Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. We need to live together with the community to know what they need and what they think and what is their culture,” says Déborah.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

That massive gap hasn’t stopped a syndicate of investors from plowing $25 million in seed funding into New Culture , a company that sells “cow cheese, without the cow.” Meanwhile, New Culture says through a precision fermentation process, it is producing large amounts of casein protein.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 15, 2018

He has worked with several startups, invested in companies like Mayvenn, Gimlet Media, Blavity, Airspace Technologies, Codeverse, and many others Pitch your startup for a chance to meet with Cross Culture VC Q&A: What is your / your fund's mission? We started to invest out of our inaugural fund, Cross Culture Ventures I in April 2015.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

A lot of work remains in raising awareness and educating people about why we need to make these changes and how to go about it. Being proactive about your hires and making sure they will contribute to a culture of accessibility and inclusion will save you major headaches. It’s not woven into the business culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

and EO Austin member, began his company by delivering classroom training computer software; since then, MicroAssist has begun working with outreach organizations to educate audiences on larger social, cultural and health issues. When did you start working with the Military Child Education Coalition? Approximately two years ago.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

” We won’t be the right cultural fit for every entrepreneur but if we’re truly WYSIWYG then it helps entrepreneurs decide if we’re aligned. We wanted to be able to have regular educational meetings, breakfast gatherings, seminars or even just cocktail parties. And helping be our cultural ambassador.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the name of transparency and accessibility, Twitch launched its new Privacy Center to educate users, after conducting “extensive research” and finding that many of its users had no idea how their personal data is collected and used.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. Women need equal access to education, training and business opportunities. After all, you can only be what you can see.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

Nubian Hueman is a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world. SmartHustle Podcast with Ramon Ray · Working in Corporate Provided the Education She Needed to Become an Entrepreneur. About Nubian Hueman .

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 16, 2023

The goal of these efforts is to create and foster a culture of belonging, where every person in an organization feels welcome. Increasing diversity and focusing on inclusion in your workforce is the best first step to change, but unless you have accessibility and create a culture of belonging, those efforts will fall short.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 19, 2023

This experience proved invaluable when he co-founded Wisdm, a financial education platform. It was very clear to me how an event like this prompted the need for educational services to be offered to this group of investors, which are young and inexperienced. What motivated you to launch your startup? Thank you so much for joining us!

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2021

As Alorica ’s chief culture officer, Joyce Lee oversees the development and execution of programs, activities and events that keep 100,000+ employees engaged and inspired. When working to fine-tune company culture, start from the bottom up. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2021

She’s now a co-founder at Animal Alternative Technologies, a startup aiming to expedite the commercialization of cultured — aka “lab-grown” — meat. Clarisse joined us for this week’s episode of Found , our interview podcast where we speak to a different founder every week.

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INBIA

APRIL 8, 2024

Get ready to experience a special blend of history, culture, delicious food, and… This vibrant locale, nicknamed Alamo City, River City, Military City, and even the City of Creativity for Gastronomy, will offer much more than just presentations and networking events.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 28, 2016

grew in a single-parent (often zero parent) lower-income home in Middletown, Ohio and spent much of his youth also in his family’s cultural home of Jackson, Kentucky. Mamaw isn’t educated and, in fact, scorns “elites” but knows that if J.D. I can’t recommend this book strongly enough. I loved it in so many ways. I hope to convince J.D.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Education, powerful connections, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are all keys to entrepreneurial success. Throughout my years as a member, I have exponentially grown my business, achieved authority status through educational programs, and made lasting friendships with people all over the world.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

Some key organizations that fill the needs of startups which you should seek out and invite into your network include: The public library , a vital and often overlooked resource for free access to business databases, education, equipment and internet access. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 13, 2017

Redpoint partnered with 2U at the Series A, and they are now a $2B publicly traded education company that powers online degree programs for Georgetown, USC, Syracuse, Berkeley, and Yale, among others. It was an inspirational moment for me because I observed the intense power of developing strong company culture.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Am realistically supposed to send her to a school in a state where she can’t turn to a trusted educator to confide in for guidance and support around her sexual identify? For all the complaints from the right and the tech libertarians about cancel culture, these folks couldn’t be further from being canceled. I have a daughter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

Establishing a network: Language barriers, cultural differences, and a disorganized startup ecosystem can make networking in Vietnam seem impossible. Members gain access to experts, executive education, leadership development, and a network of successful entrepreneurs — all of which can accelerate your growth.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

They are people who are denied involvement or face limited involvement in social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life. That means educating yourself on the privileges you enjoy to better understand the perspectives of members of marginalized communities. Educate your own community.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Purpose Driven Tours aims to protect natural resources and educate tourists while traveling as well.

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HPA

AUGUST 9, 2019

Her perception of what it means for a startup to be acquired—which could have been a lucrative experience for her—is one of the most painful parts of an acquisition: merging two different companies’ cultures, adapting to more bureaucratic corporate policies and processes, and then experiencing the pain of layoffs.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

People who grew up in marginalized groups are probably familiar with the difference, since they likely had to work much harder to receive the same level of education as many of their peers or to find networking opportunities that came more easily to others. Let’s consider educational costs. That would be an example of equality.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

We started raising funds in addition to making gifts over a decade ago when we started our computer science education work in New York City and Gotham Gives takes that approach to philanthropy and allows us to use it in other areas. It reminds me very much of the way early-stage venture capital works.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 10, 2023

A marginalized group is a group or community discriminated against and excluded from mainstream social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life. Biases can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including education and career trajectory. These are particularly evident in hiring practices.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2022

Stay educated. Your team can utilize many online resources to stay educated on the risks. A “we’ve always done it this way” culture can put your business behind by favoring legacy software, old processes and outdated solutions. Here are five steps to reduce your risk of becoming complacent in your cybersecurity efforts. .

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids. In an era where Pacific languages are endangered and cultural knowledge gaps are widening, we exist to revitalise and strengthen cultural knowledge and identity in young people.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

Biases can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including education and career trajectory. Education is key. By learning about these often unseen biases and educating yourself about these behaviors, you are taking the first step in mitigating the effects of these biases. These are particularly evident in hiring practices.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Robust Corporate, Education, and Professional InsurTech Networks Cluster Advantage : The presence of major insurance companies like Nationwide, Aflac, and others creates a virtuous cycle attracting more companies, suppliers, and specialized services. Founders, take note: your startup’s location is a strategic lever.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. The whole purpose of this company has been to educate and create spaces for the community to come together and live this lifestyle,” Lennert noted.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 28, 2019

What You Do is about culture, how you make it, how you keep it, and how the big decisions you make and how you explain them set the culture in your organization. These stories really make it clear how you set and keep your culture. People would say, ‘Ben, pay attention to culture, it really is the key.’

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

I then moved to Beijing to learn more about my Chinese culture and the language while also learning how to handle business with China. Masshii’s objective is to create opportunities for at-risk women in El Salvador who have little or no opportunity for proper education, training, or jobs. to gain practical experience on my degree.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2021

We wanted to tell a story of people from all different parts of the world, with different upbringing, backgrounds, and cultures. Foster: “I was most impressed by the culture and the environment EO created through GSEA for this event. Costantini: “As adults, it’s our job to encourage self-starters and creative thinking in education.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Contributed by Verne Harnish, founder of EO and founder and CEO of Gazelles, a global executive education and coaching company with over 150 coaching partners on six continents. Together with Daniel Marcos (EO Austin), Verne is co-founder of Growth Institute , which provides online executive education based on the Scaling Up methodology.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Like most entrepreneurs, I started as an underdog, and it remained a key part of company culture as we grew. I traveled, collected experiences and explored new cultures, places and people. Conventional wisdom tells us that life is linear and our paths, both educational and professional, should be linear, too. Be an Underdog.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action in higher education and the denying of student loan relief. Organizations are working collectively to have a greater impact The 50K Coalition is comprised of engineering societies, educational institutions, and other partners. of engineering degrees versus 13.6% of the population.

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