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The idea that university degrees don’t matter is a Silicon Valley fantasy

TechCrunch

Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Topic Universities,” and is CEO of Crimson Education , a university admissions consulting company. Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. The Importance of Mentorship. The Origins of Young Help Suriname (YHS).

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7 Resources to Help You Find a Mentor Today

Smart Hustle Magazine

When seeking a mentor, be intentional- look for someone who can offer you valuable, even critical, feedback, advice, and open doors for you to new opportunities to advance your career. Online Mentorship Networks. The service offers a 24/7 digital advice hotline. If you value continuing education (which, you should!)

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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Angel is the founder of Blue Hope ( Azul Esperanza ), an organization that provides educational therapy to children on the autism spectrum. I have formed great friendships and mentorships and acquired entrepreneurial knowledge that has helped my organization. What advice would you give to YLAI Network members?

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The Product Founder’s Dilemma: Balancing Passion and Practicality

Entrepreneur's Handbook

They may struggle with key aspects of business such as fundraising, marketing, and leadership, and, as a result, they either need too much time to launch or never launch at all. It’s also essential for product founders to seek out marketing resources and education to improve their skills in this area.

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs pursuing a startup in Oklahoma? Women business leaders have created mentorship networks to help support a culture of innovation and risk-taking.

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Key Takeaways From Startup Grind Global

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Getting help from business partners, boards of directors or investors is always going to be loaded, as they have a vested interest in the decisions and advice they give. Carlo Santoro was born and educated in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Carlo is a dedicated EO member and has taken part in numerous leadership positions.