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Latino/a entrepreneurs continue to be a force for economic development in the United States: They own 4.7 million businesses that generate more than $800 billion annually. But they are not monolithic. To better understand the…

Kinara Capital, a fintech company, has announced a new Rs 500 crore fund and expanded benefits to mark the 5th year anniversary of its HerVikas program for women entrepreneurs.The new benefits aim to encourage more women-owned MSME…

In response to the challenges posed by the global pandemic, a collaborative effort supported by the Mastercard Foundation has led to the development and implementation of the IIA-Kenya MSME Resilience Programme, aimed at empowering…

In response to the challenges posed by the global pandemic, a collaborative effort supported by the Mastercard Foundation has led to the development and implementation of the IIA-Kenya MSME Resilience Programme, aimed at empowering…

1. IntroductionThe process of empowerment involves granting individuals, particularly women, the autonomy to manage their lives and make decisions impacting their well-being. Women’s empowerment encompasses multifaceted…

1. IntroductionThis article analyzes the motivation behind pro-circular behavior being a major concern due to climate change—this concern is shared by many Western countries. Note that countries with consistently sustained growth face…

New York, NY, Feb. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global education nonprofit that ignites the entrepreneurial mindset in the next generation of diverse leaders, announces the winners of…

As we enter 2024 in eager anticipation of what the new year has in store, the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) revisits some of the many successes of this past year. One particular event, the first-ever Indo-Pacific Women in…

The Li Ka Shing Foundation has provided a significant gift to Stanford University for a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at supporting resilience and well-being among aspiring entrepreneurs. The goal of the Stanford Initiative for…

What could you do with an extra hour every day? For most entrepreneurs, finding ways to increase productivity can be game changing for their businesses. In honor of Microsoft’s National Entrepreneurship Week from February 20 through 24,…

On Friday, the White House Office of Public Engagement hosted a Celebration of Black Men, an event highlighting the achievements of Black male leaders and entrepreneurs across the fields of professional sports, arts and…

Roughly a year ago, a block on Northwest 12th Avenue in Little Havana gained a new tenant. In addition to a barbershop, a nail salon, and a Nicaraguan restaurant it also has Clínicas y Farmacias Dr. Goodprice, a clinic and pharmacy…

This week in honor of Microsoft’s National Entrepreneurship Week, we’re looking at tips and suggestions every entrepreneur or aspiring entrepreneur, needs to keep in mind. Today, our focus turns to the importance of down time. Every…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The brains of people with ADHD function in ways that can benefit them as entrepreneurs, according to…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development, held a hearing titled “Pathways to Success: Supporting…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development is holding a hearing titled “Pathways to Success: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Employees with…

1. IntroductionRegional development is conducive to promoting economic development, and the relevant literature on regional development shows that regional talent allocation has a positive impact on high-quality economic development .…

Basic Business Tools New Entrepreneurs Need to Succeed Now that the new year has arrived, many eager new entrepreneurs are ready to hit the ground running with their start-ups and hopefully experience a year less…

Written by Carina Rudolph-Math, a VSFS Intern with the U.S. Department of State It is through valuable partnerships that the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) is able to support women entrepreneurs around the globe and give them…

As part of the Investing in America agenda, Grantmakers selected to reduce barriers to federal funds and issue thousands of environmental justice grants over the next three years…

When people hear about challenge competitions, they most often ask about the results. What worked and why did it work? Two great examples are featured on the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy site, which include…

In a rapidly evolving world where the sustainability of our food systems is more critical than ever, the 2023 World Agrifood Innovation Conference (WAFI) was an important milestone in driving public-private collaboration for global food…

Alex Menn is a partner at Begin Capital, a $62M London-based venture capital fund backing founders from low maturity markets. Alex has 12+ years of experience in private equities. As you might…

  29/03/2022 -A new OECD report, “Financing SMEs and Entrepreneurs 2022: An OECD Scoreboard” shows that outstanding SME loans increased significantly during the first year of the pandemic. The median stock of SME…

April 12, 2022          Mississauga, Ontario Through Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More Affordable, the Government of Canada will make targeted and responsible investments to create good jobs, grow the…

April 18, 2022 – Scarborough, ON – Members of the media are invited to join the Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, for an important announcement highlighting Budget 2022’s investments to make…

There is a sweet dream for a group of young African entrepreneurs from Togo. These young They entrepreneurswant to create their own chocolate using local, organic 's Malini Wilkes CCTV America LIVE on your computer, tablet or to CCTV…

The speakers for this panel were selected by S2G remarks by Victor E. Friedberg, co-founder and managing director, S2G VenturesEthan Brown, president and chief executive officer, Beyond MeatElliott Grant, chief executive officer, ShopWell…

They are green and local --- Its a new generation of Kenyan entrepreneurs in Africa with big dreams of sustainable energy and the drive to see their innovative technologies in homes, farms, schools and industries throughout the continent.…

Bill Farris, VP of Commercialization with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory or NREL, gives his keynote talk at Tech Enterprise 2010 in Hawaii about how NREL provides tools for entrepreneurs to develop successful businesses.

Find more Earth Focus content at Jain, World Innovation Institute Founder, talks to Earth Focus about the role of entrepreneurs in meeting the world's major social and environmental challenges.

Building a strong and engaged board of advisors is key to ensuring a social enterprise's success, says Ryan Little of the BMW Foundation. He talks about the important strategic role qualified advisors can play in asking the hard questions…

Entrepreneurs Award 2013 for AfricaSocial Entrepreneurs implement innovative solutions to social and environmental problems with financially sustainable models. The Schwab Foundation announces the 2013 Africa Social Entrepreneurs of the…

Malcolm Glover with MTV's Street Team '08 meets with Nancy Mancilla and Alexandru Georgescu, the co-founders of ISOS Group. ISOS is a global organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability. The two young entrepreneurs met…

International Youth Day. SHUBHENDU SHARMA DIRECTOR OF is an end-to-end service provider for creating a natural, wild, maintenance free, native forests. At Afforestt, a highly qualified and self-motivated team of professionals, ranging from…

Jason Aramburu is the founder and CEO of Edyn, which produces a smart sensor system for agriculture and gardening that wirelessly tracks soil moisture and fertility. The technology allows a farmer or gardener to monitor plants and crops on…

What innovative approaches will ensure sustained economic growth and societal progress in the region?Dimensions to be addressed:- Understanding global trends- Designing inclusive policies- Guaranteeing long-term stability Ollanta Moises…

Safia Minney is a pioneering Fair Trade fashion entrepreneur. The daughter of a Mauritian father and Swiss mother, with a background in marketing and publishing, she moved to Japan in the eighties and set up the environmental NGO, Global…

The UF Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership and Sustainability: Gainesville Summer Service Project (YELS: GSSP) is a five-week program that gives local high school students the opportunity to get involved in the Gainesville community.…

Babson College Professor Mary Godwyn discusses research findings from her new book, Minority Women Entrepreneurs: How Outsider Status Can Lead to Better Business Practices, co-authored with Babson College Professor Donna Stoddard. The…

Aged 24, Sarah Toumi has been involved in the associative life since she was a young girl. Indignation pushed her to act since her childhood, when she saw the effects of the embargo in Iraq during family travels there, or she witnessed how…

The idea of using profit-seeking investment to generate social and environmental good is moving from a periphery of activist investors to the core of mainstream financial institutions. This emerging class of investors reaches far beyond the…

Last week, members of the UN Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council traveled to Uganda to experience first-hand the life-saving work of UNHCR at Nakivale refugee settlement, visit UNICEF's groundbreaking innovation lab, and meet with…

Women In Bio officers and members are inerviewed at the BIO International Convention 2009. This video shows WIB Entrepreneurs and a Speed Networking our website to learn more: us in social media:+

The United Nations Foundation's Global Entrepreneurs Council share insights and reflections on how entrepreneurship can solve global challenges.

Members of the United Nations Foundation Global Entrepreneurs Council discuss who they are and how they approach their work. Check out the Global Entrepreneurs Council 2013 playlist featuring all the Global Entrepreneurs Council members:

Members of the United Nations Foundation Global Entrepreneurs Council discuss who they are and how they approach their work. Check out the Global Entrepreneurs Council 2013 playlist featuring all the Global Entrepreneurs Council members: