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🌟 Bridging Gaps Mentorship 🌟 #DidYouKnow that microloan recipients have a significantly higher success rate when they receive mentorship? Studies show that businesses mentored through their early stages have a remarkable 20% increase in profits compared to those without mentorship (Brooks et al. 2017). At Bridging Gaps, we understand the profound impact of mentorship, especially when it comes from local entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the challenges within the same community. Anthony Banja, one of our long-term Bridging Gaps entrepreneurs pays it forward by mentoring budding entrepreneurs like Liliana Keji, one of our newest members. As our entrepreneurs succeed and their businesses flourish, they don't just stop at personal achievements. They become mentors themselves, nurturing the next generation of changemakers and innovators within our community. Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/dQMcDV5W 🚀💼 #BridgingGaps #CommunityMentorship #Empowerment #EntrepreneurshipSuccess #Mentorship

✨ Yesterday, we had the privilege of hosting Darcy Tuer, Co-Founder of ZayZoon, for an engaging session of ScaleUP Stories here at Mount Royal University's Bissett School of Business. 📈 Darcy shared ZayZoon's incredible journey and the pivotal moments that have shaped their path to success in the blue ocean space of earned wage access. Darcy & Tate's story of resilience, innovation, and strategic decision-making offered a powerful learning experience for our students. 🌐 In this live case study, our students took on ZayZoon’s real-world scaling challenge, exploring strategies for expanding their reach and tackling the complexities of building partnerships. Seeing these future leaders dive into strategic discussions with such enthusiasm and insight was truly inspiring. 🙏 Thank you, Darcy, for your openness and willingness to contribute to the next generation of entrepreneurs. ScaleUP Stories continues to bridge the gap between theory and practice, strengthening our entrepreneurial ecosystem one story at a time. The content is being recorded and may feature as part of a new Edward Elgar Publishing casebook on high-growth entrepreneurship, co-authored with Oleksiy. 🙏 Thank you to Kelly Williams-Whitt, Adam H. Cave, Leah Hamilton, Ray DePaul, Amir Bahman Radnejad, Peter Fenwick, for your support with this initiative! 🙌 Here’s to fostering a community where knowledge, inspiration, and growth come together! 🚀 #ScaleUPStories #ZayZoon #FinancialWellness #Innovation #Leadership #MountRoyalUniversity #GrowthCompass #ScaleUP

About today.... From Campus to Office: Nurturing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurial Leaders. Highlighting the role of universities in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset and providing resources to support student-led ventures. #universityentrepreneurship #studentinnovation

Let's Make a Difference Together! Join Us in Empowering Change! At The Full Circle, it’s our mission to alleviate poverty through our transformative entrepreneurial education programs! We empower Christ-following entrepreneurs to create successful businesses and thriving communities…uplifting them to see their dreams come to life. **Entrepreneurial Education**: Our innovative programs go beyond traditional education to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, resources, and support they need to succeed. From business fundamentals to leadership development, we provide a proven comprehensive learning experience tailored to the local needs of our participants. **Making an Impact**: But our work doesn't stop there. By empowering individuals to build sustainable businesses, we're not just creating economic opportunities—we're transforming lives and communities for generations. We believe in providing opportunities for self-sufficiency rather than handouts. By sharing our time, talents, and treasures, we can all play a part in completing 'The Full Circle' of empowerment and opportunity. To learn more about us, our mission and ways you can get involved connect with us (connect@thefullcircle.org) or visit our website. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we're building a brighter future for all. #TheFullCircle #Entrepreneurship #AlleviatingPoverty #Empowerment #EducationForAll

The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) is our initiative to nurture aspiring entrepreneurs from underserved communities and kickstart their micro-enterprises!. What's the EDP all about? The Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) is not just about starting businesses; it's about cultivating leadership, knowledge, and social capital. It's about providing alternative livelihoods and combating unemployment head-on. With a mix of mentorship, training, and resources, we arm our programme graduates with everything they need to thrive in the entrepreneurial world.. Why it matters: In today's rapidly changing landscape, traditional avenues of employment may not always be accessible. Through the EDP, we're creating opportunities for those who need it the most, fostering sustainable development within communities. Together, let's build a brighter, more inclusive future! Learn more about the Programme here: https://lnkd.in/dMn7iN3u #LifeSkills #YouthEmpowerment #MagicBus

How transformational and life-changing is the #CEOprogram? Pictured are EIGHT #CEOalumni who travelled on their own time and dime to #Vienna #Illinois to support the launch of the #JohnsonCountyCEO Program. Four of the alums were from Union County CEO, the next county over, while the other four traveled an hour from Jefferson County CEO. They came to share their #CEO experiences with a crowd of #JohnsonCounty #BusinessLeaders and #CommunityLeaders including why those leaders need to support a CEO program for their high school students. They expressed how impactful CEO was on them along with how they use what they learned in CEO every day. CEO uses #Entrepreneurship as the vehicle to teach #CareerReadiness, #EssentialEmployabilitySkills, #EntrepreneurialMindset, #BusinessSkills, #PeopleSkills, and #LifeSuccessPrinciples. AND, as the audience experienced that night, CEO creates citizens who are invested in their communities and beyond. Message me to learn more about CEO and what it would take to bring this #GameChanging Program to your community. #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #CommunityDevelopment #EntrepreneurialEcosystem Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship Deborah R. Barnett, Ph.D. Byram Fager Nealy Hamson Matthew Carnaghi Tom Harness Ben Craft Tricia Overturf

🌍 | Entrepreneurial skills like creativity, problem-solving, and community leadership are key to driving social innovation, cohesion, and job creation. Entrepreneurial thinking empowers people from all walks of life to have agency in their daily lives, fosters multi-stakeholder engagement and partnerships, and teaches people to think outside the box to solve problems and reduce red tape. This was one of the key outcomes of our session on Entrepreneurial Skills Driving Innovation and Inclusion held during the European Week of Regions and Cities. Partners SHINE 2Europe, Friends of Europe, Eurochambres, AFEdemy, age-friendly environments academy and i2CAT along with participants brainstormed ways to incorporate entrepreneurial thinking to tackle some of the key problems society faces today from how to build a more sustainable, inclusive and just future to what is needed for societal actors to work together. Read the full publication for more key outcomes⤵ #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #EntrepreneurialThinking #SuperDiverseCities #EuropeanAgendaForInclusiveEntrepreneurship

Underrepresented entrepreneurs are a driving force of innovation and economic growth. However, they often face hurdles like limited access to funding, mentorship, and networks. Today, we're showcasing some incredible initiatives making a real difference: Funders for Change: This organization connects underrepresented entrepreneurs with mission-aligned investors, providing crucial capital to fuel their businesses. Their innovative platform streamlines the funding process and fosters long-term partnerships. 💼 What can corporations do to get involved? Become a Funding Partner: Invest in organizations like Funders for Change that are making a direct impact on closing the funding gap. Develop Mentorship Programs: Connect your experienced leaders with BIPOC entrepreneurs to provide guidance and support. Review Procurement Practices: Actively seek out and partner with diverse suppliers to strengthen your supply chain. 🤝 Let's move beyond conversation and take action. Together, we can create a more equitable landscape for entrepreneurs of color. 🌍 Funders for Change:https://lnkd.in/eu4_rwMY #DEI #SocialImpact #BIPOCFounders #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs

When extraordinary minds come together, they amplify their impact, driving meaningful change. Our latest article delves into how collective action and strategic collaboration within the entrepreneurship ecosystem can propel innovation and foster sustainable growth. At the core of the Motse approach are five fundamental elements: 1️⃣ To have Shared Vision and Goals 2️⃣ Shared Measurement 3️⃣ Mutually Reinforcing Activities 4️⃣ Continuous Communication 5️⃣ Backbone Support Read the full article by Roshan Isaacs from Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy South Africa, “Motse Collective Impact: Uniting the Village for Entrepreneurial Success,” to discover how we can build transformative connections and a thriving culture of collaboration. 🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/da5_VnTk #MotseCollectiveImpact #MotseSA #EcosystemBuilding #EcosystemInsights #SocialInnovation #EntrepreneurshipEcosystem #CollectiveImpact

"#Entrepreneurship and building a #company (#spinout/#startup) is not a pushy, winner-takes-all, macho act. It is an empathy-led, process-driven, and knowledge-intensive discipline. Because, in the end, #people do business with people (Human algorithm)." So people (Staff, Students, Customers, Clients, Collaborators and Partners) -centred strategy drives the #growth. "It’s important to realise that #brand is much more than a logo and slogan. A brand is who our company, business and organisation is: how we function and make decisions." The #technology will take care of itself if we hire the right people, But as the leader, we are the one responsible for cultivating the right #culture and environment. Focussing on building a #business and organisation that is agile, #Innovation-led, can create a long lasting legacy, followership and delivers #impact, will be the one left standing and thrive. #Entrepreneurship, #Innovation, Responsible #Investment, #Entrepreneurial #GrowthMindset, #Commercialisation, #KnowledgeExchange, #CompanyFormation #Business4Society #ESGs, #SDGs, Positve #Impact, #EntrepreneurialCampus University of Strathclyde| #StrathclyderWay