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Educate, Empower, Support: EO Women Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In EO, we celebrate the remarkable women entrepreneurs who have shattered glass ceilings and are now paying it forward to pave the way for future generations of female founders to rise. Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston.

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Women entrepreneurs find success despite lack of access to investment capital

Source Link

Throughout history there are numerous success stories of female entrepreneurs, yet women continue to face a number of challenges when starting and growing their businesses. Despite the growth in women-owned businesses, venture capital is still funneled to mostly male-owned businesses. That’s more than double the percentage in 1997.

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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community.

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How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs' Organization

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups. But it doesn’t have to be.

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Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship

Source Link

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. This means building relationships with and listening to entrepreneurs to better understand their needs and fill gaps.

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How a Company Becomes a Pillar of Its Local Community

Revolution

But Detroit prevailed in large part because a handful of companies within the auto manufacturing community served as “tentpoles,” firms so powerful and successful that they anchored an entire economic ecosystem. Third, to become a tentpole, a company must create wealth that the whole community can feel. as do manufacturing workers.

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6 Ways a Retreat from Globalization Could Impact Entrepreneurs (For the Better)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

What does that mean for entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on the changes this new reality will bring? Here are six ways we see that a retreat from globalization could impact entrepreneurs. Are we serving the communities we exist within? Place matters more than ever. She continued: “Are we serving all of society?