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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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. As a speaker, I am often brought into rooms with women-owned, early-to-growth stage businesses, and I talk about the power of community.

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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

She works tirelessly to aid in the development of the full potential of her community and empower others to find economic independence. The YLAI Network spoke with Janese to learn more about her goals for her community and how adaptability in the global pandemic has impacted her reach. Growing up in an inner-city community of St.

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How to Create a Healthy Local Startup and Tech Community

This is going to be BIG.

That prediction obviously turned out pretty wrong, but it did drum up a whole lot of chatter about the right ingredients for building a startup community—about New York vs Boston on the East Coast and whether cities like Austin and Seattle would ever break through. What makes people like that want to live in any particular community?

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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Mentorship is one of the best gifts. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective. It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. Why Peer to Peer?

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5 Best Practices of a Robust Mentorship Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

and CEO of TCS Interpreting , providing world-class language access to the deaf community. The agency has developed a robust internship and mentorship program. All mentors complete our required minimum 16 hours of mentoring continuing education units (CEUs). Jessica Moseley is an EO member in Washington, D.C.,

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How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Vietnam Angel Network (VAN) provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage startups. Members gain access to experts, executive education, leadership development, and a network of successful entrepreneurs — all of which can accelerate your growth. Register now! and more articles from the EO blog.

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Finding your brand identity in 4 steps

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Entrepreneurship Professor Michael Goldberg has this to say about finding your niche : “Before entrepreneurs should think about expanding, they need to show that they are solving a problem and making a place in the community for their initial customer base.”. Understand your audience and educate your community. Experiment.

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