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Advice from an entrepreneurship expert, with Professor Michael Goldberg

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Michael answered questions from network members requesting advice for their entrepreneurial endeavors. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs and professionals looking to finance their business? Startup communities – Where to find them and how to get involved. Further reading: Here’s some unusual advice for entrepreneurs.

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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

This is going to be BIG.

The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. They’ll tell you all about their strategy, the order of operations of who and how they pitched, the magic slides, the timing of the raise itself, etc. Is that a good strategy? Was she just an anomaly or is there something else going on here?

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Innovating AI research and advancing entrepreneurship skills in Colombia  

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Jonathan’s curiosity has incited his globe-trotting entrepreneurial journey, impacting his own community in Colombia and beyond. After graduating from the University of Antioquia, witnessing the innovations in science, technology, and strategy in this community only increased Jonathan’s curiosity.

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5 Proven Growth Strategies for Startups

Entrepreneur's Handbook

No need to reinvent the wheel, just use these tried-and-true strategies for sustainable growth. Amidst numerous challenges, the right growth strategy becomes paramount. Securing a solid foothold in the market requires a well-planned approach, and that’s where effective growth strategies come into play.

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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

She began to notice a variety of challenges when it came to STEM education, both in her community and globally. Kavelle credits the YLAI experience with helping provide new tools and an opportunity to build on her business strategy to help her succeed. She concentrated on identifying her obstacles and how to overcome them. government.

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11 Startup Content Marketing Strategies That Actually Work

Startup Blogpost

11 Startup Content Marketing Strategies That Actually Work To help startups navigate the complex world of content marketing, we’ve gathered eleven successful strategies from industry professionals, including CEOs and Content Marketing Managers.

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The Problem with Startup Advice

This is going to be BIG.

I'm often the last one to leave an event, held back by the most persistant of entrepreneurs trying to squeeze as much advice as they can out of me. Often times, the advice is terrible or impractical. There are several key problems to this knowledge sharing little community we've built: People make themselves look better in hindsight.

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