Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Develop and implement action plans to increase women’s participation in the workforce. Promote women’s participation in leadership positions. How have YLAI and the YLAI Network helped you in your professional development? Do you have any piece of advice for your fellow YLAI members who are seeking to make a difference?

education 246

education leadership innovation networking 246

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

In 2014, Frissia started the First Leadership Center at a university in Mexico. Frissia has worked closely with the Inter-American Development Bank and other organizations across Latin America to raise awareness of female empowerment. Do you have any advice for young leaders? Entrepreneurship is the way to go.

education 130

education innovation leadership communities 130

Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. But so can men. No one is perfect.

development 111

development consulting strategy communities 111

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2019

What advice would I share with young entrepreneurs today? For example, in high school I was strong in leadership and biology. All the booms and busts that you find in the worlds of business and entrepreneurship. Written by Michael Weitz , co-founder of Virtuozo and EO Israel member. . That’s easy to answer.

advice 206

advice leadership entrepreneurship consulting 206

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.

consulting 217

consulting entrepreneurial ecosystem real estate entrepreneurs 217

Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. Hard skills training: Facilitation & leadership, more and better business support for entrepreneurs, organizational skills, work-life balance. and abroad between February and September 2020.

development 75

development entrepreneurial ecosystem funders economic development 75

American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs): Administered by the SBA, Centers are located around the country to be a local resource that is either free or low cost to small business owners. The Centers often reside within universities, colleges or state economic development agencies. Check out M eetups and LI Groups.

peer-to-peer 98

peer-to-peer economic development networking entrepreneurship 98

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Entrepreneurship can empower individuals and communities limited in resources. The YLAI Network interviewed Marcos to learn more about his various organizations, his advice to network members, and his entrepreneurial spirit. Do you have any advice for YLAI members? What is the goal of your first organization, La Escombrera?

construction 246

construction sustainability communities networking 246

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s a short read (or eight hours on Audible) filled with practical advice on building and running a startup or established business. Also the importance of following the simple process of setting clear goals, developing a plan to achieve those goals and taking action to achieve them. It has played a really big role in my life.

entrepreneurship 209

entrepreneurship entrepreneurs leadership energy 209

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 27, 2010

So it is with entrepreneurship. At the margin you can make yourself better at sales, product design, marketing, leadership, capital raising, etc. You’re not born into being a world-class software developer. Or … maybe entrepreneurship is nurture and not nature. Fred Wilson said as much on his blog also.

entrepreneurship 289

entrepreneurship entrepreneurs advice VC 289

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business? Join an executive group: It empowers you to develop leadership skills and knowledge, which is nearly impossible to do alone. marketplace.

strategy 259

strategy peer-to-peer entrepreneurs mix-use 259

Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Nicholas Dancer is the owner and operator of Dancer Concrete Design and he chats with Ramon Ray about concrete, entrepreneurship, leadership, and his new book, Day In, Day Out: The Secret Power in Showing Up and Doing the Work. To get results, you have to develop daily habits which are a culmination of lots of small decisions. .

advice 69

advice construction leadership entrepreneurship 69

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 30, 2020

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta is working hard to develop the small business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the devastating earthquake of 2016. In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.

communities 130

communities advice hospitality leadership 130

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 4, 2024

This first AI-powered SSPM assistant developed by the AppOmni OmniScience team propels SSPM into new dimensions, simplifying security operations and issue remediation, and helping organizations secure mission-critical SaaS environments.

SaaS 59

SaaS entrepreneurship leadership advice 59

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.”

entrepreneurship 246

entrepreneurship networking entrepreneurs opportunity 246

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?

entrepreneurship 100

entrepreneurship advice communities networking 100

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.

consulting 109

consulting entrepreneurial ecosystem real estate leadership 109

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

My mentor’s advice felt like a parental reprimand. Many successes (and even more failures) later, the advice still rings true. I’ve taken many wrong turns, but each path taught me to better navigate the world of entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. That was almost 10 years ago. Learn more at GetSkillsForLife.com.

leadership 130

leadership advice entrepreneurs entrepreneurship 130

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. Is there any advice that you would give to other YLAI Network members regarding entrepreneurship? Create community.

entrepreneurship 245

entrepreneurship financing finance education 245

Y Combinator

JULY 20, 2022

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. The product development strategy is broken down into focus areas that each get assigned to a team. What's your advice to other founders on how to hire executives? We seek the truth.

culture 93

culture advice strategy leadership 93

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

They also look for certain traits in the founder such as vision, passion, and leadership to build the right team. A willingness to take in others’ advice demonstrates adaptability and a willingness to include others in the success of the venture. For a solo entrepreneur, they look for experience and significant accomplishments.

startup 104

startup pitching funders strategy 104

StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2021

Why did you decide to pursue entrepreneurship? What advice would you give to someone in your shoes, knowing what you know now? Once you have an understanding of your purpose , you may figure out how thought leadership allows you to create a lasting impact. However, they don’t know much about the company’s leadership.

leadership 77

leadership education media advice 77

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Key components and actions of responsible tourism include benefitting local economic development, ensuring tourism development benefits the community and the environment, becoming part of the local culture, and reinvesting in the local region. Entrepreneurship is worth the risk. Responsible tourism’s positive impact.

education 190

education culture communities economic development 190

Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 3, 2023

All of us were software engineers, so we shifted to a software development company, offering our coding skills to other businesses. I know a lot about software development, but I had no clue about business, leading people or communication. Because we might be awesome developers, but nobody knew about it.

startup 85

startup entrepreneurship leadership pitching 85

Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Through ACA’s strong and experienced public policy leadership team, ACA has been able to gain more diverse voices as both investors and entrepreneurs. The busy year started off when leadership met with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce to discuss the accredited investor definition, QSBS and how to build a more successful startup ecosystem.

entrepreneurial ecosystem 52

entrepreneurial ecosystem leadership entrepreneurship angel capital 52

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 7, 2020

Entrepreneur and YLAI Professional Fellows Program alumna Evie Kanhai-Gurchuran shares her advice with entrepreneurs on how to keep your business afloat. This session of #CatchMeInside is sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Guyana. It is not business as usual under COVID-19. COVID-19 is forcing businesses to rethink the way they operate.

entrepreneurship 130

entrepreneurship consulting advice sustainability 130

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 28, 2020

To celebrate women’s entrepreneurship in the field of science, the YLAI Network shares Valesca’s inspiring efforts and successes in Haiti. Do you have any advice for women who are pursuing a career or founding an organization based on science? Why did you start the mobile dental clinic?

advice 246

advice communities networking entrepreneurship 246

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Delivering new income opportunities for rural communities, building new win-win relationships with other organizations to grow our impact, [and creating] exponential growth in the entrepreneurship ecosystem. If you were to give a piece of advice to a YLAI Network member looking to make a difference in their community, what would you say? .

sustainability 246

sustainability communities advice networking 246

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2020

To celebrate Fatima’s work promoting financial literacy and wellness, the YLAI Network asked her a few questions about her journey to entrepreneurship. What have the trajectory of your career and your initial start in entrepreneurship looked like? From very young, I was inspired to be an entrepreneur and to do great things.

hospitality 189

hospitality entrepreneurship communities financing 189

StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. This means developing a thorough understanding of the problem you are solving, talking to potential customers, researching your competition and knowing your key metrics and financials like the back of your hand.

entrepreneurs 109

entrepreneurs pitching construction accelerator 109

StartupNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

They believe everyone’s advice. Entrepreneurs often struggle because they listen to others’ advice instead of their instincts. Learn leadership and management skills, so you don’t waste valuable time on employee churn and the hiring process. Here’s why some will never make it — and how you can. Everyone has opinions.

entrepreneurs 103

entrepreneurs advice leadership startup 103

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. How has your EO experience impacted your entrepreneurial journey and leadership style? They’re invaluable as a sounding board for support and advice.

peer-to-peer 130

peer-to-peer leadership advice hospitality 130

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Any advice or insights on how to present a strong case for an O-1A or EB-1A? Under your leadership, how much funding has your startup raised? More posts by this contributor.

advice 82

advice entrepreneurship consulting creativity 82

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?

peer-to-peer 52

peer-to-peer entrepreneurship entrepreneurial ecosystem communities 52

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Transforming from Labs to Leadership Ten years ago, Alex left behind the world of laboratories and scientific research to venture into the unknowns of venture capital. An important piece of advice is to communicate issues or deviations from the plan as early as possible.

creativity 97

creativity venture capital energy ventures 97

Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 19, 2009

And the end of the story was ultimately a successful sale of the company … so much of entrepreneurship is not sexy but brutal. And I’ll bet that the leadership he displayed helped his angel decide he had the character worth backing. Inspiration/ Leadership – As an entrepreneur you’re always under-resourced.

entrepreneurs 288

entrepreneurs advice leadership angel investing 288

TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2021

Many of the great technologies that we use today were born out of open-source development: Android, Firefox, VLC media player, MongoDB, Linux, Docker and Python, just to name a few, with many of these also developing into very successful for-profit companies. Open-source software gave birth to a slew of useful software in recent years.

venture capital 96

venture capital startup incubation leadership 96