Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

Open conversations about mental health and seeking professional support when needed are essential steps to address these challenges. By acknowledging the mental health struggles and fostering a culture of support, the entrepreneurial ecosystem can evolve into a space where both success and well-being thrive.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

Our proposal: governments systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just the local founders. Founders who want to build companies and need funding. In many ecosystems outside of the major tech hubs, founders face cultural, legal, reputational and other hurdles to building a successful tech company.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

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. Education, powerful connections, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are all keys to entrepreneurial success.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. 6 career options for ex-founders seeking their next adventure. We propose that governments should systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just founders locally. Next are VC firms looking for founders.

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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. This page shows the projects we have supported in our first year and who we have partnered with on them.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

María, who was born and raised in El Salvador, is the founder of Masshii. I gained a solid business background to support my creative side. I then moved to Beijing to learn more about my Chinese culture and the language while also learning how to handle business with China. a Suriano, 2018 YLAI Fellow. “It

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, calling oneself a startup founder was certainly seen as a flex. In addition to having fewer outlets to address mental health issues, founders on the continent are facing a new kind of pressure, the type that comes off the back of a record venture capital year (2021) bolstered by large U.S.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2023

Register Zhang Yiming, the co-founder of ByteDance, the parent company of the popular social media platform TikTok, has established a new private investment fund in Hong Kong. Earlier this month, Zhang made a donation of 200 million yuan to the Fangmei Education Development Fund, supporting vocational and arts education in his hometown.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 19, 2016

It means a lot to me to find financial opportunities investing in companies that I can be really proud of--education companies like Tinybop and Tinkergarten , or companies at the forefront of fair labor practices like Homer Logistics. Moreover, it has a community built around diverse perspectives, support and empowerment.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

“Every action we take, big or small, can make a difference in our society,” says Damaris Guardado, co-founder of Purpose Driven Tours Nicaragua. “I They work directly with locals in the community, and they use part of their profits to finance social projects focused on helping kids receive an education.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 26, 2023

At 500, I had the opportunity to work with early-stage founders from around the world and quickly realized that this was where I wanted to spend my time. HW: Your blog , which I love, tries to bridge a knowledge gap between founders and investors, often explaining ‘why investors do/care about X’ and so on. CN: That’s a great question.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Having spent close on a decade working in and reporting on our small but burgeoning startup ecosystem, and a decade before that “building my chops” in other various entrepreneurial endeavours, I am familiar with the toll that entrepreneurship can exact on founder mental health. If your business is a success you are a success.

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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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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Sesie Bonsi is the founder and CEO of Bleu , a financial technology platform focused on enabling touchless payment experiences. But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. hit nearly $1.8

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TechCrunch

JUNE 25, 2021

Its proximity to London has meant that it is a good alternative for founders looking for a more affordable stay while letting them tap the capital’s financial resources. Other startup support players include the new Science Creates VC fund , set up by entrepreneur Harry Destecroix, and TechSPARK Engine Shed. innovation.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 14, 2021

Abbigale Loncke, Founder of MBW Energy Support Services , responded to this question. “A Andrés Mora, Founder of Millennial Ecuador , agreed. Perhaps Rodrigo Biajoni, founder of Colaboradora , said it best when he said, “Lead by example. What makes a good leader? How can we teach the youth to become better leaders?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

Department of State is supporting five outstanding 2022 YLAI fellows to travel as youth delegates to the Summit of the Americas, where they will serve as a voice for the YLAI fellowship program, their communities, and youth across the region. Bevon Charles , Grenada , CEO and founder of Akata Farms , a company that builds sustainable farms.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

I attend many tech focused events, hearing from tech executives and founders sharing their view of the world. Most of the talk is focused on products, politics, culture or other topics that aren't necessarily NEW or inspiring. Education and health care. Education should NOT be a costly input.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

According to the National Center for Education Statistics , Black, Latina, and Native American women represent approximately 16 percent of the total US population, but make up only 4 percent of students obtaining bachelor’s degrees in computing.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

To increase public understanding of the role of entrepreneurship we need to educate our communities about its power and impact. We need educational and awareness campaigns that communicate the importance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a means to building stronger, more resilient, and equitable economies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2022

In video-based email marketing, it is important to note that you will not be embedding a video in each individual email sent out— few email service providers support embedded video ! Showcasing company culture. The best way to include videos within emails. By adding videos, your newsletters become all the more engaging.

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

” That was Lori Coulter, CEO and co-founder of Summersalt, speaking at the State of the Midwest Startup Community 2020. There’s no denying that women have made many strides in closing the gender gap in tech, but those trends haven’t necessarily been true for female founders. Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Paulo Rogério Nunes. Contributor. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor. Like counterparts in the U.S.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 29, 2023

In this article, 13 CEOs, founders, and HR executives reveal their insights, ranging from implementing formal mentorship programs to cultivating a positive culture through planning. By providing support and guidance during these transitions, startups can not only retain top talent but also foster a culture of growth and development.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this exclusive interview, Younghak Ahn , the CEO and Founder of EVENTUS shares insights into his journey, the platform’s mission, and their ambitious plans for the future. As a software engineering student, he set on a mission to transform South Korea’s education environment.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2023

One of the sector’s biggest investments was Wildtype , which raised $100 million in a Series B round for its “sushi-grade” cultured salmon. Now we need to think about brand-building, labeling, consumer education, scaling production, and developing and improving the supply chain and inputs that will support a scalable industry.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

Dr. Spears, Founder and Chairman of Cenergistic, launched the Institute in April 2022 with the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU. He is currently Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND), the world’s largest local social network. billion campaign for impact. SMU Cox is accredited by AACSB.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2021

Fintech startup StudentFinance — which allows educational institutions to offer success-based financing for students — has raised a $5.3 It now has 35 education providers signed up, managing over €5 million worth of ISAs. s longest-serving Culture & Digital Economy Minister); Firestartr (U.K.-based million (€4.5

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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. EO’s members are builders, founders, owners and leaders in their own right. Leading EO is an honor and an education.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2022

Prerna A Jhunjhunwala and Nikhil Naik, founders of Creative Galileo. At the same time, it also aligns with the NEL (Nurturing Early Learners) curriculum developed by the Ministry of Education in Singapore. There was a vast divide to access in education and many children I met were unable to read and write, or do simple mathematics.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Piyush’s background is in elementary education. So, he has three areas of focus for giving: education, children and mothers. Make your impact grow exponentially by cultivating a giving culture in your business. ” Not only are you and your team fulfilling a charitable goal, you’re also supporting team growth.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 23, 2023

is a previous founder in the financial technology space and has a trackrecord of supporting founders even at the earliest stages. He currently serves as a Venture Partner at Mech Ventures where they invest in the future of pop culture. Thank you so much for joining us! How did you break into tech investing?

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. Notably, Twilio recently became a publicly-traded corporation. Just as the $2.4B

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

Just ask Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison , EO Johannesburg members who are redefining the educational ecosystem in South Africa. Historically, South Africa ranks among the worst-performing education systems in the world. SB/ “The state of education in South Africa is stark at the moment.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

Before establishing MEDIAIPLUS in 2018, I had gained experience in a foreign company, familiarizing myself with its organizational culture. During that time, entrepreneurship-related education programs were offered by the Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator (GBSA), operated in collaboration with Pangyo Startup Campus.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

HoneyBee , a startup that aims to help companies provide access to financial support for their employees, announced today it has raised $5.7 That support could come in the form of employer-sponsored “no-cost rainy day funds” and on-demand financial therapy with the goal of “creating a healthier workforce environment.”.

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