Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 19, 2021

Though it sounds cliché, I learned what would become my mantra: From crisis comes opportunity. In every crisis, there is opportunity for leaders to make something good when it seems impossible. Self-awareness is a critical capability that leaders must develop. In a weekend, I lost 75 percent of my business. Stay positive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

The interactive International Entrepreneurial Summit (IES) focused on supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) —17 goals and 169 targets to eradicate poverty, reverse inequality and halt climate change by 2030. Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MARCH 4, 2025

Lead authentically : The best managers don’t rely on mimicry but develop their own authentic style based on their values and strengths. Evolve your leadership : Great leaders consistently manage themselves out of the job. Cultivate growth mindset : View challenges as learning opportunities rather than fixed obstacles.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole. Try this fast, fun questionnaire to discover your ideal leadership role in EO. I was—and am—all in!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2023

By Ami Kassar, EO Philadelphia president FY2023-25 In late April, I attended the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Leadership Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, along with more than 1,300 EO members from around the world. The post My Opportunity to Give Back to EO first appeared on. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

As a part of the YLAI Network’s mission, community involvement in fostering development is critical. YLAI Network member Jimmy Regis, the public relations manager of ADIVAH (Association for Integral Development of Haitian Values) in Haiti, is a lifelong advocate of lifting up others in the community. By Elise Kemp. Jimmy Regis.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. were on the platform. Second, we must also continue to win the battle for talent.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 12, 2022

Last month our portfolio company Kickstarter announced the creation of a protocol organization that will develop a web3 protocol for the crowdfunding of creative projects. The protocol lead role is an exciting one that combines product leadership, smart contract development, team management, and a lot more. USV TEAM POSTS:

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Yiannis and his company helped to develop a sustainability framework for EO to manage its environmental and social impact, and inspire EO members to engage with the organization’s sustainability agenda. People: Develop a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and wellbeing for all 2. EO will walk the talk.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. The Administrator will develop and manage a statewide AI Challenge and disburse sub-grant awards to challenge winners.

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Jason Malki

MAY 4, 2025

I launched UGR to change thatnot just to check boxes, but to help companies scale responsibly through next-gen tools and practical leadership. We&re developing capabilities that will allow our platform to not just respond to regulatory changes but anticipate them based on global regulatory trends and political shifts.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Coding school Holberton today announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by African Leadership Group (ALG). ALG founder and CEO Fred Swaniker started the organization as a leadership academy (now the African Leadership Academy ) for small cohorts of students. Image Credits: African Leadership Group.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Generate equal opportunities between men and women, no matter the industry. Develop and implement action plans to increase women’s participation in the workforce. Promote women’s participation in leadership positions. How have YLAI and the YLAI Network helped you in your professional development?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2024

At EO’s 2024 Global Leadership Conference (GLC) in Singapore, more than 1,800 EO members from 65 countries convened for the opportunity to learn and collaborate. Bonnie and Anthony shared the journey of how their company developed, the crises that molded the company, and the people who stepped up in pivotal moments.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

For startup founders, the following leadership traits are key. Look for daily opportunities to demonstrate your commitment. If they deliver something totally unexpected, take it as an opportunity to improve your empathy. Creativity might not sound like a leadership trait at first, but remember: entrepreneurship has no roadmap.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 14, 2024

Whether it is gaining greater access to funding, more support balancing family and career, or other hurdles, women need more resources and opportunities to succeed. The c loud-based web development services company Wix.com recently addressed this through a study revealing which U.S. The fu ll data set of the 50 U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The progress women in leadership have made over the past decade is energizing and generates hope and excitement for the future of female entrepreneurs. Working in wine during the financial crisis of 2008, I quickly noticed the opportunity to innovate within the alcohol logistics industry alongside my business colleague, Tim Elenteny.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 21, 2025

Check out the previous posts on leadership values and getting the right people. Stay tuned for next week’s post where we’ll explore how persistence creates opportunities for success! This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). What is Vision?

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. This lesson has influenced my leadership style profoundly.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Driven by a desire to help people from a young age, YLAI 2018 Fellow Janeel Boon aims to empower others to see their leadership ability within themselves. Otherwise, what I want to do is to help people realize their leadership ability and to encourage them. By Jewelle Saunders. Kitts and Nevis, Janeel came from humble beginnings.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.

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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. The EO Global Leadership Conference (GLC) is a two-day, intensive training conference for EO members who volunteer to be leaders in their chapter or region.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 28, 2025

Collins calls this the “Luck Flywheel”the more you prepare and persist, the more opportunities you create and can take advantage of. We developed a promising product that sat nearly dormant for six months because the client’s internal champion wasn’t driving adoption. What small step could restart momentum?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

My first entrepreneurial opportunity. the conversation morphed into a discussion around the opportunity for me to start a business designed to service HIS new business. Fifteen years later, as a divorced dad of two teenagers, I found a window of opportunity. He began to describe his latest business acquisition and—suddenly!—

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2020

Currently, the MillionLives.org leadership team includes about 120 people from 33 countries. They are learning as they go, and each delivery is both a celebration and an opportunity to reflect on and refine the process for the next time. The fact that many on the leadership team are entrepreneurs is no surprise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Inequality is growing for more than 70 percent of the global population, exacerbating the risks of divisions and hampering economic and social development. We are, indeed, in a moment in time when technology, opportunity and understanding converge toward a more caring way of conducting business at scale. Conscious leadership.

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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. Now, Déborah is developing a new play about individuals living with Down syndrome.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

They are an opportunity for acknowledgement and recognition. The Trust Equation helps teams and leaders develop credibility, reliability and professional intimacy. One way to develop professional intimacy is by asking yourself, how can I share something with you that leaves me feeling vulnerable? They feel connected.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

If you’re navigating financial management issues, they can help develop better budgeting practices or introduce tools to manage cash flow. Networking Opportunities and Connections One of the most valuable benefits of one-on-one mentoring is the network and connections that come with it.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 20, 2019

By joining the YLAI Network, you will get notified first of opportunities to access materials that are part of the various YLAI Network’s initiatives , providing you with possibilities to take action to help raise awareness about issues facing your community and be a part of the solution to addressing these issues.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

So when they spoke about character development, repeatable gaming experiences, bringing games to multiple platforms (in the industry we call this “ Transmedia “) and physical products my ears naturally perked up. We all loved Andrew & Petri and their vision. Get more cash even before end proof. And Seriously.

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

SourceLink®, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation are pleased to announce the results of recent efforts to advance entrepreneurial development in Kankakee and Belvidere, Illinois. Committed partnerships. Entrepreneurial ecosystem expertise.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Agendas includes topics, speakers and discussions suggested by our community of network builders and is an opportunity to share best practices and collaborate with one another.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Dan’s professional IT services consultancy developed a SaaS product and now wants to grow and scale the product—but has little experience in marketing or selling SaaS products. And then test thoroughly before you start application development. Dan’s ultimate goal is to scale the business for a lucrative exit in about five years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

Sure, it is an opportunity to give back, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. It was a powerful reminder that leadership is not just about guiding but also about learning and growing alongside those you mentor.” – Arshad Bholim, EO Uganda Why is GSEA such a valuable part of the EO experience?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

Addo is the founder and CEO of Power to Girls , a not-for-profit organization that creates a safe space for Black and marginalized girls in the Toronto area and abroad, focusing on leadership, personal and emotional development, entrepreneurship, and mentorship. Her personal journey became an opportunity. “It

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