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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

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I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. In no small part, the knowledge I’ve gleaned from my EO peers led me to my newest undertaking. Why Peer to Peer? Accountability is another major benefit of peer mentoring.

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Success & Challenges of the angel community: SEC asks ACA CEO Pat Gouhin to advise on capital formation as part of the FinHub’s Peer-2-Peer Series.

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By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer May 10, 2022 – Seeking to strengthen connection, advocacy and understanding as well as advise those in the SEC and FinHub community, CEO Pat Gouhin was thrilled to represent angel investors and the angel ecosystem at FinHub’s Peer-to-Peer meet-up on capital formation. “It

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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

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Insights and lessons from peers around the world are the key benefits of EO membership. . When asked if entrepreneurship is lonely, EO members shared these thoughts. . Most of my closest friends are people that I met as clients, peers, or through my entrepreneurial journey. In fact, I believe it to be the opposite.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs' Organization

But entrepreneurship is a challenging journey, no matter where you are in the world. One proven source is the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , a global peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs that has provided support, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs achieve transformational growth since 1987.

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Top Four Survival Tips for Small Business Owners

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Nobody said entrepreneurship was easy, but certainly nobody predicted this devastating turn of events. Lean on industry peers for creative ways to support your staff and stay informed about the latest laws and resources in your area. • Will you survive? How long can you support your team? Entrepreneurs jump in to offer solutions.”.

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7 Surprising Things I Learned from EO GSEA Studentrepreneurs

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Nominees compete against peers from around the world in a series of local and national competitions in hopes of qualifying for the GSEA Global Finals. – Roxana Shershin, US East Regional GSEA Expert Need to reignite your entrepreneurial spark? GSEA is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business.