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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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

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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Mentorship is one of the best gifts. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective. It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. Why Peer to Peer?

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

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Georgia is the strategic leader of an educational enterprise that stands for the social mobility of Afro-descendant women. Afroricas creates content on finance management, social networking, careers, and leadership to support black women in their personal and professional development. Georgia Barbosa , Brazil, cofounder of Afroricas.

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Leverage Edu raises $6.5 million to help Indian students land in top colleges abroad

TechCrunch

Crimson Education, a platform to help students get into top universities, nabs $5M at a $245M valuation. million in a new financing round as it looks to scale its platform in the world’s second-largest internet market. million in a new financing round as it looks to scale its platform in the world’s second-largest internet market.

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Navigating Singapore’s Startup Ecosystem: Top 5 Funding Initiatives Unveiled

AsiaTechDaily

The initiative aims to provide Singapore-based startups access to diverse funding sources and mentorship programs, nurturing innovative concepts into prosperous companies. Startups qualifying under Startup SG can access cash grants, equity financing, and business loans.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

The Kauffman Foundation found 47% of US tech founders held degrees in STEM while 34% held degrees in business, finance, and accounting. Participants from all over the world are eligible to compete for more than $100,000 in prize money and also receive mentorship and other resources.

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Launchpad LA Receives VC Funding: $50,000 Per Startup

Both Sides of the Table

We have significant VC commitments (listed below) – every entering company will get $50,000 in funding, mentorship from top VCs and successful entrepreneurs plus free office space. The first two years of the program focused on education & mentorship. This education will continue. For the past 2.5

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