Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Being a part of the business community plays a critical role in the success of small business owners. If you look at the thriving small business owners, you will find that most of them are outstanding community players. To be a part of a community offers you much-needed guidance to survive in a difficult time like now.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

In 2014, Frissia started the First Leadership Center at a university in Mexico. When you lift up the economic status of women, you lift up the economic status of families, of neighborhoods, communities, and — and all of society benefits,” says Vice President Harris, so long as women are given the opportunity.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Entrepreneurship can empower individuals and communities limited in resources. Someone with a good entrepreneurial spirit will look for ways to improve a community and its integrity through its businesses and missions. It is through social and environmental organizations like these that Argentinian communities can prosper.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Master the Art of Difficult Conversations in Your Business Shawn Johal (EO Montreal), a leadership speaker, best-selling author, and founder of business growth practice Elevation Leaders , shared how he handles challenging conversations in his company. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2019

Learn about social entrepreneurship from this group of diverse and experienced social entrepreneurs, who talk about their experiences running businesses that make profits and benefit their surrounding communities in a GIST TechConnect program on turning a profit while doing good. But first: What is social entrepreneurship?

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Business related topics typically include: marketing, finance, leadership, technology, sales and more. The post Top Small Business Resources for Starting and Growing Your Business appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today®. Check out M eetups and LI Groups. Check out Quora and R eddit’s small business subreddit.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

What advice the initiators have for other ecosystems looking to hire a professional ecosystem builder. From Tobacco & manufacturing to entrepreneurship. Like many communities in this position, it has not been easy or straightforward. How they managed to rally other ecosystem stakeholders into supporting these efforts.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

In celebration of Kenishia’s accomplishments and her encouragement to fellow young leaders to make their money count , we asked her to answer a few questions about her journey to entrepreneurship. What is the role that ThrivingDollars plays within your community? Create community.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 28, 2020

Through the Saint Apollonia Mobile Dental Clinic , 2018 YLAI Fellow Valesca Saint Cyr is able to deliver quality and affordable dental care to underserved communities in Haiti. To celebrate women’s entrepreneurship in the field of science, the YLAI Network shares Valesca’s inspiring efforts and successes in Haiti.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow and co-founder of L3G’s & Associates, Fatima Chi, is empowering businesses in her community in Belize to take control of their finances. To celebrate Fatima’s work promoting financial literacy and wellness, the YLAI Network asked her a few questions about her journey to entrepreneurship.

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Y Combinator

JULY 20, 2022

Outside of the YC community, little has been documented on best practices to be an effective CEO. Communicating the strategy to the entire company requires multiple channels and repetition. We have a strategy doc that I collaborate on with the leadership team and share with the company; updates are provided at the half-year mark.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Entrepreneurship is worth the risk. Responsible tourism’s positive impact.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Under the theme “Act for Impact,” EO members explored a multitude of ways to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s sage advice: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Such a great community of people where shared values create a magical, homey feeling! As always, EO members gained energy and built momentum from engaging together.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

3 Tips to Master the Art of Difficult Conversations in Your Business Shawn Johal (EO Montreal), a leadership speaker, best-selling author, and founder of business growth practice Elevation Leaders , shared how he handles challenging conversations in his company. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Embassy Brasilia hosted a live virtual discussion in May 2020 for exchange alumni and members of the YLAI Network on “how to lead in a post-pandemic world,” featuring entrepreneurship experts Alisa Cohn and Richie Norton, with moderator Rhett Power. That’s entrepreneurship, all the good and all the bad of it.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

It’s also good advice to treat your marriage like a business partnership, in that both require commitment, communication and a shared view of values and goals. In Their Community. How has your EO experience impacted your entrepreneurial journey and leadership style? for better or for worse?just

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Some choose to go on stage to talk and provide additional advice or to answer specific questions. In those early internet days, there seemed to be an innocence, a strong sense of community, and a willingness to share. Through Clubhouse, I have participated in brainstorming sessions and delivered talks on entrepreneurship and domains.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? LendingTree reported Kansas City as number 49 out of 50 major cities for Minority Entrepreneurship. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 15, 2021

Get the advice and know-how you need to start your business and move it forward ahead of time from those who have gone before you. Social media can be a great tool for community support, questions and advice. Consider joining a few of these communities to see how they can help you grow your brand.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the short term, women founders can take action to boost their chances at VC success in the current investment climate, including leveraging their community and support network and building the necessary self-belief to thrive. In the long term, there needs to be foundational change to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 6, 2020

To highlight Andrea’s hard work and perseverance, we asked her to answer the following questions and provide key advice to fellow YLAI Network members looking to make a difference in their community. What advice do you have for YLAI Network members on overcoming obstacles? What are you passionate about?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In the midst of supporting founders in their communities during a global pandemic, what do they wish they were more versed in? Hard skills training: Facilitation & leadership, more and better business support for entrepreneurs, organizational skills, work-life balance. Lauren Mehler Pradhan. Lauren Mehler Pradhan. Gabe Munoz.

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

We asked the winners in each city to tell us about their companies, provide advice to fellow entrepreneurs, and share a little more about themselves. I had the good fortune of providing leadership in an acquired business located in Orlando, FL while being an executive at a MedTech Fortune 500. What does your company do?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Network is a community of inspiring young entrepreneurs and change-makers from Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada who are committed to promoting economic growth, strengthening civil society and creating change in their communities.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 25, 2021

Like many emerging business owners, Rebecca’s start with entrepreneurship started with her being fired from a job. Brian Hill is executive director of Phoenix fashion week and asked Rebecca’s advice for up-and-coming fashion designers who want to be the next Rebecca Minkoff. Leadership and Team Building.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. Get started!

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Composed of more than 130 top Oklahoma corporations and business organizations, the Roundtable provides important business development advice and assistance to the Governor, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and other state leaders. Any student competing in the current competition who exemplifies the spirit of Oklahoma entrepreneurship.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Getting behind the empowerment of women stimulates societies, entrepreneurship, job creation, accelerates revenue growth and develops inspiring and motivated leaders.” – Ingrid Vanderveldt. It's a community that brings together women across the globe who are starting and growing companies. But, there's a light at the end of the tunnel.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

3. Branding and community plan. You have to spend a part fo your budget on branding and a community plan. Nonetheless, Tyler says that entrepreneurship is not all glitz and glamor. His advice? It costs nothing to ask good advice from a friend. Bonus Advice for Startups. Find a mentor. Build that momentum.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. Kathryn is well-placed to shares insights about black founders and how they are faring in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. What do you think of less than 1%? Widening the circle.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families. When women have more money, not only is there gender equality and economic growth, but there’s also stronger and healthier communities for our children and generations to come.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We prioritize open communication and genuinely value the feedback we receive. This not only helps us improve our services but also fosters a sense of community around our brand. My best advice is to actively surround yourself with people who have more experience and knowledge than you.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As an emerging field that is challenging the status quo of entrepreneurship in economic development, ecosystem builders are bound to run into obstacles along the way which – if repeated and consistent – make us want to pull our hair out. Lack of diversity especially when it comes to immigrant and refugee communities.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The idea of renting out a spare room or entire home was not new, but Airbnb streamlined the process, ensuring trust, ease, and a sense of community. But if all your friends are on it, suddenly it becomes your go-to communication tool. Another good example is Airbnb. That’s the power of product-market fit. One that does listen.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Under his leadership, Expectful grew to profitability and over 13,000 paid users. ” Walton plans to pivot the startup in three phases: content, marketplace and community. Currently, a lot of information or advice around pregnancy lives in books or in-person classes. Finally, Walton wants to invest in the community.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

We also had a strong incentive to make our program successful: despite the shared branding and core values, each Techstars program was funded and owned by the mentor and investor community in the city in which it operated. It’s fair to say that the Seattle startup community would not be where it is today without Techstars.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Build a community and let them know you’re launching well ahead of time. Here’s an example: Image: Author After tallying up your estimates, you should have a clear tally of expected upvotes and the upvote gap you’ll need to fill. India) to make sure you build momentum and page visibility in the first 30 minutes.

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