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Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico “Education is transformation. Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. Do you have any advice for young leaders?

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EO members share 9 lessons learned from childhood entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Read his earlier posts on what EO members wish non-entrepreneurs knew about entrepreneurs, 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. A different perspective can uncover value and opportunity. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Strengthening financial education in Argentina with honesty and integrity

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI Fellow Gastón is the founder of eaInversores , an online platform based in Córdoba, Argentina, that provides low-cost investment assistance and financial literacy education. Wanting to also focus on building opportunities in his own community, Gastón pursued social entrepreneurship and launched eaInversores.

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How to Protect Your Mental Health When Starting a Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The emotional roller coaster that accompanies entrepreneurship is undeniable. 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. Failure is a part of entrepreneurship. Loneliness is definitely a reality in entrepreneurship.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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. Déborah’s entrepreneurship journey had officially begun.

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Weekly #14: Bad advice will kill your startup

Entrepreneur's Handbook

You’ll receive the best practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. In this week’s edition, we discuss: Why you shouldn’t always trust billionaire’s advice. Should you trust billionaires for startup advice? When seeking advice on an app he was building, Aaron Dinin, PhD met two entrepreneurs. So did Aaron.

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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

In 2019, the program was expanded in each of Ecuador’s provinces, providing “mini master’s degrees” in entrepreneurship, innovation and leadership. How a Jamaican financial educator perseveres through adversity.