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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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3 Reasons to embark on the EO Path of Leadership

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In just four years with EO, I’ve served in numerous leadership roles , traveled to 20+ cities, and enjoyed once-in-a-lifetime experiences, including jumping out of helicopters and wearing plaid (my RLA cohort will understand!). And when your closest collaborators also act as accountability partners, the benefits elevate to yet another level.

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Pakistan’s Neem raises $2.5M to serve underbanked communities with its embedded finance platform

TechCrunch

Pakistan’s embedded finance platform Neem has raised $2.5 million in a seed funding round as it works to support underbanked communities in the country. The Karachi-based startup targets communities across sectors including agriculture, MSMEs, e-commerce, logistics, healthcare and others.

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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups. Harmon, Sr., This is a positive step towards a more equitable future for New Jersey.”

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EO London’s Pajani Singah: Saving the rainforest by investing private capital

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2017, EO pledged its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) —17 goals to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030. The recognition was given for AIV’s innovative approach using finance to tackle deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. Addressing deforestation in the Amazon.

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$1M Bright Bradford Fund Created to Fuel Local Community

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

To serve the growth of different industry sectors in the Bradford community, the Bright Bradford Fund consists of two distinct investment opportunities — the Bright Bradford Innovation Fund (BBIF) and the Bright Bradford Development Fund (BBDF). I am sure my father, Harry Halloran Jr., Golubock Business Competition, etc.

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Leadership Evolution at Impact Hub Network

Impact Hub

Vienna, 10 November 2021 – As the Impact Hub Network continues to accelerate the transition to a more just and sustainable future, we are excited to announce an update on our leadership team. Gabriela will continue to support our Ambition 2030 as a Board Director focusing on developing partnerships and engaging in policy efforts.