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Meet 5 YLAI Fellows Traveling as Youth Delegates to the Summit of the Americas

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The company provides services based on social justice and income distribution through developing training and mentorships for young professionals from minorities focusing on career and entrepreneurship matters. This information enables users to cross-reference and verify data and thus have a more comprehensive overall vision.

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Why experience sharing is key to entrepreneurial growth

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A Forum, which is also often referred to as a Mastermind, is a group of peers who meet regularly, with the goal of helping each member improve personally and professionally. Almost 10 years ago, I had my first experience with a professional Forum when I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

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Early-stage venture firm The Fund launches in Australia

TechCrunch

In addition to participating in first check rounds, The Fund also builds communities of founders and other leaders from successful startups, who not only provide mentorship, but also capital as limited partners. The Fund now has a network of about 400 founders and has made around 120 investments across its funds. The Fund is targeting $3.5

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11 Business Buzzwords We Used in 2015

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Company culture. Also referred to as “conversation marketing,” human-to-human (H2H) marketing is a breath of fresh air in an increasingly automated business landscape. Love it or hate it, this concept has revolutionized the way the world does business. H2H marketing. Crowdfunding fails.

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Reflections from the Womenomics 2.0 Event at the Brookings Institute

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The event was predicated on legislation passed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, promoting female participation in the Japanese economy – the policy is widely referred to as “womenomics.” I was particularly captivated by Fujiyo Ishiguro’s story and presentation.

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I Sold My Business and They Shut It Down. Here’s Why I’d Do It All Again.

Entrepreneur's Handbook

The major items were: A senior level role for me Opportunities for personal development and growth Mentorship from senior leadership A home for as many of our clients and employees as possible With this framework I was able to avoid wasting time on deals that were not going to be a fit for my needs.

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Free Agency CEO seems to care more about control than the company, former employees say

TechCrunch

.” The company said this action was taken as a result of “several” employees filing complaints about exclusionary cliques: “As any company might, Free Agency encourages a positive workplace in which all team members feel supported, rather than a subset of the team garnering or wielding too much cultural power.”

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