Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

What started as a small project to develop a small medical device that could evaluate malnourishment in rural areas has become one of the only woman-led technology labs and enterprises in Ecuador. A great way to do that is to join a community for support. Developing contacts expanded her view of the world.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Mentoring for entrepreneurs involves receiving personalized guidance and support tailored to the individuals unique personal and business needs. Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I became passionate about helping entrepreneurs in this space develop authentic brands that connect with their audiences. That’s when I decided to focus on helping entrepreneurs develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies that went beyond just media coverage.My to support female entrepreneurs.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Asset Finance: Whether it’s machinery, vehicles, or other business assets, we offer finance solutions to support essential purchases. Property Finance: For developers and property investors, we offer customised finance to bring your projects to life. Learn more. Discover options. Explore our property finance.

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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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Y Combinator

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

ColorStack increases Black, Latinx, and Native American enrollment, retention, and success in CS programs through community building, academic support, and professional development. Additionally, throughout the year, YC group partners will give talks on the most essential startup advice.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

To support and accelerate this momentum, the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) and Orange County Government have partnered with SourceLink, tapping into our consulting services, software solutions and national network to strengthen and build upon the rich tradition of collaboration the NEC and Orlando entrepreneurial ecosystem have forged.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

Because at least while the VC spigot is open and flowing for high-potential individuals that fit a pattern that some VCs seem to favor they can access cheap capital that isn’t terribly dilutive and can use the to fund development and swing for the fences with limited focus on monetization. If that’s you, you can ignore my advice.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Nebraska now have access to a premier network of interconnected support resources that spans the 76,878 square mile state. In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. affiliate, SourceLink Nebraska !

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 31, 2013

Developer mentors and judges from AT&T, i.am.angel, Google, Scopely, CGI, Factual, and ESRI and the City and County of LA will support coders during the weekend. I strongly encourage the whole tech community to come out and support LA’s first-ever citywide, civic hackathon. Startup Advice'

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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. How they managed to rally other ecosystem stakeholders into supporting these efforts. What success looks like in this three-year pilot.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Our project supports and trains women in food production and allows low-income families access to a healthy diet, reduces food insecurity, and generates an alternative income. Develop and implement action plans to increase women’s participation in the workforce. What are some of the challenges you have faced?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

I had an enjoyable conversation this morning with a young team straight out of college this morning and they were calling to ask advice on how to approach fund raising (angels vs. VCs, how to select a VC, etc.) If I were looking at which VCs to choose I would reference strongly for which ones are supportive in good times and bad.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2013

Steve Blank calls this “ customer development ” in which you built an initial product that is in search of “product / market fit.” In my journey to better understand the sales process, my management team and I developed a sales methodology. Sales & Marketing Advice' It’s your job to figure this out.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 29, 2024

The most successful entrepreneurs are those who take the approach of seeking out those who can give the best advice when dealing with the challenges of growing their small business or startup. The Importance of Seeking Out Expert Advice Seeking out expert advice is crucial for small business owners for several reasons.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Have a good accounting system Having a good accounting system is the sturdy backbone that supports your startup’s growth. They can provide the crucial funding needed to overcome those initial hurdles, whether it’s developing a prototype, securing essential equipment, or launching a marketing campaign.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Lorna Mitchell is head of Developer Relations at Aiven , a software company that combines the best open source technologies with cloud infrastructure. I have worked remotely in technology for over a decade, and I’ll share my tips for how fast-paced technical startups can take good care of their software development talent. Contributor.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

Overcoming doubt Not only did Kavelle face the typical hardships of starting a business, such as lack of financial support, she was facing the issue of people doubting the business. She continued to network to get the support that she needed. Thank you for your entrepreneurial journey, Kavelle! government. government.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 28, 2012

Every extra set of features that you added that served one narrow use case end up being features you need to support in future releases adding complexity to future development, usability testing, regression testing, etc. My advice? Every team I fund comes across as laser focused on their core mission.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

No one gives a s**t about your features other than your product manager and your developers. You then need sub-themes or “supporting evidence” to reinforce your key theme. If you wants some words to support the image – fine. Startup Advice' NEVER lead with features. These are weaved through your story.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Can early-stage companies support a research-based workflow? At a startup or scaleup, the focus is often more on concrete product development than research. Before investing in staffing an AI research lab, consider this advice to determine whether you’re ready to get started. Compile the right research team.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

4:30 How did you come up with the idea of customer development? 33:15 Thank you to Detroit Venture Partners for supporting the show. 37:45 Let’s talk about the dichotomy between customer development and Y Combinator? 1:03:15 Thank you to Scott Walker at Walker Corporate Law for supporting the show.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2024

Timely financial advice is critical for a company to sustain operations when revenue growth stalls Whether through the loss of key accounts or business slumps tied to economic downturns, small business owners need to take actions that will keep their businesses going until new customers are found or the economy recovers.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

In Bolivia, Hernann and Antonio found that it was difficult to find public policies that supported education and the environment. EnerGea works to develop and implement projects that use sustainable technologies, such as LED lighting, energy efficiency measures, or solar lighting. From there, they founded EnerGea.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The European startup’s flagship claim for the data-ingesting bot-builder platform is it’s capable of automating up to 80% of customer support interactions. is gearing up for fresh growth — saying it’s expecting major developments next year. Plus it’s tripled headcount to deal with the COVID-19 effect.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

Their experience in startups will help avoid some of your biggest mistakes A strong founding team can significantly increase your chances of success by filling out key roles which they drive forward such as product development, sales, marketing, and operations.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Traditional video had very high costs of distribution due to limited time slots of broadcast TV (we only had enough spectrum to support 3-4 channels). But you must work hard to develop alternate distribution at websites like Yahoo!, You also need to develop an O&O (your own websites) strategy. Startup Advice'

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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 28, 2020

ROAR partners with the South Caribbean Conference of Seventh-day Adventists’ Youth Department to facilitate the Nature Honor section of the Adventurer, Pathfinder, and Master Guide curriculum, which focuses on youth development. Any advice to YLAI Network members? What are some challenges you’ve faced? Take the risk.

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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. Responsible tourism’s positive impact. Entrepreneurship is worth the risk.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

14 Pieces of Advice for Resolving Conflicts Among Startup Team Members Navigating team conflicts in a startup environment requires wisdom and practical strategies. My top advice? Creating a supportive environment and regularly revisiting conflict resolution goals will ensure continuous progress. Eventually, he left the company.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

And I spoke with the CTO of another great company I used to be on the board of and enlisted his support in potentially being an advisor to one company. The following post is advice I gave to my good friend Sam Teller when he was just a junior baller, “ Never Ask a Busy Person to Lunch.” ” You simply need to ask.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

What Role Do Partnerships Play in New Business Development? To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. On one hand, Shopify allows us to better support our customers on Shopify thanks to the resources available to us as a partner.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

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? . If I could give one piece of advice, it would be not to underestimate the potential we have to create change.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Its a striking reminder that beyond financial resources and business plans, confidence and support networks are essential for female entrepreneurs to thrive.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 28, 2020

The people in the communities we go to are always happy to see us, and they always support us. Do you have any advice for women who are pursuing a career or founding an organization based on science? My advice for any woman in any type of career would be to be ready to face potential discrimination but do not give in.

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