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Dive into this powerful episode of So Ambitious with Ana Pompa Alarcón, CEO of Founders Registry! 🎙️ From advocating for marginalized founders to navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, Ana shares her journey of resilience and empowerment in the tech industry. https://bit.ly/3vTS1xH Tune in to uncover insights on raising capital, addressing systemic issues, and fostering inclusivity. 🚀 Whether you're an entrepreneur, advocate for social justice, or ally for underrepresented communities, this episode is a must-listen. #SoAmbitiousPodcast #AnaPompaAlarcon #FoundersRegistry #Entrepreneurship #InclusiveTech #SocialJustice

“With enough creativity and enough lateral thought, there’s nothing that people with disabilities can’t participate in!” We wrapped up our final #FounderStories session of the year with an inspiring talk from Laura O’Reilly of Fighting Chance and Hireup Laura shared her story founding multiple social enterprises to support and empower individuals with disabilities, inspired by her brother’s journey with Cerebral Palsy (pictured). Some of her advice for early-stage social entrepreneurs included: - It’s really hard: “being an entrepreneur is like eating glass and starting into the abyss of death” - Elon Musk - But, do it anyway: Embrace the challenge, hold on to your “why”, and stay resilient - Think about revenue early: Prioritise ideas that have a pathway to genuine sustainability - Know your market: Prioritise user testing to ensure your idea deeply solves a critical problem A big thank you not only to Laura but to all the founders who graciously shared their stories and insights with us throughout the series! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #ThisIsUOW

Story of Entrepreneurship: Cathrine Delp Meet Cathrine Delp , a visionary entrepreneur with a purpose that goes beyond profit. From corporate achievements to an empowering Femtech startup, her journey is a testament to resilience, courage, and redefining success on her own terms. Discover her journey and the purpose behind Ekvi : a startup created to make a difference in women's health. #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurship #femtech #womenshealth #startupstory

Thank you so much for your kind support over the last week as I was not feeling well 🥰. • I think the exhaustion of building a growing media startup is a lot and I definitely needed to take it easy which I have done. • As an immigrant or minority woman founder, you have to close the gap with a lot of work because you are not operating on an equal playing field. • That has been the last 8 years for me, and now we're really ready to play and scale from years 8-10. Sometimes, it takes a decade to make it. • If you are brown and a woman like me haha 👀. • #MotivationalSpeaker #Entrepreneurship #StartupLife

We’re excited to share that the next Thrive Grant application process is now open! Each quarter, we offer a grant of $5,000 to support women and minority entrepreneurs. Because we're on a mission to defeat the funding gap for underrepresented business owners. 💪💪 Get the full details on the Cadence Cash website - link in the comments below. Want to see how we’re leveling the playing field for small business owners? Be the first to know when InsightAI and Ask Angel™ go live. Check my featured section to get on the list. #innovation #startups #entrepreneurship

"🌱 Ready to invest in the next wave of entrepreneurship? Join us at the I-HOPE Business Clinic on April 19, hosted by the I-HOPE Women's Business Center at the Opportunity Center! 💼💰 Discover promising small businesses, network with passionate entrepreneurs, and explore investment opportunities that align with your goals and values. From innovative startups to established ventures, this clinic showcases diverse businesses poised for growth and impact. Secure your spot today and be part of fostering economic empowerment and community development! 🚀 #BusinessClinic #InvestInWomen #Entrepreneurship"

A quick reminder to anyone considering starting their own venture that age actually increases your chances of entrepreneurial success, despite the commonly held - but fundamentally baseless - belief that the most successful founders are young, able-bodied, heterosexual white men. #startupfounder #earlystagestarrtups #femalefounded #australianbusiness #purposedrivenbusiness #startupaus

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚? Our sharing circle sessions might be the answer 💡 At Amela, we understand the entrepreneurship journey can be long, tiring, and lonely. That's why we created a structured safe space for founders to share and grow together. Our sharing circle sessions are a game-changer. Here's why: - 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Members love getting to know other founders intimately and sharing their challenges. This creates a sense of community and support. - 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: You get great feedback that helps you see things you might have missed. One member said, "It forced me to concretely describe a problem and see solutions I hadn't noticed before." - 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: Hearing the experiences and challenges of others is enriching. It’s inspiring to learn from women on the same journey. - 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: These sessions help outline next steps clearly. They provide a space where you feel heard and supported. Turns out, these sessions are not just about discussing work. They also touch on the emotional aspects of being an entrepreneur. This holistic approach makes a huge difference. So, if you're looking for a supportive community 💜 to help you push through tough times and stay focused on your goals, join us at Amela, the sisterhood of entrepreneurship. #Entrepreneurship #Community #Accountability

Check out Change Labs, making way for Native American Entrepreneurs to soar. Again, leave it to those most affected by systemic obstacles to forge and build a path of their own. Give Change Labs a follow to build awareness and momentum.