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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. In no small part, the knowledge I’ve gleaned from my EO peers led me to my newest undertaking. Why Peer to Peer? It’s what being an entrepreneur is about.

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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. Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find.

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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. Jessica Moseley is an EO member in Washington, D.C., Jessica shared best practices for developing such a program. Residency Track. Fellowship Track.

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The New Economy Starts with Support to Underserved Communities

Impact Hub

Access to capital and network is the most critical barrier to entrepreneurship for underserved communities. The New Roots brand represents a startup program for entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities that started in London (Impact Hub King’s Cross) in 2019 and has now scaled to Munich. Impressions & Outcomes.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

Source Link

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite. Right here. 1) Your school. school of engineering). school of engineering).

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Women of Color Entrepreneur Grant Applications Open until April 28th

American Entrepreneurship

In mid-July 75 women of color-owned small businesses will learn of their grant awards and be given access to a “self-paced learning portal and peer-to-peer community networking.” The Fund is dedicated to WOC-led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level, or series A financing. times more likely to achieve that number.