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How a Fashion Brand in Honduras Is Preserving the Country’s Traditional Culture

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The Malengu name, an amalgamation of Maya, Lenca and Garífuna, harkens back to some of the country’s largest indigenous communities. I wanted to provide her with the tools and resources she needed to express her creativity and to provide for her family.”. Detail of the handbag Rafael designed using Lenca patterns. “It

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21 Ways to Grow Your New Business Online in 2021

StartupNation

Start by offering something of value for free to your potential audience in exchange for an email address, such as a discount coupon for your products, a free e-book, workbook, or even a free trial period for your service. Use this story, and the many others out there, to inspire you to build an engaged and active community of your own.

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How to Make $100,000 from an Online Event

Entrepreneur's Handbook

This data can be used to improve future events and marketing efforts. Environmental benefits: Online events are more environmentally friendly than in-person events, as they do not require travel and often use fewer resources, leading to less waste. Then use the StreamYard Giveaway Tool to select audience participants to win.

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Yes Is the Answer—and Other Ways to Succeed in Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In his book YES IS THE ANSWER. You write that the title of the book, Yes Is the Answer: What Is the Question? , It’s about mixing patience with your determination to succeed. When we make mistakes and use the 3 A’s—acknowledge, apologize, and act—with humility and honesty, 95% of people can find a way to forgive us.

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Alternative VC Tech Stack: Chisos structured finance

David Teten VC

Q: Please give us an overview of Chisos. Chisos is a structured finance company that provides startup and brand capital to entrepreneurs, athletes and creatives. Q: What are the tools you’re using for your front office: sourcing , LP relations, investing analysis, etc.? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these providers?

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

When my friend and the father of LA’s tech startup community Bill Gross first demonstrated his company GoTo.com (renamed Overture) on stage at a TED conference he was actually booed (True story. You can hear many other amazing stories in this 1:1 interview ). As Adam Sandler would say, “ not too shabby.”

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Challenger Brands: Change is guaranteed. Growth is optional.

Entrepreneur's Handbook

After careful consideration of community-driven feedback and market research, TOMS decided to evolve our giving. We know that community organizations and leaders best understand the challenges their communities face, but also know they don’t always have the resources? Could we be doing more differently? Commerce ??