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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Janese, a 2017 YLAI Professional Fellow, is the founder of Jan’s Empowerment Institute (JEI) in Antigua and Barbuda. JEI uses Facebook Live events to connect with individuals around the world and increase their visibility, and it has refined mentorship and coaching programs for a more enriching and personalized experience. government.

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Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017: With Strength and Purpose, Women Rule

Entrepreneurs' Organization

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. a behavioral change company focused on helping individuals and corporate teams dramatically increase their influence and leadership effectiveness.

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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A 2017 Pew Research poll found that 50% of women reported gender discrimination at work, compared with 19% of men. It provides opportunities for mentorship. You could even pursue a leadership role. Problems with workplace culture A major obstacle facing many women in tech is an unfriendly, male-dominated culture.

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Building sustainable marketing skills with a Colombian YLAI Fellow

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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. Make sure that your brand has a personality.

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Mentoring is at the Heart of Entrepreneurship

StartupNation

With our company leadership, we’re teaching how to guide their respective functions of the business. As I got a handle ( after many years ) on what I was doing and was able to make progress, I shifted into teaching my leadership team. This also changed how my leadership team needed me. Originally published May 2, 2017.

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2017 YLAI Fellow Neish’s hard work of creating a sustainable trans rights movement has blossomed far beyond his expectations. One of Neish’s other main priorities moving forward is mentorship. By Jewelle Saunders. The fuller you are, the more you have to give back,” says activist Neish McLean.

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The VC Inclusion Clause #MovingForward

Both Sides of the Table

In 2017 we began inserting an “Inclusion Clause” into our term sheets because we believe that the culture one establishes at the earliest stages of one’s business will set out the course of how it will grow and develop. We strive to invest in companies that are consciously working to create a diverse leadership team?—?one

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