David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

Participants from all over the world are eligible to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money and also receive mentorship and other resources. Eligible startups compete to win funding, legal support, and mentorship totaling more than $100,000. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000.

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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 One of Neish’s other main priorities moving forward is mentorship.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

If early-stage founders can get that kind of deep network early on, it could really help, Kelly added. And while some venture capital firms merely inject funding, The Family Fund’s focus is more on mentorship and extending its network of partners and vendors, or whatever else can help with a company’s operations, marketing and logistics.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

One inspiring YLAI Network member in Nicaragua wholeheartedly shares these goals. To recognize this upcoming International Day of Disabled Persons (now known as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities), the YLAI Network interviewed Angel to learn more about his journey and his organization’s mission.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

Advice is worth its weight in gold in the business industry. It is invaluable to be able to get advice from industry giants who have experienced pitfalls and can make sure your company doesn’t make the same mistakes. . Network your way to success. Be intentional in your networking!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. Check out the advice other YLAI Network members had on the challenges entrepreneurs face and the Top 10 Tips on Staying Motivated. . The Importance of Mentorship. Advice for Young Entrepreneurs.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Although veteran-owned businesses are often more successful than the average startup, they still need mentorship, funding and support to take their idea from concept to market. Seek advice from experts. It’s also an excellent networking resource, as it connects veterans with fellow entrepreneurs and mentors. and overall, 6.8

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

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. This worldwide network reaches 18 million women per week. The service offers a 24/7 digital advice hotline.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Marcia Dawood: One of the things that angels bring is a lot of mentorship and expertise, and they bring their network. They need advice. They need mentorship. And the best way to do that is to get angels involved who have more of a, uh, a broader network that they can access. They need more than just money.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Encourage More Women Into Careers in Venture Capital It’s time to tear open the seemingly impenetrable ‘old boys’ network It’s no secret that founders seek out investors who value diversity and recognize the success that comes from having diverse teams. However, the question of how to make this a reality remains unanswered.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

My advice to aspiring founders is to love what you do, be passionate, and remain agile and open to learning. Surround yourself with a talented and diverse team, and don’t underestimate the importance of networking and seeking mentorship.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 5, 2022

Reach out to mentors in entrepreneurship for guidance and advice. This platform is the largest network of small business mentors in the US and can link you with a mentor who has progressed through a journey similar to yours. Take advantage of free mentorship and paid programs that can guide your process and…relish the moment!

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

By asking for help, I’m frequently able to accelerate solutions and growth at levels I wouldn’t have thought possible, and I’m strengthening my relationship with my network, as well. Others include Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Vistage and Chief Executive Network. Help doesn’t always have to be advice or mentorship.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

One effective way to address these challenges is networking. When you join a good network of business owners, you can access the advice of peers to tackle any challenge. Technology has made it easy to do networking. About the Survey. Cox commissioned the survey, which included 742 minority business owners.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

This program provides a unique platform for mentorship, networking, and investment opportunities for early-stage startups from South Korea and beyond. The COMEUP Stars program for this year involves 13 top Korean and foreign VCs and accelerators closely collaborating with 10 promising startups each.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

There were a lot of requests for us to turn our mentorship program into a physical accelerator with a fund, office space and full-time staff. Sam is an uber-networker, savvy, helpful, product-oriented leader who had a great eye for young entrepreneurs and a passion about helping them. So we went for it.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn. The best advice is followed by those who give it — only then do you know it is battle-tested. two Stanford MBAs, a Stanford J.D.,

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

It offers different programs based on different needs but mainly focuses on scaling mentorship with executive advice hailing from Airbnb, American Express, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Netflix, the Obama White House, Oatly, Slack, Twitter, Virgin Group and others. Over 200 people are in the community to date.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. An accelerator offers a strong network of people that can keep investors honest. Techstars Equitech Accelerator ) and women founders (e.g.,

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

In the short term, women founders can take action to boost their chances at VC success in the current investment climate, including leveraging their community and support network and building the necessary self-belief to thrive. In the long term, there needs to be foundational change to level the playing field for women entrepreneurs.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

As Porter Gale says, “ Your network is your net worth.”. While some are business coaches who ask you to pay the big bucks (that they duly deserve), many others have been in similar situations and are willing to share their advice. By signing up, I also learned that mentorship requires intentionality.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2021

We can’t promise minty-fresh breath, but you will get twice the knowledge and double the opportunity to connect and expand your network. They’ll share their experiences and advice to help you sharpen your skills and avoid pitfalls. You get great mentorship through attending the Early Stage sessions. Don’t wait.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

And one way to help is with mentorship. Monthly 1:1s and as-needed tactical advice, introductions, and so on. They become another recruiting/networking vector for you to tap judiciously. Just get her on board. a female adventurer, looking up at a beanstalk into the sky, digital art [DALL-E] And then build scaffolding around her.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2019

Following relevant groups and hashtags (like #socialmedia, #accounting, #smallbusiness) can help connect you with expertise and insight, not just from your existing network, but from industry leaders around the world. While there are lots of great ways to upskill, sometimes improving an area of business management can require extra capital.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

To help you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup, we asked startup founders, investors, and business leaders this question for their best pieces of advice. Venture capitalists usually provide more than just financial support – they can also offer valuable resources and mentorship.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

She has formerly worked at a VC fund (DFJ) and worked closely with the partners and the network at DFJ and knew what it was like to build, manage and evolve a VC partnership. So I immediately felt like I had a partner whom I could call for sensitive advice on topics where there aren’t many sources of input or mentorship.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

Some of the best advice I have recieved from So-Young is that, as leaders, we need to constantly empower our associates by allowing them room to grow, giving them tasks that they may not be able to do before, but at the same time, giving them the support and resources to ask for help and advice. You go girl!

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 2, 2022

KSGC selects 60 promising startup teams from across the world every year and gives an all-expenses-paid mentorship/networking opportunity in South Korea. The mentoring program and all the advice we received from the accelerator and from all the partners that we have been introduced to have been very useful to us.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Jai Malik, Venture Partner at Republic and ex-corporate Scout for Tata Communications, shares advice on becoming a Scout: “ I think the most important thing they saw was that I was open to learning whatever it took to get the job done. Some paths to win consulting work: Join the major expert networks (e.g.,

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 23, 2024

How have the connections, mentors, or networking opportunities from Entrepreneur’s Cup impacted your entrepreneurial journey? It was truly a full-circle moment, and I am grateful for the valuable connections and mentorships I found through this program. Is there anything else you’d like to add?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. It will do it by providing more opportunities to access venture capital, corporate mentorship, and strategic connections. In the middle of the pandemic, Ross says it’s time to actually buckle in and accelerate.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Find the networking arenas that align with your industry and entrepreneurial passion. Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Software can be licensed to corporations to benefit employees and uses behavioral science to understand the reasoning behind financial decisions people make and to help democratize financial advice for the masses. PlainSight is a new networking app. Apply now to Pocketnest. Apply now to ToDoolie. . FutureBank. PlainSight. Love crypto?

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

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. On September 30, 2020, the long-term employees acquired the business, ensuring a bright future for many years to come. Get started!

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I get paid to network – I love meeting people. I get to network with angels, VCs, entrepreneurs, lawyers, etc. They speak of “my CEO’s.&# They talk about how this company failed because the management team didn’t listen to my advice and that one succeeded because we helped point them in the right direction.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Local means more hands-on mentorship. you can build that with your personal peer network. I had the former head of Oracle, UK, Philip Crawford , on my first board and I found his advice and experience invaluable. Otherwise, I value involvement over brand. Local means likely more time.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2021

For over a decade, Biggar says, he has been an active participant in Bookface, recently helping multiple companies with financial and relationship advice on co-founder break-ups. YC, with its extensive network — perhaps even because of it — may increasingly find it isn’t immune to the trend.

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