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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Angel Flores, a 2018 YLAI Fellow, has made it his life’s mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Angel is the founder of Blue Hope ( Azul Esperanza ), an organization that provides educational therapy to children on the autism spectrum. One inspiring YLAI Network member in Nicaragua wholeheartedly shares these goals.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

Murphy’s strategy overall for the economy is to build a stronger and fairer New Jersey and a stronger and fairer economy,” Sullivan said, adding that the state is also focused on “reclaiming New Jersey’s heritage of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship.”. billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019.

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Muslims come into the frame in Southeast Asia’s fintech boom

TechCrunch

Founded in 2018, Hijra has raised $30 million in equity from investors like Quona Capital, Golden Gate Ventures and EV Growth. Djani said the rate of women working in Muslim fintech is still comparatively low, though some have promoted women to leadership roles, including Hijra’s chief financial officer Febriny Rimenta.

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10 Women Entrepreneurs Who Have Inspired Me—and Will Inspire You!

Entrepreneurs' Organization

These are women who have fought against all odds, made a mark in the business world and crafted their own brands of leadership. I met Hayley at one of the dating industry conferences in London in 2018, and she has taught and inspired me so much through her personality and knowledge! Kalika Yap: Serial Entrepreneur and Inventor.