TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Anyone , an audio app that’s building a ‘marketplace for advice’ one five-minute phone call at a time, is launching new versions of its iOS and Android apps today* and beginning to large-scale onboarding after operating in a limited closed beta for the past six months. And we had fairly little exposure to opportunity.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Now, Déborah is developing a new play about individuals living with Down syndrome.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

As with any movement, there comes a day when grand visions need to either remain that, or be executed on so that they may evolve to the next stage of development and maturation. What advice the initiators have for other ecosystems looking to hire a professional ecosystem builder. River and bridges in Danville.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

The lack of opportunities for those interested in STEM led Kavelle to open the door for others to get the education she wanted to have on these subjects, which is how the STEM Builders Learning Hub came to be. Get inspired and learn how you can make a difference in your community with more stories and advice from YLAI fellows.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Summarizing the performance of 10, 20 or 50 developers over the past 12 months, offering personalized advice and having the facts to back it up — is no small task. Absent that, they’re likely to take the next best job opportunity that shows up. Use data to set next year’s goals.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

Identify the challenges or underperforming areas where outside professional advice is under consideration. If no plans exist, this may be the opportunity to create one collaboratively with the consultant. They seek “free advice” on issues that are much too complex to be addressed in that manner.

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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. An ecosystem of support, funding, education and opportunity is essential for businesses to scale but it is hard to articulate and quantify this to make the case compelling. Melanie Lenci. Mara Hardy.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. How would you like people to remember you and YHS? “As

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As we enter the AI era, we predict the benefits to consumers will be as profound as the technology is magical; what indeed are the implications for software that can write poetry, listen emphatically, compose music, or provide dating advice? And consumers will have access to richer opportunities for personal development and self care.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

The YLAI Network is excited to share this interview about her education journey along with advice for fellow young leaders. This is where I realized how important it is to develop skills in an ever-changing world. Through conversations about this with colleagues and students, we developed EduStorm.

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TechCrunch

JULY 27, 2022

A developer can, on a whim, change their mind and do whatever they want with their open source code that, most of the time, anyway comes “as is” without any warranty. Developer Azer Koçulu ran into a trademark dispute with messaging app Kik because his npm package was called “kik.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. Frissia has worked closely with the Inter-American Development Bank and other organizations across Latin America to raise awareness of female empowerment.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

They could be seizing upon an opportunity to make their business ownership dream a reality, exploring an idea that creates positive social change, or they may be acting out of necessity because of a change in circumstances such as the loss of a job. Lean on advice from others who’ve been there before.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Developers may delight in solving complex technical problems, but the problem of a career path is one many don’t think much about, Juniper Networks CTO Raj Yavatkar writes in a guest column. He offers a solution that should appeal to developers and engineers: “??Treat Image Credits: jayk7 (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Alex founded El Árbol English School in Costa Rica, an institution where students of all ages learn English and develop critical thinking skills. Teaching them English and these various instrumental global topics gives them more opportunities to learn and grow. Creating unique lesson plans.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Even for established entrepreneurs, this is an opportunity to learn and experiment. ” Your reading and listening choices can help you change your perspective and develop a new worldview. There are opportunities out there, but those opportunities may not look the same as you thought they might. Keep walking.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Wanting to also focus on building opportunities in his own community, Gastón pursued social entrepreneurship and launched eaInversores. Motivated by a passion for understanding and encouraging good financial behavior, he saw a perfect opportunity to grow the market in his community. and within Argentina. and within Argentina.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community. 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? .

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Nick wanted to write an essay-format book that mirrored the books which helped him develop a love for reading. . To get results, you have to develop daily habits which are a culmination of lots of small decisions. . The post Nick Dancer’s Advice to Biz Owners: “Just Show Up” appeared first on SmartHustle.com.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Read his earlier posts on how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received and nine lessons learned from entrepreneurial projects. See differences as opportunity and not a challenge. What did you learn?”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

In celebration of Rosario’s hard work empowering a community of young changemakers, the YLAI Network team spoke with her to highlight the key factors of her non-profit volunteerism movement and get her essential advice on how to respond to the challenges of COVID-19. It was a culture shock,” she states.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Liziane is the founder and CEO of Ink Inspira , a social business that consults and mentors nonprofit professionals to maximize project impact and develop long-lasting strategies in the vibrant Brazilian social sector. Here are her top three pieces of advice: Surround yourself with diverse professionals with different skill sets.

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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. Through tourism, I am giving the opportunity to local kids to dream for a better future,” she says.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 13, 2023

Our company develops medical and healthcare devices, and associated services. Samsung Electronics’ C-Lab program allows employees to develop their own products. Samsung is a large corporation providing stable employment, but there were limited opportunities for personal product development.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Many startups are feeling the pressure in today’s uncertain economic climate, but for SaaS companies, the next 12 months could present major opportunities for growth: 70% of small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) globally are reporting higher investments in technology this year, according to Gartner Digital Markets.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. We are, indeed, in a moment in time when technology, opportunity and understanding converge toward a more caring way of conducting business at scale.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

In an interview with AsiaTechDaily, Lou talked about how starting a fund came to her mind and the key focus of Indelible Ventures when evaluating an opportunity, among others. I also had the opportunity to learn firsthand how VC firms put together an investment fund and understood the type of LPs coming together to form a fund.

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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.

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Paul G. Silva

OCTOBER 6, 2022

We developed a truly innovative model that we believe has tremendous potential. The board assisted entrepreneurs in developing strategic focus and then setting meaningful and ambitious goals. We realized that almost all entrepreneurs insist on getting $ along with their advice. But after five years, we ran out of time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

The best business advice I was given was in my year 10 woodwork class by my teacher—who was teaching woodwork to boys who were both frivolous and quick to make decisions on cutting into beautiful pieces of timber. The best advice I have ever received came from one of my mentors from the US. Demi Markogiannaki—founder at WeTeachMe.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

From developing a viable business plan to securing funding, managing day-to-day operations, and navigating market fluctuations, the pressure can be relentless. shared his experience around starting a business, the effects it had on his mental health and his advice on taking care of yourself and your business.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

From my own experience and from the experience of helping other people develop their careers, I wanted to share 5 lessons that I found very useful and that will hopefully help you in your pursuit. But in my mind, it all made sense, as I found an asymmetric opportunity that had a good risk/reward ratio. Let me explain.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes. 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? .

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Beyond the advantages of rapid and intimate consumer engagement, this digital transformation offers designers a unique opportunity to showcase their creations to a global audience with unprecedented speed. FNS Holdings has developed and operates the metaverse fashion platform mall, ‘ Fassker.’

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. “I TransWave has come a long way since its formation in 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

His decision to take control of his health journey and challenge medical advice illustrates the importance of advocating for oneself and making informed decisions. Maintain a positive mindset Despite facing a dire prognosis, Rick maintains a positive outlook and sees his situation as an opportunity to grow. “I’m

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