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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

And a group of community leaders brought together a space and an environment for thought leaders and innovators and people who are just passionate about what Christchurch could become post-earthquake and imagine that future. Lots of community discussions. James Burnes: Well, we started as a result of an earthquake and a city in ruin.

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How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses

Impact Hub

Beginners need foundational knowledge in business planning, marketing, and finance. More experienced entrepreneurs want advanced training in scaling, investment strategies, and legal compliance. Many participants struggled with online courses, preferring interactive workshops, real-world case studies, and peer-to-peer learning instead.

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One woman’s path to financial empowerment leads the way

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

What is the role that ThrivingDollars plays within your community? Our offerings, whether it be financial coaching, an online course, event, or workshop, are all geared towards helping Jamaicans make smarter decisions and create thriving financial lives. Can you expand on where you got your passion for personal finance management?

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Lean and Mean: How to Boost Startup Growth on a Shoestring Budget

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A lean approach eliminates wasted resources by validating your idea before heavy investments. Bootstrapping Fundamentals At the outset, your startup might be fueled entirely by bootstrapping — utilizing personal savings, minor loans from close ones, or the proceeds from your first sales for financing.

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Why You Don’t Want to Miss the MyEO DealExchange DX22 Conference

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The first two MyEO DealExchange conferences in 2018 and 2019 made a significant impact on the members who attended—including a 7-figure investment in Scott Mesh (EO New York)’s company. The DX event is so powerful because of the networking quality among the MyEO DX community. EO’s “Angel-Sharks” are interested in a good investment.

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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. 4) Student-focused founder communities. Right here.

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Why You Need a Business Mentor (and Where You Can Find One)

StartupNation

Larson is adamant that “we wouldn’t be here without the help of our local SBDC and the strong community of people and organizations that they work with.” . Review financing options. Community business groups or associations. Online communities. Help you identify blind spots. Weigh the pros and cons of important decisions.