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Finding your brand identity in 4 steps

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

While 2018 YLAI Fellow Janeel Boon spends his time running his business Boon’s Computer Repairs , he is also well-known in his home country of St. Kenishia Mais, a 2018 Fellow, works with her financial coaching organization, ThrivingDollars , to educate young people on budgeting. Understand your audience and educate your community.

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

Sandro Roco: I had the idea for Sanzo in 2018. At the same time, 2018 was the summer of LaCroix and other flavored sparkling water brands across a larger $45 billion carbonated soft drink category that has been in decline in the U.S. Here are Five Questions with Sandro. Hunter Walk: Backstory time! Crazy Rich Asians became the No.

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Upfront Ventures Raises > $650 Million for Startups and Returns > $600 Million to LPs

Both Sides of the Table

Since 2021, Upfront returned more than $600 million to LPs and returned more than $1 billion since 2018. Some investors may have succeeded with this strategy but at Upfront we decided to stay in our lane. Thank you to everybody in the community who has supported us all these years. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Share the mindset of success in EO Accelerator

Entrepreneurs' Organization

After experiencing insurance and financial services businesses take advantage of people she cared for, State Farm agent owner Emma Allen knew she would go into that industry to support her community. In 2018, she moved her business to Charlotte and has seen significant improvements since.

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How I Got a Deal on Shark Tank

Entrepreneurs' Organization

On December 2, 2018, Mitch pitched the company on ABC’s Shark Tank. It started as a hobby, but by 2014, with the support of my EO Fort Worth “Tamarindo” Forum, it became a real business. EO Fort Worth was amazingly supportive. This level of support was extraordinary, and I couldn’t have done it without their help.

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Localyze raises $12M for a SaaS that supports cross-border hiring and relocation

TechCrunch

Y-Combinator- backed Localyze has nabbed $12 million in Series A funding led by Blossom Capital for a SaaS that supports staff relocations and hiring across borders. On the competitor front, Asmussen names Estonia-headquartered Jobbatical as its closest rival for relocation support with the same digital focus.

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.). No prizes for guessing what some of MakeSpace’s innovations will be in 2018 and 2019.