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Educate, Empower, Support: EO Women Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way

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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. “We The post Educate, Empower, Support: EO Women Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way first appeared on The EO Blog.

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5 EO Australia Women Share How To Make Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

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Over the past three years, there has been a marked increase in the number of women pursuing entrepreneurship, with an estimated 40 percent of new businesses in the United States started by women. Widespread layoffs during the pandemic contributed to an initial rise in female entrepreneurship in 2020, along with the need for flexibility.

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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

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When asked if entrepreneurship is lonely, EO members shared these thoughts. . EO has given me so many educational opportunities that have been: (1) worth their weight in gold; and (2) perfect for spending time with people who are “in the same boat”. Is it therefore surprising that many find the path of entrepreneurship lonely?

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. In the e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems thought paper Why Entrepreneurship?

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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. Déborah’s entrepreneurship journey had officially begun.

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How Entrepreneurship is Changing Our World: A Localized Perspective

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Entrepreneurship is difficult in any part of the world, but entrepreneurs in developing nations face an especially steep uphill climb. How local entrepreneurship addresses the UN SDGs. Educational opportunities. In countries where education can break cycles of poverty or underemployment, these advances are especially valuable.

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

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Society doesn’t understand the value of entrepreneurship. But most people are unaware of this and the enormous potential of entrepreneurship in their communities and society in general. They need to understand why entrepreneurship is critical for economically thriving communities.