At first, we primarily played an advocacy and convening role, working with policymakers and administrations , organizing bus tours, and telling the stories of the entrepreneurs we met along the way. Specifically: Founder : The team possesses the necessary skills, temperament, and experience to execute the startup’s vision.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 2, 2020

He’s an EO speaker , a recent EO 360° podcast guest and author of Never Go With Your Gut (2019) , The Blindspots Between Us (2020) and The Truth Seeker’s Handbook (2017). The post 8 Steps to Making Better Business Decisions appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 29, 2021

In “The Spark and The Grind,” artist, author and entrepreneur Erik Wahl illustrates the delicate balance between creativity and discipline: the spark of inspiration, and the grind of turning that idea into reality. Erik Wahl is an internationally recognized graffiti artist, author and entrepreneur. Originally published May 22, 2017.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 4, 2019

He’s an EO speaker , a recent EO 360° podcast guest and author of Never Go With Your Gut (2019) , The Blindspots Between Us (2020) and The Truth Seeker’s Handbook (2017). The post The Curse That Causes Promotions to Fail appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 6, 2018

The best entrepreneurs in our industry focus on it year-round as opposed to just once every 18 months. But it’s critical for your business, for you as a leader and people who excel at fund raising have an extreme advantage over those who do not. But if there is nothing wrong with you then please don’t let early rejections alter your course.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Founded in 2017 by Kristjan Vilosius (CEO), Priit Kaasik (engineering lead) and Hannes Kert (CCO), Katana positions itself as the “entrepreneur manufacturer’s secret weapon” with a plug-and-play ERP for small to medium-sized manufacturers.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Great entrepreneurs invest countless hours reinventing, reimagining and disrupting products and services of all kinds. Another entrepreneur told me how incredibly stressful it is for her to pitch her ideas in front of would-be investors. For this entrepreneur, who was shy, introverted, and modest by nature, it was simply terrifying.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In fact, as the keynote speaker at the University of Oklahoma graduation in 2017, Piyush paid off one of the graduate’s student debts. ” Piyush’s book, Lead Your Tribe, Love Your Work: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Culture that Matters , reinforces how to lead by example by giving to your employees.

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