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

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Department of State is supporting five outstanding 2022 YLAI fellows to travel as youth delegates to the Summit of the Americas, where they will serve as a voice for the YLAI fellowship program, their communities, and youth across the region. Another large user group includes members of the general population following these issues.

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In the heart of the NC Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), where ideas take flight, a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives.

Angel Capital Association

As such, Neil provides both guidance and counsel as well as direct support to startups and entrepreneurs, knowing this combination is a more natural and dynamic approach to empowering the entrepreneurial community. Entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge, mentorship, and contacts, significantly increasing their chances of success.

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Subak, which incubates data-for-climate not-for-profits, announces six startups in 2022 cohort

TechCrunch

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. Joining Subak is really our watershed moment. We’ve seen the work Subak’s first cohort has already achieved.

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Youth mental health startup Somethings launches with a $3.2M raise led by General Catalyst

TechCrunch

Teens, often with the support of their parents, are matched through the Somethings system with mentors who have similar backgrounds and situational experiences. Rather, it offers critical basic support and a connection infrastructure that resonates with the next generation. That’s roughly 19 million young people in need of support.

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Reflections from the Womenomics 2.0 Event at the Brookings Institute

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The event was predicated on legislation passed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, promoting female participation in the Japanese economy – the policy is widely referred to as “womenomics.” I was particularly captivated by Fujiyo Ishiguro’s story and presentation.

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I Sold My Business and They Shut It Down. Here’s Why I’d Do It All Again.

Entrepreneur's Handbook

The major items were: A senior level role for me Opportunities for personal development and growth Mentorship from senior leadership A home for as many of our clients and employees as possible With this framework I was able to avoid wasting time on deals that were not going to be a fit for my needs.

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Is A Degree In Entrepreneurship Worth It?

Feedough

With no mentorship or formal studies to support my endeavor, I struggled. There are also several books and YouTube lectures to which you can refer. 10+ years back, when I started my first venture, I vividly remember – multi-tasking and working around the clock to meet the demands of running a business.