Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

The theme for this summit is “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future,” which responds to the hemisphere’s most pressing issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, threats to democracy, the climate crisis, and a lack of equitable access to opportunities. .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The Heddleson Transformation Award Victoria Boehmer, founder of Kinzua Yarn and Fibers , for her remarkable progress in transforming her business model and advancing sustainable textiles. From sustainable textiles to AI-powered tools for English learners, these entrepreneurs are poised to make a big impact in their industries.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 1, 2022

GSEA delivers on its vision to empower student entrepreneurs to become the world’s most influential change makers by supporting student entrepreneurs who require much-needed mentorship, recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of succes s. We make sustainable feed for a cleaner world.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. And for the bonus round … to become a truly sustainable community you need: 12. A local tech winner really creates a generational technology opportunity in the way nothing else can.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Prizes include cash grants from a pool of over $100,000 along with mentorship opportunities and connections with potential investors and key influencers. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2024

These perks honor their initial contribution and incentivize ongoing support, which is essential for sustaining long-term relationships. Access to exclusive company insights or involvement in strategic meetings can make investors feel valued over the long term.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

AI presents a tremendous economic opportunity for New Jersey, poised to create good-paying jobs, catalyze new discoveries, grow our start-up community, and foster long-term economic growth, said Governor Murphy. Winners will also receive mentorship and advisory support from the Administrators network of subject matter experts.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

The growing momentum around entrepreneurship-led economic development presents opportunities to bridge gaps, reinvigorate economies and drive more equitable outcomes, not just here in the United States, but across the world. Sharing examples of how other rural communities have made progress can help motivate, inspire and inform. Rob Williams.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

The Capsule programme, a European Erasmus+ initiative, set out to tackle this gap by providing mentorship, coaching, and hands-on training to young women in Romania, Hungary, and Croatia, equipping them with the skills and confidence to build successful businesses. Regular networking and mentorship events to foster long-term relationships.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geography does not determine success—it may surface some unique challenges, but it also gives unique opportunities. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created. Starting and growing a business can prove to be a daunting endeavor within any market. Heightened vulnerability for minority entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The cohort members offer a range of disruptive technologies across industries such as Climate Tech, Green Tech, Retail, Healthcare, FinTech, SaaS, Enterprise Software, Consumer, and Travel – with many incorporating AI and sustainability into their products and services. “In

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TechCrunch

APRIL 7, 2021

Resource’s “ESO Accelerator” will train startup ecosystem leaders on how to build a more financially sustainable organization, as well as help connect them to potential funders. It also will provide milestone-based financial support tied to organizational development. On the diversity front, 2020 may prove a tipping point.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Each cohort member receives a $250,000 investment (£250,000 in Europe, Middle East and Africa aka EMEA) from Morgan Stanley with a variety of mentorship opportunities and business-growth resources. Since its founding in 2017 the Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Labs has established a track record of success.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The initiative aims to provide Singapore-based startups access to diverse funding sources and mentorship programs, nurturing innovative concepts into prosperous companies. This flexible arrangement fosters a conducive environment for both startups and investors, promoting growth and sustainability.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

The group has already invested in startups in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina, including Aleph (B2B SaaS for e-commerce), Apperto (social commerce), Choiz (healthtech), Exactly (DeFi), Elevva (e-commerce brands), Inipay (fintech), Leef (sustainability), Wibson (e-privacy) and Yerbo (wellness).

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: how to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. The private sector has already identified this opportunity. Irish Executive Mentorship Program. The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) (Southeast Asia). GlobalScot Network.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Though some businesses may never be truly sustainable, a venture firm in Seoul argues that emerging climate-tech startups will help big manufacturers do better overall. Nine of the 16 portfolio companies are participating in Sopoong’s first accelerator program, which launched in June and runs for six months.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

There are fantastic rewards to be had for those who know how to exploit the new opportunities for business funding that arise in times like these. A business incubator or accelerator is an organization that provides resources, mentorship, and connections to startups. The status quo is being challenged. Decentralized crowdfunding.

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Feedough

JANUARY 20, 2021

An entrepreneur sows a seed in the form of a startup idea , takes care of it and nurtures it with internal and external aid till the startup grows, reaps fruits, and sustains itself. Incubators: Incubators are collaborative programs designed to help a startup develop during its initial stages until it can sustain itself in the market.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We are brainstorming a new solution to a widespread challenge in many countries: How to develop a self-sustaining, independent local tech ecosystem. The private sector has already identified this opportunity. This is an enormous opportunity for Canada to further leverage its historic openness to immigrants.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. Building a rapport may lead to mentorship, strategic guidance, or an advisory role. Many, but not all, turn to investors to provide the necessary funds to grow.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

These businesses benefit from office spaces, mentorship, and IR consulting to help them expand globally. They offer office spaces, testing facilities for mobile and VR games, game development software, management consulting, recruitment, investment opportunities, and capacity building.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Qureos was founded in August last year by Alexander Epure , Mehrad Yaghmai and Usama Nini in a bid to make mentorship more accessible to individuals that are starting out in their careers, or are looking to switch jobs. Qureos says it’s creating new learning and work opportunities for millions of youth. Image Credits: Qureos.

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Impact Hub

MAY 13, 2021

Turning challenges into opportunities. The Three Cord Collective: rethinking sustainable engineering in Nigeria. The Three Cord Collective is a social impact-driven engineering solutions company with a focus on sustainable development.” — Banke Makinde, Co-founder. Three west African businesses succeeding despite challenges.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

It is also a competition that provides the opportunity for start-ups to grow and has been doing so since 2017. Subsequently, it provides an opportunity for sustainable growth of minority small businesses that are underfunded. The grant opportunities on their websites are posted by twelve different federal agencies.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

“Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations. Notley Ventures.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

Even as she continues to grow her business empire, she gives back by mentoring youth who want to take charge of their lives through her “Personal Mentorship Experience” and champions learning and personal development for the next generation to achieve financial independence, as she has. Being a mother of four (you amazing woman!)

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

is further closing the opportunity gap that exists for Black and Latinx social entrepreneurs by elevating, co-creating with and funding entrepreneurs creating change in their communities. These resources include funding, access to industry experts, mentorship, workshops, fireside chats and visibility into adidas’ networks.

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Impact Hub

JULY 14, 2021

Covering business areas from sustainable living to circular fashion, gastronomy to well-being, the program provided participants with mentorships, business skills, one-to-one clinics with GoDaddy experts, and peer networking. As the target groups differed by location, the entrepreneurs’ needs and challenges were also different.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration. HAX’s investment in Newark and New Jersey is a testament to the diverse talent pool the Garden State has to offer. Teresa Ruiz.

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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2024

adidas Community Lab: Empowering latino/a/e social entrepreneurs in Portland The 2023 adidas Community Lab, in collaboration with Impact Hub, supports Black and Latino/a/e social entrepreneurs by providing resources, funding, and mentorship. This year’s programme graduated eight participants, each receiving $75,000 in funding.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

Besides founding and leading INMI in Valencia, Spain, she is also the co-founder of ALDEA, a social organization where she develops consulting projects, training and territorial-community development through sustainability, interculturality and social innovation. . A: I like to say that I am a Brazilian and a little bit Valencian.

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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 investment into Newark-based 1Huddle, Inc.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

It also helped developers improve their skills via training and mentorship. However , after noticing that this model wasn’t sustainable, it began to make changes. Over 100,000 engineers have taken part in the company’s learning network and community, and, as of 2019, Andela had more than 1,500 engineers on its payroll.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

“The New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund is a groundbreaking tool that propels New Jersey’s economy forward by leveraging public and private dollars to invest in high-growth start-ups and entrepreneurs, providing a self-sustaining cycle of investment for innovators in need of access to capital,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

“The New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund is a groundbreaking tool that propels New Jersey’s economy forward by leveraging public and private dollars to invest in high-growth start-ups and entrepreneurs, providing a self-sustaining cycle of investment for innovators in need of access to capital,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

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