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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

One inspiring YLAI Network member in Nicaragua wholeheartedly shares these goals. To recognize this upcoming International Day of Disabled Persons (now known as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities), the YLAI Network interviewed Angel to learn more about his journey and his organization’s mission.

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. First-in-nation program will provide $3.6M

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Participants have a chance to win more than $250,000 in cash and other support.

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What Benefits Do Startup Employees Want?

Startup Blogpost

Dental health is linked to many different diseases, so offering dental benefits can be an important part of an employee’s total compensation package. Seminars, workshops, and events are excellent venues for employees to meet others in their field and expand their network.

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. TransWave has come a long way since its formation in 2015.

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The New Era of Benefits: Work/Life Balance, Flexibility, and Purpose

StartupNation

Good health insurance packages are very important to employees, but it’s great to have employee benefits that encompass wellness as a whole. Talent is prioritizing mental health benefits. In fact, over 85% of employees in America report that mental health benefits are important to them when evaluating new job opportunities.

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Adidas Cultivate & B.L.O.O.M. program elevates Black and Latinx social entrepreneurs to accelerate their growth and impact

Impact Hub

These resources include funding, access to industry experts, mentorship, workshops, fireside chats and visibility into adidas’ networks. Office Hours’ Workshops: Each month, entrepreneurs attend workshops led by experts from adidas’ internal and external networks. Fireside Chats: Cultivate & B.L.O.O.M. billion in 2021.