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. D éborah’s aim for the future of CAPAZ involves establishing a physical space to network and hold workshops for the community.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. The Kauffman Foundation found 47% of US tech founders held degrees in STEM while 34% held degrees in business, finance, and accounting. 1) Freebies for Student Tech Founders. Right here.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Pipedrive is an EU-based CRM company with offices in eight countries, but it has a Czech co-founder in VP of Product Martin Henk, one of several founders to emerge from the ecosystem. billion crowns ($114 million), making its seven Czech founders into multimillionaires. What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

It offers information on loans and grants and is accompanied by a quiz that provides specialized answers for founders regarding their capital needs and wants for expanding their businesses. It’s best known for its fellowship program that provides education grants, networking opportunities and business advice to women entrepreneurs.

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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. This is short-form, topic-specific audio.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

What are some overlooked opportunities right now? What are companies you are excited about (your portfolio or not), which founders? How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city? What are the biggest worries of the founders in your portfolio? E-commerce.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2024

Over a decade ago, when I was working for First Round Capital, we opened our doors for “Open Office Hours”—a series of open meetings where any founder could come in and chat with us for 20 minutes each. I’m not sure we backed any of the founders—but that wasn’t the point. We met quite a few smart folks. We had 70 investors sign up!

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

For some aspiring to be tech entrepreneurs, I often suggest a two-step process, as I argued in this post that “ The First Startup Founder You Need to Invest in Is You.” The narrative of this discussion is something like this: I meet a 35-40-year-old founder with two kids and mortgage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2019

These two experiences will illuminate the type of work environment and opportunities best suited for your desired life and lifestyle.” Adam Levy, EO New York, founder and CEO, Alcohol Professor. “ Stacy Goldberg, EO Detroit, founder and CEO, Savorfull. Vlad Molchadski, EO Dallas, founder and CEO, BizTraffic.com. “

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

We are delighted to provide this complimentary resource courtesy to community ecosystem builders to assist you in the planning and implementation of a new community angel fund or network. This committee provides advice and recommendations to the Commissions on rules, regulations and policy matters relating to small businesses.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. It takes time to educate yourself, learn essential skills and acquire a smart, connected network. You’ll Learn from the Best Leading founders: They’ve been in your shoes. It’s prime networking territory.

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StartupNation

MAY 5, 2021

These 11 entrepreneurs share the number one piece of advice their closest mentor ever gave them: Time is the most valuable thing you have. What’s the opportunity cost?” I vividly remember his best advice: He asked about my goals, and I replied, “To earn $250,000 in commissions.” Every Sunday, I examine the week ahead.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

According to Mark McKee , the President and COO of OnPay, of the businesses that applied for PPP, 73 percent said their accountant’s advice was important during the process. Related: How Smart, Strategic Networking Can Transform Your Business During a Crisis. Networking pro. Business, marketing or sales coach.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder. Yet, the benefits of having a technical co-founder make it all worthwhile. A good co-founder will serve as a powerful force multiplier.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

This group has it all – not only do they offer forums and personal advice on a national scale, the organization also sponsors local chapters with their own meetings and amenities. On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. There are even great healthcare options for members.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Peanut , a social networking app for women, initially found traction connecting women in the earlier stages of their motherhood journey. But over the years, the network expanded to support women through other life stages. Unfortunately for Peanut, not all investors see the opportunity in addressing the needs of menopausal women.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

By Brian Scudamore, an EO Vancouver member and founder of O2E Brands. By talking to other entrepreneurs and accessing their knowledge, I found I could overcome learning curves faster – and more successfully – while creating a valuable network of mentors. in 1989, and building it from the ground up. PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Hey, founders between gigs: What now? Unfortunately, most founders are not in that position: 9 out of 10 startups fail. Even if you achieve a high valuation, you might end up like FanDuel ’s founders: their investors got the benefit of a $465m exit; the founders got zero. . One research paper found, . “[F]ormer

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Education, support and sage advice are arguably as essential to startup success as fundraising. Find all that — and connect with your early-founder community — at TC Early Stage 2021. Early-bird pricing: We offer two pass levels — Founder and Innovator. Plus, don’t miss the sweet discount when you buy a ticket for both events.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He is the founder of Misión Ecuador , , created to benefit entrepreneurs and owners of small- and medium-sized businesses in the country, starting in the province of Manabí after the earthquake of April 16, 2016. Renewing Ecuadorian communities after a natural disaster. How a Jamaican financial educator perseveres through adversity.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2022

The Family co-founder and CEO Alice Zagury announced in a blog post that the French startup accelerator is suing Oussama Ammar for multiple claims — breach of trust, forgery and use of forgery. The Family was originally founded in 2012 with three co-founders — Alice Zagury, Oussama Ammar and Nicolas Colin.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. Hey, founders between gigs: What now? Unfortunately, most founders are not in that position: nine out of 10 startups fail. He’s now researching his next opportunity and interviewing for some jobs. David Teten. Contributor. Consulting.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Amal has a unique journey, perspectives, and invaluable advice for both investors and early-stage founders. As the founder of The Synergy Network, she coaches entrepreneurs, especially female founders, to launch and promote their businesses both on local and an international scale.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

2017 YLAI Fellow Victor Rujano Bautista is the co-founder of Culturas Indígenas y Medio Ambiente Sustentable (CIMAS), an organization committed to promoting and defending the human rights of indigenous peoples and the protection of the environment in the Venezuelan state of Zulia. By Bryce Kelly.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

Soon enough, we’ll be coming straight atcha with a host of speakers, workshops, roundtables, and networking opportunities that are sure to accelerate your dream. TechCrunch Early Stage is designed to help founders and early-stage startups build stronger businesses. Just look at this packed agenda if you don’t believe us!

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2023

There was also a lot of talk around Tornado Cash as the two founders behind the crypto mixer were charged on Wednesday by U.S. This week in web3 Two founders behind crypto mixer Tornado Cash charged by U.S. Erik previously worked on Wall Street as a VP for AIG investments and was a co-founder and consultant of other startups.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Afterpay brings global revenues, global users and a more diverse merchant network to Square,” Alex notes. “It 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. That seems like a lot.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

The vast majority of startups remain focused on consumers, knowledge workers and the opportunities to provide services to those that are already operating completely, or at least partially, in digital environments. European founders look to new markets, aim for profitability. million users. million members.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Contributed by Kym Huynh, an EO Melbourne member, EO Global Communications Committee member, and co-founder of WeTeachMe. See differences as opportunity and not a challenge. Andrea Grisdale, EO Italy, founder and CEO at IC Bellagio. Tony Falkenstein, EO New Zealand, founder and CEO of Just Life Group and CEO of Just Water.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica , Neish is succeeding in his mission to increase the visibility of transgender Jamaicans, provide resources to change the narrative towards a positive reflection of the community, and emphasize the need for improved healthcare and safe spaces that meet the needs of the community.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

trillion COVID-19 stimulus package this year that increased funding for affordable healthcare, Wu says opportunities are expanding for startups in this space. According to Sean McDermott, founder and CEO of RedMonocle, CISOs should meet executives where they are. Since the U.S. Congress passed a $1.9

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Her perspectives offer advice for both investors and early-stage founders. As the founder of The Synergy Network, she coaches entrepreneurs, especially female founders, to launch and promote their businesses both on local and an international scale.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Some of the common best practices to keep in mind when building an inclusive workplace, according to Ideal , include fair treatment and equal access to opportunities; a focus on teamwork and collaboration; representation at all levels; diversity, equity and inclusion training, and education; and effective and consistent communication.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Ramon Ray recently attended the 10th annual Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network Summit in Singapore. The Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) connects female entrepreneurs across the globe with networks, sources of capital, knowledge, and technology, giving them the power to do more. Cheryl Liew-Chng. Sabrina Tan.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

While there’s a lot of advice available in those areas, we’ll concentrate on a few inbound strategies that remain consistently reliable (and promising) for 2024 and beyond. Contributed to EO by Victor Blasco, an audiovisual designer, video marketing expert, and founder/CEO of the explainer video production company Yum Yum Videos.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Register When starting a company, founders often underestimate the amount of time and energy required to fundraise. In an interview with AsiaTechDaily, Koh emphasises the importance of founders taking an active role in the fundraising process. Another common mistake founders make when raising capital is mishandling equity.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work. government.

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