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EO Hosts International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations in Support of UN Sustainable Development Goals

Entrepreneurs' Organization

On 25–26 June 2019, EO presented a two-day International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations focused on inspiring, educating and connecting business leaders to promote sustainable business practices. SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth. SDG 5 – Gender Equality. • SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. •

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A Meeting of Unreasonable Minds

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. Add to that, the dozens of courses I’ve attended and home education programs I’ve listened to. “I

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Oraan raises $3M to increase financial inclusion among Pakistani women

TechCrunch

Then she met product designer and entrepreneur Farwah Tapal, who had recently returned to Pakistan from Spain, and the two created Oraan in 2018 to help women access financial services. Iqbal and Tapal said they are the first women entrepreneurs in Pakistan’s fintech space to raise a seed round. .

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

Ecosystem Builder Hub

These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community. Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. They need to understand why entrepreneurship is critical for economically thriving communities.

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Your deal flow is not diverse enough

TechCrunch

Women entrepreneurs and fundraising. While the numbers prove that the financial returns can be promising, the bigger impact and importance of investing in gender diversity is the overall economic growth and prosperity that follows. Let’s delve into the numbers — and why your deal flow may not be diverse enough.

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Using Technology to Address Nigeria’s Urgent Educational Challenges

Impact Hub

Among them were SkillNG and Shortkode, which focus on providing technology solutions to educational challenges in Nigeria. The technology industry and education in Nigeria. Poor education is one of Nigeria’s major problems. Shortkode: Equipping educators with resources. 43% are ages 0-14. Of children aged 5-14, about 10.5

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Using Technology to Address Some of Nigeria’s Most Pressing Educational Needs

Impact Hub

Among them were SkillNG and Shortkode, which focus on providing technology solutions to educational challenges in Nigeria. The technology industry and education in Nigeria. Poor education is one of Nigeria’s major problems. Shortkode: Equipping educators with resources. 43% are ages 0-14. Of children aged 5-14, about 10.5