Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

Many YLAI Network members have found creative ways to make their businesses and organizations stand out from the rest and have used their branding to create a strong following. Many YLAI Network members use their business to make an impact on a cause they are passionate about. Find your passion and show your impact. government.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Rob Williams. Some have adopted a statewide model of support while others take a hyper-local approach.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 12, 2022

The startups will receive mentorship from Snap executives and will also get access to networking opportunities. “As part of the program, eight companies receive investment as well as mentorship, and ongoing programming to meet their business objectives from Snap.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

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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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

He recalled meeting people who helped shape the strategy of Caroo, not just those who invested, but who were successful founders and operators first. If early-stage founders can get that kind of deep network early on, it could really help, Kelly added. In fact, they helped him see when he needed to pivot his business, he said.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 29, 2023

In this article, 13 CEOs, founders, and HR executives reveal their insights, ranging from implementing formal mentorship programs to cultivating a positive culture through planning. Discover how these leaders successfully addressed and resolved pressing HR issues in their startups.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Although veteran-owned businesses are often more successful than the average startup, they still need mentorship, funding and support to take their idea from concept to market. It’s also an excellent networking resource, as it connects veterans with fellow entrepreneurs and mentors. and overall, 6.8

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

(March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The NJIEF is unique to New Jersey because of its self-sustaining model, designed to create a continuous loop of investment and mentorship,” said New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The ten firms approved to date represent diversity in terms of investment strategy, industry, and stage. The investment into Newark-based 1Huddle, Inc.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Recognizing the strategic importance of networking and building community, Bagchi Law's decision to sponsor the Angel Capital Association (ACA) is a testament to its commitment to showcasing the Triangle's entrepreneurial impact on a national platform.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 22, 2022

EWA is one of the projects supported by EIT Food, which focus on supporting female entrepreneurs through education, network building, and dedicated programme resources. Which leads us to Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA).

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Insights from a winning mentoring strategy that breaks the norms. Though many marketing experts will advise replicating the success tactics of others, I want to share how identifying and committing to the best strategy will set you apart. My mentoring strategy is the result of experimentation, feedback, and refinement.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In a collective collaboration with VC organizations like Kleiner Perkins, Salesforce Ventures and Initialized Capital and the founder organizations, TC Include provides educational resources and mentorship over the course of the year to help program participants develop and succeed. The pitch you improve could be your own.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Through our work with affiliates that include IASourceLink , SourceLink Nebraska , NetWork Kansas , MOSourceLink , Launch Network and more, we’ve learned first-hand the struggles rural business owners in America experience and how building a network of entrepreneurial support can solve for those challenges. Pam Bishop, SMIF.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

By: Nick Zasowski, Director at Global Startup Studio Network Startup studios are gaining steam across the angel investing landscape. As the Global Startup Studio Network (GSSN) researched last year, the early signs of studio data are just the beginning for the growing expectations. The second key difference is the amount of equity.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Among these, the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation stands out with its Pangyo Startup Zone, designed to back startups through investment, networking, and dedicated spaces. Situated at Pangyo Startup Campus, these startups not only get an entrepreneurial space but also receive targeted business growth strategies.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Garrett built Twitter’s communications team and helped the company develop a marketing, public affair and government relations strategy. He also advised the Obama White House on digital strategy and communications, Slack, and created two other communications consultancies. Over 200 people are in the community to date.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 21, 2022

14 climate tech investors share their H1 2022 strategies. The six startups making the cut for Subak’s 2022 program will each receive up to £110,000 (~$145,000) of unrestricted grant funding, along with mentorship and support to scale their impact. government minister and a former MD of Microsoft for Startups U.K.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

Murphy’s strategy overall for the economy is to build a stronger and fairer New Jersey and a stronger and fairer economy,” Sullivan said, adding that the state is also focused on “reclaiming New Jersey’s heritage of leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship.”. I think two of the centerpieces of Gov.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

Simultaneously, diversity and inclusion strategies have become more widespread; 43% of firms have implemented a diversity strategy (against 32% in 2018 and 24% in 2016), while 41% have an inclusion strategy (versus 31% in 2018 and 17% in 2016). On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Over the past year, VCs have been quick to commit to diversity, with 40% of firms putting D&I strategies in place. When investors spend time at an accelerator, they listen to brainstorming sessions, pitches and mentorship advice that includes a broad range of perspectives and opinions. Accelerators are hubs for diversity.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2019

Finance and accounting was the most common area of concern (39%), followed by IT and technology (31%), digital marketing (20%), and business planning and strategy (25%). And that doesn’t have to start and end with your favourite true-crime series.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Working for a big firm provides financial stability, mentorship , exciting cases, and the potential for upward mobility. . Create a client acquisition strategy. It takes more than a name and social network to attract new business. Nurture your network. Start networking as soon as possible. Do the math.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp At Impact Hub, our commitment to circularity as a path to a more sustainable future has led us to engage with inspiring innovators and entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. She changed her strategy from soliciting support from big, well-known donor organizations to cultivating and developing potential partners that were open to identifying a common interest to create a win-win partnership.

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Impact Hub

MAY 13, 2021

They also gained invaluable mentorship from field experts that helped ensure they would be able to offer this much-needed service while remaining successful in the long term. . Yakubu and Raymond claim that the New Economy Booster program was pivotal in granting them access to learning resources and networking opportunities.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 23, 2024

The main lesson was conceptualizing a massive idea into an actionable business strategy. Extensive research was involved in understanding the problem, target audience, and go-to-market strategy. How have the connections, mentors, or networking opportunities from Entrepreneur’s Cup impacted your entrepreneurial journey?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 22, 2023

No strategy → no focus → no improvements → no differentiators → no happiness in what I do → back to employee mode. Without a strategy, one might temporarily enjoy the comfort of a well-established business with a waiting pipeline of potential clients, coasting on inertia. My 2023 strategy: Mentoring triangle of strength.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I get paid to network – I love meeting people. I get to network with angels, VCs, entrepreneurs, lawyers, etc. I worked nearly a decade as a consultant – first building large scale IT systems and then doing strategy consulting. So I spend much time with them and trying to help. But there’s a big difference.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. They can identify pitfalls, recommend marketing and sales channels, and give feedback on strategy and tactics. This kind of closed network is great for forming close bonds.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Since taking the helm, Hendrix Buckner got the Miami chapter going in late January, “relaunched its VC Cohorts program for partner and principal level investors, expanded the VC Champions mentorship program and launched our first national Black and Latinx Media Mastery program,” All Raise said in the blog post.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2017

5 Best Practices of a Robust Mentorship Program: Jessica Moseley, CEO of TCS Interpreting, is an EO Washington, DC, member. Her agency benefits from a well-developed internship and mentorship program that allows students and new interpreters to hone their skills in providing world-class language access to the deaf community.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. The next important group to spot the weakness in Techstars’ strategy was the investment community.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2021

Most recently, Medium lost half its staff in July after a strategy shift and an internally criticized culture memo. YC, with its extensive network — perhaps even because of it — may increasingly find it isn’t immune to the trend. Medium sees more employee exits after CEO publishes ‘culture memo’.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Find the networking arenas that align with your industry and entrepreneurial passion.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Beyond our efforts internally at Point7, we are in a unique position to help shape the broader cannabis industry by working with our clients to develop their business strategies. Greater investment in women-owned businesses will also result in more women in business, and therefore stronger, more powerful social and professional networks.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JANUARY 28, 2019

Both are viable strategies, but hiring a strong management team at every level provides some key benefits. Managers help this by bringing their own network](), spending 30-50 percent of their time interviewing and recruiting, and will on board these new hires successfully. Your startup is growing quickly. Where do you start?

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