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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. I think that’s a clear example of my growth.

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Key Takeaways from 5 Days with Sir Richard Branson and 50 Global Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

For as long as I can remember, when asked the popular question, “Whom would you like to have dinner with — present or past?” So, when MyEO presented the opportunity to spend four days on Necker Island, his private island in the British Virgin Islands (BVIs) with a group of 50 EO members from around the globe, I swiftly jumped on board.

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How One Entrepreneur Utilizes Visualization To Promote Living Organ Donation

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Entrepreneurs change the world. We provide jobs that help drive the economy, give back to local communities , and create sustainability practices that support climate neutrality to make our world a better place. Entrepreneurs also save lives. Dave is alive and well today thanks to a living liver donation in 2019.

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Maesa Proudly Presents Inaugural Graduating Class of the #MaesaMagicIncubator

American Entrepreneurship

To honor its entrepreneurial roots, the program’s goal was to elevate entrepreneurs from under-served communities through a range of support. To honor its entrepreneurial roots, the program’s goal was to elevate entrepreneurs from under-served communities through a range of support.

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How Business Can Revitalize a Community After Crisis

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Ryota Saito is an entrepreneur and member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Japan. He also trained community members to utilize technology as the area rebuilt. What might have spelled the end of a business for others barely fazed Saito, who drew strength from a community rebuilding once again.

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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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What entrepreneurs need to know about unconscious bias

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

It is vital for entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders to understand unconscious biases that may be present in their journey to growing their business or organization. They are an integral part of eliminating and mitigating bias in their community. Here is what young leaders need to know about implicit bias.