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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In EO, we celebrate the remarkable women entrepreneurs who have shattered glass ceilings and are now paying it forward to pave the way for future generations of female founders to rise. Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston.

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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Janese believes in the importance of perseverance in entrepreneurial ventures and to always look for the positive in tough situations. This venture, along with her studies, made Janese recognize the greater need for mentoring and entrepreneurial training in her community. As a result, she pivoted her mission and launched JEI.

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Motherhood, mentorship, and management with Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan from Samooha

TechCrunch

She talked about juggling being a parent and a company leader and how she thinks being a mother makes her a better entrepreneur. Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: found@techcrunch.com Motherhood, mentorship, and management with Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan from Samooha by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch

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Accenture Ventures Leader Says Time Is Now for Black Entrepreneurs

Smart Hustle Magazine

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. Kathryn is well-placed to shares insights about black founders and how they are faring in the world of venture capital and entrepreneurship. Kathryn says we are in unprecedented times. That is unprecedented.”.

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Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures. Here’s What it All Means

Both Sides of the Table

Today we’re announcing that my partner Kara Nortman is becoming Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am to welcome her to her new role. leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building? Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures.

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NJEDA to Open Applications for the Next Cohort of the First-in-Nation Innovation Fellows Program

American Entrepreneurship

The NJIF Program supports entrepreneurs with income replacement grants, mentorship, and training to provide security in the early stages of start-up business creation. Last month, Governor Phil Murphy announced a new fellowship program for entrepreneurs who will focus exclusively on AI-powered discovery.

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How Venture Capitalist Diane Yoo Chooses Her Startup Investments

StartupNation

With so many entrepreneurs and startup ventures seeking investment opportunities, it’s crucial that venture capitalists (VCs) create a list of criteria they want their potential investments to meet. As such, VCs have to consider a number of factors when choosing which companies or entrepreneurs in whom to invest.