Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2020

Educate yourself on what other companies are doing to hold onto their human resources at all costs. This is especially critical when talking about finances—one of small business owners’ biggest challenges anyway. At the same time, educate nonstop. You’ll sleep better—and so will your trusted employees. Learn from them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

EO offers great opportunity, education and tools to facilitate this, and create Instimacy (=instant intimacy) in business conversations. . Once senior leadership took over our sales component, we discovered so many good nuggets about which features were most important to customers. Senior leaders are sales superstars.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2022

Zenda , a UAE-based startup looking to change how parents pay school bills, and the way educational institutions manage fee collection, is eyeing Africa as its next frontier for growth. The startup also has an embedded financing option that extends tuition fee credit to parents on a flexible repayment structure.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 4, 2020

From webinars with real-time information globally, to amazing educational sessions on leadership, finance, self care, and employment issues—all were at my fingertips.” In just 10 days, they provided more than 500 meals ! . Andrea adds, “During this time of uncertainty EO has been incredible.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2021

One of the biggest gripes about investing apps is that they are not acting responsibly by not educating users properly and allegedly letting them fend for themselves. Today, an eight-year-old company that has been focused on nothing but financial education is now offering trading and banking services in the U.S.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Teachmint , one such startup that is helping teachers and institutes create their own virtual classrooms with a few taps on their smartphones and build direct relationship with students, has raised $78 million in its Series B financing round, TechCrunch has learned and confirmed. Rocketship.vc We are thrilled to welcome onboard Rocketship.vc

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Business related topics typically include: marketing, finance, leadership, technology, sales and more. Online Learning Platforms : A range of online courses are now available for small business owners and entrepreneurs for skill development such as Ud emy , C oursera , and L inkedIn Learning.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

public affairs firm as well as on the Congressional leadership staff in both the House and Senate. What’s more, much of government spending is focused on areas critical to society, such as climate science, disaster response, healthcare, national security and education. He serves as a senior partner at a major Washington D.C.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Eight months before the education company went public, though, Shimkus left his gig as president of Udemy Business to investigate a feeling. “I The entrepreneur spent six months interviewing heads of data, talent development and engineering to figure out shared pain points in the world of education.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The startup’s mission is to empower Black Americans “ to take control of their finances, build wealth and reinvest in the Black economy” via a digitally-native platform. Two-thirds of its leadership team are women and 100% is BIPOC. trillion annually. Currently, its 20-person staff is 60% black, and 85% BIPOC.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Its leadership “sprints” focus on topics like retaining knowledge, and what goes into curating a safe environment for teams. The startup has closed a seed financing round of $2.5 The startup has closed a seed financing round of $2.5 Will edtech empower or erase the need for higher education? NewCampus’ team.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2022

Besides Riverwood, edtech-focused Owl Ventures (which led its $5 million Series A round last June), Endeavor Catalyst and Roble Ventures also participated in the financing. Federico Storani, executive director of Riverwood Capital, is joining UBITS’ board as part of the financing.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Forbes reported that recently, as part of an automation education program, they trained more than 800 employees to build bots that can do their most mundane tasks. Using these new skills, almost 50 bots have been developed so far that complete a range of functions from finance to marketing to technical support. Access to information.

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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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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

Founded in 2014, Blossom Finance was first intended for Muslim entrepreneurs in the United States. These factors are proving fertile ground for establishing and growing fintechs that focus exclusively on Islamic finance, offering products and services that follow shariah law. Meanwhile in Malaysia, where 61.3% out of its 33.6

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

I wasn’t the first female member, but I was the first of any gender to hold these important leadership positions—and I believe that says something important about the ethos of EO and how the organization sees everybody as equal and of value. Getting financing for the contract was a struggle. Living every day. An evolving tribe.

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Feedough

JANUARY 6, 2021

The most significant advantage of joining an entrepreneurship course in a formal university setting is that it helps you learn from the professionals who can teach you various aspects of entrepreneurship – including but not limited to marketing, finance, psychology and leadership.

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TechCrunch

JULY 25, 2022

The fund is expected to total $30 million and its limited partners include the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Visa Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and Symbiotics. The fund will focus on verticals including finance, commerce, health, work and education. It’s something we’ll continue focusing on,” said Sosrodjojo.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Kapor Capital, under new leadership, closes its largest fund to date. Luis Daniel Arbulú, partner at Salkantay, explained via email that this region is experiencing “a significant gap in basic services such as education, health and financing that widens the socio-economic metrics further.” And Eyal Ofer’s O.G.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program is a chance to join a community, grow your business, access $5K for business education, and participate in a year-long virtual education program. Above all, it's like getting an education you don't have to pay for. . This is an exciting opportunity for women entrepreneurs.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

Verizon participates in a number of thought leadership events with these organizations to share expertise and resources with their membership. We know generally that small business owners are interested in learning more about financing, digital marketing, and operational efficiency.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

They have developed functional expertise or at least more than a basic understanding of marketing, finance, and engineering, life sciences or some other applicable technological field. There has been a shift in our conversations in education. Are there learned skills and aptitudes? Absolutely. Entrepreneurs are problem-solvers.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

By September 26th we had submitted a term sheet which was signed on October 4th and financing was closed in less than 30 days. International team with development in a country known for building great games and tech companies plus leadership in our home court of LA, one of the monetization capitals of the country. And Seriously.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

He is an adviser and investor focusing on high-impact entrepreneurship in emerging markets and has worked with the World Bank, International Finance Corporation, as well as numerous funds and startups focusing on developing countries. The education sector is also prominent in Singapore’s ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Training to manage stress, anxiety and personal finance will help your employees build the needed knowledge and respond to tough situations. In such situations, you should: Educate people by conducting special training with the help of experts. Do not forget to maintain a strong leadership position and stay empathetic with your team.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 31, 2020

You don’t need to have the skills of a financial planner to start a business, but you do need to have a good working knowledge of finances and financial management. As you grow your business, you may hire someone with a better understanding of finances to handle that aspect of the business. Effective leadership. But you don’t!

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

We owe a debt of gratitude to our tireless volunteers and professional staff for their leadership, expertise, and dedication to our mission. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

While building his previous company, Freckle Education, it got to the point where the master spreadsheet full of data that everyone was using would not load anymore or would crash the computer. The finance person will have the final say on what they are seeing. Sidharth Kakkar knows all about the pain of relying on a giant spreadsheet.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

We are deeply grateful to our dedicated volunteers and professional staff for their leadership, expertise and dedication to our mission. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Similarly, if you’re able to uncover what’s top of mind for your FI’s executive leadership—such as keeping up with the newest generative AI advancements—you still need to match those concerns to a specific line-of-business owner.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 2, 2022

expands on GIFT’s more than a decade of creating and delivering purposeful leadership learning for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and huge Asian conglomerates. “It will be a cutting-edge platform dedicated to upending the narrative and encouraging millions of people to make a difference,” Teo added.

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TechCrunch

MAY 24, 2021

” The study’s authors also found that co-CEOs were spread across industry types and that splitting the role can “complement each other in terms of educational background or executive responsibilities.” The leadership structure isn’t for every company, but it’s been a great fit for Fresh n’ Lean. Here’s why.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 9, 2018

I was amazed at your innovation, approach, cleverness, enthusiasm, leadership traits, background, education, team?—?everything. Because you have a unitary focus on financing your company or you die you seem not to miss a beat in thinking about the last meeting and the funder has been whipsawed in 20 directions. everything.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Under the leadership of Nancy Meyers, a Pennsylvania attorney, the team at Advocord developed a mobile responsive, web-based software platform that is a compliance tool that effectively protects those who have a fiduciary/legal obligation to act on the behalf of another. since 2008.

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David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2017

Revenue Based Financing Network Group. International Climate Finance Accelerator – based in Luxembourg. Wharton Executive Education Venture Capital program. Coursera, e.g., Innovative Finance. Corporate Finance Institute. Executive Leadership Council – focus on African-Americans. ANGEL EDUCATION.

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