Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In building strategic alliances with like-minded organizations to support social entrepreneurs. That’s why we have launched our Community Partnership : A new way for organizations to collaborate with our network and further support impact entrepreneurs around the world to achieve impact at scale. Q: Hi Beate!

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Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

But if you ever forget that supporting extraordinary founders is the whole game, and that your only job as an early stage investor is to identify them and help them progress, you have irretrievably lost the plot. In that prior post, I had offered Y Combinator as a positive example, but I didn’t break down exactly why.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. EO staff member Cydney Melton asked Emma about her experience. In 2013, Allen went into business in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Using this template, you can write out your mission to foster belonging with an inclusive organization, map out solutions and opportunities, set target goals, and evaluate your progress. The business case speaks for itself — diverse teams are more innovative and successful in going after new markets.”

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development peer-to-peer communities opportunity 130

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Using this template, you can write out your mission to foster belonging with an inclusive organization, map out solutions and opportunities, set target goals, and evaluate your progress. The business case speaks for itself — diverse teams are more innovative and successful in going after new markets.”

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development peer-to-peer communities opportunity 130

Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 17, 2023

From developing a strong business plan to building a network of partners and supporters, we are here to help you every step of the way. The journey ahead may seem daunting, but with the right support and resources, you can overcome any obstacle and make a lasting impact in your community and beyond.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 11, 2023

Every twist and turn of his arduous journey served as a crucial preparation for the defining purpose of his lifetime: Solving educational and employment opportunities for South Africa’s youth. These injustices ignited Justinus’s drive to take action and create a profound and lasting impact on his country.

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education peer-to-peer real estate communities 154

Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Over the last few years, we have been supported by our dedicated volunteer and professional staff to continue to offer better member experience, expanded our professionalized education programs and continued to be the voice for protections and incentives for angel investors in the public policy arena. Identify like-minded investors.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 16, 2022

I’ve also had the opportunity to hear from and speak to major business thinkers, including Jim Kwik, Peter Diamandis, Brene Brown , Simon Sinek and Warren Rustand. Immersion in a peer-to-peer learning environment provides a space to be real in all aspects of your life. It comes down to exposure, collaboration and accountability.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 30, 2016

I knew that many LPs nationally were not yet convince about the power of the LA tech community and I figured if they could experience it for themselves they would be as convinced as I had become. So I decided to change up our format a bit. So I decided to change up our format a bit. Here’s a short sample of what we now do.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2023

It’s also an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to share experience, inspiration, and the challenges you’ve overcome to make your business a success. The support of my EO Forum mates — who have experience beyond my years — has expanded my capacity for success and taught me to look at business in a new way.

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entrepreneurs peer-to-peer real estate entrepreneurship 213

Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

And we are now thrilled to call him a peer as he joined EO as a member, not only meeting but vastly surpassing the qualifying criteria. . And we are now thrilled to call him a peer as he joined EO as a member, not only meeting but vastly surpassing the qualifying criteria. . Meet Brandan Ranaldi, a 23-year-old student entrepreneur.

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peer-to-peer accelerator entrepreneurs communities 249

American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They learn how to assess startups’ products, management, market opportunities and business models; how to perform due diligence, evaluate an investment pitch, and make informed investment decisions. SDAC is about community building as much as portfolio expansion. in 17 startups since 2019. To learn more, visit www.thesdangels.com.

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peer-to-peer founder angel investing collaboration 115

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

Understanding the difference between equality and equity is a great way to start thinking about treatment of others in your community and in your business. Should students who come from marginalized communities or lower-income backgrounds receive more support than those who don’t? Let’s consider educational costs.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2021

The company’s services are targeted toward LGBTQ+ people, their families, and allies — or as Dayilght describes it, “values-based consumers who want to support the queer community.”. At the same time, many members of the community also have lower income levels due to “continued workplace discrimination.”.

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Impact Hub

JULY 14, 2021

For the second year in a row, Impact Hub joined forces with GoDaddy for another edition of New Roots, a business startup and mentoring program for entrepreneurs from underserved communities. The program was piloted in 2019 by Impact Hub King’s Cross in London and it was focused on supporting migrant and refugee entrepreneurs.

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communities entrepreneurs peer-to-peer mentorship 69

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

I was so proud to see EO members offering support to each other during lockdowns, while we learned to collaborate without regular in-person meetings. We created an “EO Together” fund to make sure no member lacked EO support when they needed it most—so many lost more than half of their revenue. At GLC 2022, across both Washington, D.C.

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peer-to-peer energy entrepreneurs leadership 233

Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Yet, as I mark five years leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as its CEO, it’s a good time to reflect on five key insights gained from such a remarkable community of business founders. How can I help them grow as individuals, and help us grow as a community? It is a time that has tested many of us.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 11, 2020

As Kobie says, he didn’t have a “magical database” of great Black talent, so he set out to build a solution not just for himself, but also for the community. “I gotta say it was a good day.” I’m so fricking pumped today. Really, truly. Yeah, Valence announced > $5 million in funding led by GGV and Upfront. But let’s be clear. WE WILL WIN.

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founder peer-to-peer networking energy 314

Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing. Here are a few benefits that can be experienced by attending this dynamic event.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

Insights and lessons from peers around the world are the key benefits of EO membership. . The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none.

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entrepreneurship entrepreneurs peer-to-peer board 315

StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. What work is Verizon doing in the Detroit/Michigan community to help small businesses? Brianna Ellison.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Surrounding yourself with diverse teams means being exposed to a lot of different perspectives and creates learning opportunities not possible when everyone you deal with professionally looks and acts like you do. Different groups communicate differently—and it’s important to find objective common ground around language, goals, and risks.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 17, 2023

From developing a strong business plan to building a network of partners and supporters, we are here to help you every step of the way. The journey ahead may seem daunting, but with the right support and resources, you can overcome any obstacle and make a lasting impact in your community and beyond.

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communities peer-to-peer networking entrepreneurship 36

Ecosystem Builder Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2020

There is another mechanism that ecosystem builders can use to have a huge impact connecting their communities—create and maintain an online hub of information about your startup community. While the engaging, heartwarming stories about entrepreneurs are great, we also need to share the more mundane happenings in our community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Joe Frost (EO Nebraska) : I had spoken in small group facilitations, in front of a classroom of students, and as guest at community events. Contributed to EO by Marina Byezhanova , an active member-leader within EO and a member of EO Canada Bridge chapter. Entrepreneurship is a blend of many skills. And it’s been an amazing journey since.

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peer-to-peer leadership entrepreneurs communities 180

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2020

We can flip through the news on our phones about which countries imposed travel restrictions, and which offices and services in our communities are no longer functioning. But each morning, I wake up to 20 new ideas in my inbox and 100 offers of hope and support on my social media feed. Entrepreneurs jump in to offer solutions. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2020

A member of the EO Cincinnati chapter, Alex explains, “We stick by our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work—in the good times and the tough times.”. We need to create a peer group of people committing to not laying off employees and support each other through these crazy times.”.

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2021

Valence CEO Guy Primus says that the organization has almost 16,000 community members and, recognizing that getting hired was just the first step in a long journey, the company wanted to find a more concrete way to help its members. How do the companies they work for make people feel welcome and included, rather than isolated?

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . 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.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Our strategy for accomplishing this is to focus on new firms led primarily by underrepresented VCs, back them meaningfully, and support them via a community of peers, advisors, and institutional LPs. When 10 of us founded Screendoor in 2021 this was the plan. In today’s vast venture capital landscape, it’s ALPHA!

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

As part of the Insights from the Field campaign, I wanted to hear from other ecosystem builders in the field about their approaches to DEI, and hopefully identify specific techniques that they’ve incorporated in their communities. Kate Jackson, an ecosystem builder in the Chicago area, described the ‘why’ of this beautifully.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

I strongly identify with EO’s core value of Thirst for Learning and take advantage of every educational opportunity that comes my way. Natasha Miller is an EO member in Los Angeles, and founder and Chief Experience Designer of Entire Productions , which designs, plans and produces incredible event experiences both virtually and in person.

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education peer-to-peer leadership entrepreneurs 248

TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

At these shows-within-our-show, you’ll engage with smart, driven founders, and investors and members of your community, and have the opportunity to cross-collaborate with leaders from other industries. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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