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

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JEI has made greater use of technology and social media to reach a more global audience and has begun developing online courses that offer greater accessibility and flexibility to its audience. government.

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Growing your online presence: How to manage your organization’s social media

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Using social media to promote your organization has become one of the most important strategies and skills an entrepreneur can have. Creating a social media page isn’t simply about putting your organization’s name on a screen; it’s about creating a space for people to come together and interact over their common interests. The lesson?

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Wisdom nabs $2M to build out a social audio marketplace for mentorship

TechCrunch

Wisdom , a social audio app that’s focused on surfacing “life advice” and broadening access to mentorship — and whose iOS app launch we covered back in October — has nabbed $2 million in seed funding off the back of early traction. Other popular topics at this early stage include mindfulness and social media.

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Why You Should Give Your Best Stuff Away (Plus 3 Other Startup Tips)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contrary to the glamorous façade often portrayed on social media, entrepreneurship is far from a leisurely stroll through the park. Guiding your startup to success demands much more than dreaming up a brilliant concept, launching a captivating social media campaign, and crossing your fingers that magic will happen. Their experience.

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Building sustainable marketing skills with a Colombian YLAI Fellow

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Throughout this experience, she learned how to develop expertise on digital media platforms for monetization. Katherine notes that entrepreneurs have access to an unlimited number of free resources and mentorship on various platforms, such as social media sites like LinkedIn and YouTube that can help formulate your brand.

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

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The company provides services based on social justice and income distribution through developing training and mentorships for young professionals from minorities focusing on career and entrepreneurship matters. Afroricas also promotes diversity-friendly brands on social media and at events across the country. .

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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