Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Education is one thing, but our vision is to create products that seamlessly guide all users to smart investing.”. Reku makes it platform accessible to first-time traders with educational features. In 2017 and 2018, crypto was not this big but we saw a huge opportunity there. Want to survive the crypto winter?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 25, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Cinthya Andino is most passionate about design and about protecting the environment. Through years of production and education, the community has begun to reflect sustainable values by creating their own clothes through upcycling old materials. By Angie Garozzo. What’s in the future for Beleaf?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Mukul Chawla, Partner and Head of Growth Equity, Asia Pacific for KKR, said they are excited of privy’s growth potentials as well as the opportunity to advance Indonesia’s digital transformation and prosperity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2018

In early 2018, EO DC joined forces with the Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and DC Metro Business Leadership Network (DC Metro BLN) to host an event to educate entrepreneurs and small businesses on the value of hiring people with disabilities.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2019

That changed in late 2018 when Brannon helped with launching a new EO chapter, in Charleston. The combination of networking and educational opportunities that a peer group provides ensures members have access to top-level development. From left to right, Haig Berberian, Brannon Poe and John Laverne. “In

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 4, 2018

He rebranded Vanderbilt Financial as an impact investment broker firm, ensured that his company headquarters were environmentally sustainable via Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and became an outspoken advocate for the UN SDGs. He earned a nomination for 2018 EO Global Citizen of the Year.

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StartupNation

MARCH 8, 2021

Here are a few things entrepreneurs in leadership positions must put in place to ensure we are challenging the current structures and accelerating parity: Create working environments which eliminate gender bias and inequality. StartupNation exclusive discounts and savings on Dell products and accessories: Learn more here.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

In this fireside chat from the American Dynamism Summit with a16z General Partner Ben Horowitz, Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses his inspiring journey to the statehouse and how his experiences have shaped his leadership. Governor Moore: Getting money for higher education. Here is a transcript of their conversation. Ben: Get a job.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

They do not see deal flow and are not exposed to investment opportunities. Kauffman supported the education and training part of the program. The group educates new angel investors through its progressive “learning-by-doing” fund model, which promotes inclusive, positive impact investing.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

CEO Ongki Kurniawan was previously country head of Stripe Indonesia and also held leadership positions at Grab, telcoXL Axiata and Line, while COO Karan Khetan is a serial entrepreneur whose past startups include 5x and BookMyShow Southeast Asia. SkorLife currently has 10 employees, with plans to increase headcount to 40.

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

“We always say unapologetically: we’re here to win, we’re here to win big, and our opportunity is big.” Don’t let venture capitalists deter you from opportunity. You need to paint the biggest picture of your opportunity, and you need to be unapologetic about that,” Lori said.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

“Having companies that differentiate from that and provide a nice consumer experience on the digital banking side, but within the framework of an Islamic bank, there’s an opportunity there.” Founded in 2018, Hijra has raised $30 million in equity from investors like Quona Capital, Golden Gate Ventures and EV Growth.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Everyone deserves to have equal opportunities, rights, and benefits,” says Marí?a a Suriano, 2018 YLAI Fellow. “It She dedicates herself to creating wearable art and ethical jewelry using unconventional materials and creating fair employment opportunities for at-risk groups in El Salvador. By Jewelle Saunders.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

Under the visionary leadership of Jeong Ji-hee, MEDIAIPLUS aims to bridge the gap between data availability and accessibility. The inside of the MEDIAIPLUS office Despite having the opportunity to select a different location, I found the prospect of starting a business quite overwhelming.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

Under the visionary leadership of JiHee Jung , MEDIAIPLUS aims to bridge the gap between data availability and accessibility. The inside of the MEDIAIPLUS office Despite having the opportunity to select a different location, I found the prospect of starting a business quite overwhelming.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

Diversifying an investment portfolio to include more women-led ventures means trusting in the leadership of women, which research has shown to be worth believing in. Increasing opportunities for women entrepreneurs sets off a domino effect that local and global markets can benefit from. Why is diverse deal flow important?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

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. Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

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.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

What are some overlooked opportunities right now? How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city? What are the opportunities startups may be able to tap into during these unprecedented times? What are some overlooked opportunities right now? are at risk.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Bibiana Dipeo, the director of Alimentando Para el Futuro (Feed4Future) in Paraguay, is empowering her community after more than a decade in the financial sector, by innovating new ways to reduce malnutrition and poverty. The most effective tools for women to get out of poverty are to: Democratize access to education.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 5, 2021

BCG (June 2018): “Startups founded and cofounded by women actually performed better over time, generating 10% more in cumulative revenue over a five-year period: $730,000 compared with $662,000.”. 100x investment opportunities only come along in VC occasionally. According to Pitchbook data , only 21.6% Hope is not a strategy.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 5, 2021

BCG (June 2018): “Startups founded and cofounded by women actually performed better over time, generating 10% more in cumulative revenue over a five-year period: $730,000 compared with $662,000.”. 100x investment opportunities only come along in VC occasionally. According to Pitchbook data , only 21.6% Hope is not a strategy.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

BCG (June 2018): “Startups founded and co-founded by women actually performed better over time, generating 10% more in cumulative revenue over a five-year period: $730,000 compared with $662,000.”. In VC, 100x investment opportunities only come along once every few years. Hope is not a strategy.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In late 2018, the company raised $75 million Series C from Sequoia, arguably the top VC firm in the world. leadership”, demonstrating that there’s no such thing as being too on the nose with tropes when describing successful leadership with a flexed bicep. VC David Sacks tweeted “??

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