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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By WEDO Canada’s mission is to educate, empower and support future women entrepreneurs by granting $1 million in scholarships to deserving female post-secondary students across Canada,” Milena said.

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Computer Science Education Week

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

The second week of December every year is Computer Science Education Week. It is a week to celebrate efforts to get computer science education into the K12 system around the world, and it is also a week in which schools do events, like The Hour of Code , to encourage students and teachers to get excited about learning computer science.

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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. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Singapore-based EduFi Raises $6.1M to Bridge Educational Financial Gaps in Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

Zayn VC leads the investment and contributions from Palm Drive Capital, Deem Ventures, Q Business, and angel investors. Operating from Singapore , the startup is dedicated to simplifying the loan application process providing crucial financial support to students pursuing higher education.

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Park Jaebum, CEO of Sam Corporation: Pioneering ‘Korean Education Technology’ from Finland to Indonesia

AsiaTechDaily

Register Korean education technology , known as ‘K-Edu Tech,’ is gaining attention on the global stage. Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Our company has always targeted the global market.

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The Globalization Of Venture Capital Investing

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

But until very recently, raising capital for your startup was significantly easier if it was located in the major startup hubs, most notably Silicon Valley. The emergence of raising money and supporting investments on Zoom has made it possible to have a much broader reach than was possible a few years ago.

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Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships

NZ Entrepreneur

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. Dr Jenny Douché, Callaghan Innovation. ” Richard Liew, Startup NZ.