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3 ways the Olympics are similar to entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As a minority female entrepreneur, Lou shared her observations on the Olympics and how they reflected and exposed the struggles of female entrepreneurs striving to build sustainable businesses. Here are three observations I made about how the Olympics are similar to entrepreneurship: Courage is required.

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How Founders Can Master Mental Resilience to Stay in the Game Long Enough to Win

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We asked Aaron Houghton of EO Colorado to share how he overcame burnout and developed a unique solution, Dory, to help him master mental resilience, which grew into the world’s largest community dedicated solely to stress reduction for entrepreneurs. So, what does this scenario teach us as entrepreneurs? Sounds luxurious, doesn’t it?

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Fintech Startup Backflip Gains Series A Round for Platform Supporting Real Estate Entrepreneurs

American Entrepreneurship

$15 Million Series A supports the startup’s growth with a $10M Net Revenue Run Rate In 2021 real estate fintech startup Backflip launched an all-in-one platform for real estate entrepreneurs to support their acquisition and renovation of single-family homes. In 2023 the three-year-old startup achieved a 5x year-over-year net revenue run rate.

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The challenges of LGBTQ+ entrepreneurship — and resources to help

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The ins and outs of starting a business are challenging to any aspiring entrepreneur but are even harder to overcome for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Such inequity can make it difficult for an LGBTQ+ entrepreneur to feel safe being out or pursuing business opportunities in line with their identity. Barriers facing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

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GEN New Zealand releases manifesto to encourage greater entrepreneurship

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch the video interview now A network of more than 140 entrepreneurial businesses and organisations warns New Zealand is in danger of being left behind due to a lack of resources and insufficient policies to progress entrepreneurship. Moskovitz is an entrepreneur’s entrepreneur. These issues are discussed in the manifesto.

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Next Level Entrepreneurship: Investing in a New Generation of Startups

Entrepreneurs' Organization

For many established entrepreneurs, establishing a purpose and passion beyond business is a fulfilling way to truly make a mark. Ravi Machani , an EO member in Bangalore, India, is one entrepreneur who has done so admirably. The program forges strategic collaborations between startups and established entrepreneurs,” explains Ravi.

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MADCash Secures RM5 Million in Funding to Empower Women Entrepreneurs

AsiaTechDaily

Register MADCash , the Malaysian fintech startup specializing in zero-interest micro-funding for women entrepreneurs, has successfully concluded its pre-Series A funding round with a RM 5 million investment. Artem Ventures led the investment charge, with contributions from MSW Ventures and the ScaleUp Founders Fund.