Endeavor Heartland

The magic of Endeavor lies in its people. ✨ As we reflect on 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible milestones achieved this year—whether it was launching our newest office in Ukraine, opening our global hub in London, or welcoming 152 new high-impact entrepreneurs. These accomplishments are a testament to the dedication of our global team. Thank you to each and every one of you for going above and beyond to amplify the impact of our entrepreneurs and help transform economies worldwide. Happy Holidays, #OneEndeavor!

Our team is growing! Join Endeavor, a global organization supporting high-impact entrepreneurs, as a Manager in Kansas City within the Endeavor Heartland office. Work with founders, network members, and staff across the U.S. and globally, driving entrepreneurship in underserved markets.

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) has awarded $2 million in funding to 11 Arkansas-based accelerator programs through the Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program. The Arkansas Business and Technology Accelerator Grant Program is administered by AEDC’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development Division and is designed to create high-skill, high-wage jobs by encouraging the development of technological products and services. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ePywjZp4 Startup Junkie | Conductor | The Venture Center | Forge Institute | University of Arkansas' Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Winrock International | Plug and Play Tech Center | Endeavor Heartland | Esperanza Massana Crane | Bob Kucheravy | Laura Kingrey

Ready to scale your business to the next level? Apply for ScaleUp today! Endeavor ScaleUp Heartland is our targeted approach to supporting scale stage founders from around the Heartland region and to equip them with the tools they need to scale their business to the next level. Through ScaleUp you will: ➡️Access new markets from around the Heartland and across the US ➡️Enhance your professional network - focusing on investors, mentors, and corporate engagement ➡️Connect with a regional community of high growth & high impact peers from your industry ➡️Gain access to valuable resources and knowledge tailored to the needs of scaling technology businesses Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gkqPQj3g *Applications close at 12am CST on January 17th, 2025.

Earlier this month we sponsored and attended the Endeavor Heartland 412 Angels Summit in Bentonville, AR. Our analyst, Mansi Patel, joined an incredible gathering of investors, founders, and entrepreneurs exploring the impact of angel investing on local communities. Keynotes from Peter Kellner (Endeavor Heartland) and Kenny Tomlin (Rockfish) offered inspiring insights on scaling businesses and fostering innovation. The event also provided excellent networking opportunities, bringing together visionaries driving growth and digital transformation. Thank you, 412 Angels, for hosting this impactful summit! #CortadoVentures #AngelInvesting #StartupEcosystem #Bentonville #412AngelsSummit

As our founders, board members, supporters, and staff @ Endeavor get ready to celebrate at our Annual Gala tonight in NYC , we are excited to share a recap of the amazing Endeavor U.S. retreat that took place in Austin, TX this past September. The magic of Endeavor takes place when we convene as a Global Network. The Retreat in Austin combined thought-provoking discussions, mindfulness practices, and personal connections, leaving attendees inspired and eager for more. Check out a full recap here (https://lnkd.in/gS4KX7wy)! A very special shoutout to Eureka Labs and their team for the support as a sponsor of the U.S. Retreat and the newsletter recapping the events - Once Endeavor, Always Endeavor - Nico Ramos Endeavor Heartland, Endeavor Midwest, Endeavor Miami, Endeavor Western New York, Endeavor Colorado, Endeavor Great Lakes, Endeavor Canada, Endeavor Ireland, Endeavor Puerto Rico, Endeavor Atlanta

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Dallas’ Gig Wage Relaunches, Raises Additional $8.25M for Series A Extension. After rebuilding its platform and working feverishly to help it's customers get access to their funds in the wake of the Synapse/Evolve Bank debacle, the payments platform for the gig economy announced new funding from Discover NYSE: DFS, Motley Fool Ventures, and Chartline Capital Partners (started by Ben Dupont & Phil Stern), among others. https://lnkd.in/gvkWyRYa

Endeavor ScaleUp Heartland is our targeted approach to supporting scale stage founders from around the Heartland region and to equip them with the tools they need to scale their business to the next level. Here’s what participants can expect: 🏙️Access new markets from around the Heartland and across the US, 💪Enhance your professional network - focusing on investors, mentors, and corporate engagement, 🤝Connect with a regional community of high growth & high impact peers from your industry, & 🔨Gain access to valuable resources and knowledge tailored to the needs of scaling technology businesses. Apply now! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkqPQj3g *Applications close at 12am CST on January 17th, 2025.

We’re honored to announce that the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation has awarded us a Capacity Building Grant! This grant will allow us to take our efforts to the next level in Kansas City, empowering high-impact entrepreneurs and supporting the growth of later-stage companies. With this support, we’ll hire local staff to enhance coordination and collaboration with other entrepreneurial support organizations, creating greater access and opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive. A huge thank you to the Kauffman Foundation for recognizing the importance of fostering innovation and economic growth in our region. Together, we’re driving meaningful impact for the Heartland! View the full list of grantees: https://lnkd.in/gcxP2JNy