American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

He was placed with a professional tax and financial consulting firm where he received a game-changing introduction to a mentorship program at the Wharton School funded by the former famous bond trader and p hilanthropist Michael Milken.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Each iteration brought valuable lessons that shaped what eventually became a thriving, scalable mentorship program. Evolved how we selected companies eventually involving the mentor community, ensuring entrepreneurs were evaluated based on how well they responded to feedback.

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Less common bank loans, such as those offered by credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), may also fall into this category. Entrepreneurs can build a community and get feedback. They may also provide guidance and mentorship, while taking the firm’s equity in return for the investment.

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StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

When presenting to investors, we created a dashboard that tracked both KPIs and what we called “KVPs” — Key Value Propositions — which highlighted how each ethical or community-driven choice directly fed into loyalty, brand equity, and ultimately, LTV (lifetime value).

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StartupNation

JULY 2, 2025

4 Employee Incentives that Help Startups Compete for Top Talent Build Community-Focused Practices When your business becomes part of something bigger, whether that’s your neighborhood or a global initiative, it amplifies your impact and strengthens your reputation. But community connection can go even deeper.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

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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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

AI presents a tremendous economic opportunity for New Jersey, poised to create good-paying jobs, catalyze new discoveries, grow our start-up community, and foster long-term economic growth, said Governor Murphy. Winners will also receive mentorship and advisory support from the Administrators network of subject matter experts.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

A Culture of Inclusion, Mentorship, and STEM Advocacy Carol Craig’s leadership extends beyond boardrooms and global summits—she is also deeply committed to building a company culture that supports diversity, mentorship, and STEM advancement. Her influence goes beyond representation. I have an open-door policy.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

The Capsule programme, a European Erasmus+ initiative, set out to tackle this gap by providing mentorship, coaching, and hands-on training to young women in Romania, Hungary, and Croatia, equipping them with the skills and confidence to build successful businesses. Regular networking and mentorship events to foster long-term relationships.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

STATION DC was launched by Capital Factory, in partnership with the City of Washington, DC, as a community-driven coworking and event space designed to support diverse entrepreneurs, creators, and changemakers. As the official D.C.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2025

With support from peers and the incredible State of Search community, we fixed the issue, restructured the backend, and got things back on track. Dr. Barbara Sparacino , Founder, The Aging Parent Coach Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2025

This years Champions Series was designed to recognize innovation leaders, foster global knowledge exchange, and build a future-forward community of changemakers. The program is structured to offer strategic resources, including exclusive access to partner programs, mentorship from seasoned professionals, and global exposure.

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StartupNation

JULY 7, 2025

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses. Social Media Listening – Pay attention to what people are saying online!

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StartupNation

MAY 22, 2025

Respecting and respecting the way communication is drawn will help find such team members. Mentorship Connections : As a parent, find guidance from entrepreneurs who managed to build a successful business. Parent-Entrepreneur Community : Look for other entrepreneurial parents with kids of similar ages.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2025

A smaller audience lets you connect on a deeper level, personalize your messages, and build a loyal community that genuinely values what you offer. With the right approach, you can turn your audience into a loyal community that actively supports you. It’s not about how many people are on your list, it’s about how engaged they are.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 4, 2025

He leads a mission-driven tennis ecosystem that spans training academies, international competition programs, and innovative community outreachall grounded in the belief that tennis should empower players on and off thecourt. And Im excited about the ripple effectwhen a program like ours raises the standard, it lifts entire communities.

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StartupNation

JUNE 25, 2025

I also made a point to learn about the local community. I had to work with guidelines provided by the Lexington Historic Community and special-order cedar siding. Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2025

After all, as entrepreneurs, we have the privilege of shaping not just our own futures but also the lives of our clients, employees, and communities. Image by julos on Freepik Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses.

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StartupNation

MAY 29, 2025

Every marketing effort, from social media posts to community events, should reflect this purpose. Example: Sarah’s vision might be “to become the go-to bakery in the local area, known for quality and community involvement.” Build Your Vision A vision outlines where you want your business to go. What do you do better than anyone else?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think Fred Wilson, Tony Hsieh or Brad Feld.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

Mentorship is one of the best gifts. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective. Here are a few tips to getting the most out of your peer mentorship: 1. The post Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. To provide an opportunity for VCs and senior executives to engage with the community by giving back rather than just attending more cocktail parties.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Through educational fundraising summits, a mentorship program in the works, and with the support of ambassadors in four provinces to date, WEDO Canada aims to nurture the next generation of female leaders, and foster a culture of inclusivity and opportunity. “Our

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Youth entrepreneurship and community cohorts can also help drive more entrepreneurship in rural regions. Nicole LaChapelle.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

It allowed me to connect with and guide aspiring entrepreneurs from my region and interact with fellow mentors and students from around the globe, enriching my perspective and enhancing my mentorship skills.” — Ayush Bansal, EO Gurgaon “Being a GSEA coach takes the EO experience to a whole new level. It is a competition and a show.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

The Vietnam Angel Network (VAN) provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage startups. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the value of a global community that exists to help you achieve your full potential as an entrepreneur. But how do you facilitate such meaningful, life-changing connections?

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Gust

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

GIST Net will provide entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to collaborate, seek funding, and grow their businesses. Department of State developed the idea for GIST Net in response to demand from the international science and technology community for more access to resources and mentorship opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere. Margee Moore of BigOrange Marketing shared that, “The community of peers is so very helpful. At EO, we celebrate and support entrepreneurs on World Entrepreneurs’ Day—and every day! It helps you realize you are not alone.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

While I eventually found success through perseverance, strategic partnerships, and the unwavering support of my wife and team, I often wonder if the journey could have been less daunting with the right mentorship. He is committed to fostering an informed, engaged investment community, aligning business growth with investor education.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

The DX event is so powerful because of the networking quality among the MyEO DX community. Our goal is to protect and retain the EO community of trust and respect so we can enjoy our “EO instimacy” at the event. Our DX events are truly done in the MyEO spirit: By members, for members. Who can attend DX22?

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

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. It provides mentorship, networking, and equity-free grants up to $50,000. Right here.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

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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Startup Catalyst

AUGUST 15, 2018

We talked about how startups have changed over the last few years, what support has meant to them, Startup Catalyst missions and their impact, as well as ways to get involved in the startup community. He has been a supporter of the startup community since before the word startup was in general conversation. Tweet this quote ).

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