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🌎 Today is World Entrepreneurs' Day - A chance to shine a light on these visionaries, their remarkable contributions and emphasise how important entrepreneurship is to us all. Entrepreneurs create jobs, catalyse economic revitalisation, fuel growth and prosperity, inspire innovation and embrace challenge and change to reinvent the future and unite the global community. They think big and act boldly! 📽 Hear how some our entrepreneurial community are making an impact to our every day. #ArtofEntrepreneurship #EOYUK #BetterWorkingWorld #WorldEntrepreneurDay

Entrepreneurs are the heartbeat of innovation, driving change and creating value in every corner of the globe. Global Entrepreneurship Network is committed to celebrating these visionaries while fostering a more inclusive and diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem. As we build up to Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) from November 18-2, GEN continues shaping the future by supporting entrepreneurs from every continent, regardless of background or circumstance. 🌍 📊 Dive into the 2024 Impact Report to see how GEN is dismantling barriers, promoting inclusivity, and uniting entrepreneurs to build a more innovative future. Stay informed and get involved as we build up to GEW and continue to uplift entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/digbXtm4 #MotseCollectiveImpact #GlobalEntrepreneurshipNetwork #GENSouthAfrica #CollectiveImpact #SmallBusinessDevelopment #EcosystemBuilding #EcosystemBuilders

Here are some of my learnings from our panel on: Boosting social impact through strategic partnership investments ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #Strategicpartnerships that bring diverse organisations together to form #blendedfinance models & knowledge transfer for social businesses are an opportunity to make the case for underfunded sectors like WASH and waste Michael Mapstone asserting us to rethink, which ones are the real vs. perceived risks? And weighing that against the opportunity to learn and experiment Owais Shafiq setting the expectation that although it’s fully possible for organisations to come into a partnership with different objectives, the challenge will be measuring for progress on those different points Åsa Skogström Feldt’s practical advice on partners creating a shared #theoryofchange at the beginning of the partnership, and regularly revisiting it yearly Kajetan Hetzer ‘s reminder that one way to navigate complex partnerships is to keep focused on the objective of giving the champions (the #socialentrepreneurs) a real chance Baker Bozeyeh shining a light on the common problem for social entrepreneurs in underfunded sectors, which is the need for ticket sizes in the “missing middle” of 100-500k Thank you as well to Nicole Van De Hoeve CFP Jan Cherim Willem Sodderland for actively shaping the discussion with us! I learned a lot at #BusinessofImpact and hope we can continue pushing the conversation Impact Europe ! 🙏🏼

One of the distinctive elements of The Abundance Summit hosted by Boston New Technology (BNT), Arielle for Africa LTD, and Prepare 4 VC will be our lightning talks, with the first one starring one of the greatest entrepreneurs I've ever worked with --- Alisha Overton, Founder and CEO of The AO Planner Company. Alisha's is a tale of two cities -- Chicago and Boston, and in the case of the latter it's a classic story of a mutual embrace. Alisha's grit, cleverness, and drive are all valuable traits to learn from. Come to The Abundance Summit and learn about what she's come up with, how she got to where she's at and what you can do to venture forward. Link to register in the comments! #womenwholead #femalefounders #championfounders #TheStartupOasisJournal

4 Actionable Tips to Support BIPOC Entrepreneurs in Your Corporation Corporations have a powerful role to play in fostering a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here are 4 steps you can take to make a real difference: Diversify Your Supplier Network: Seek out and partner with BIPOC-owned businesses certified by organizations like the NMSDC. This strengthens your supply chain and injects diverse perspectives. 🌍 Invest in Mentorship Programs: Connect your experienced leaders with BIPOC founders. This invaluable guidance can propel their businesses forward and foster long-term relationships. 🤝 Review Funding Practices: Audit your investment and grant programs to ensure fair and inclusive application processes. Consider setting aside a specific percentage of funding for BIPOC-owned ventures. 💼 Advocate for Policy Change: Support policies that promote equitable access to capital for BIPOC entrepreneurs. Lobbying efforts can create a more supportive environment for all founders. 🏛️ Let's move beyond awareness and take action! Together, we can create a thriving landscape where BIPOC entrepreneurs flourish. #DEI #SocialImpact #BIPOCFounders #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #CorporateAction

Some wise words from #ImpactCity's program manager Coos Santing on how to strengthen an impact ecosystem at a city-wide level. 📽️ His recipe for succes? 1️⃣ Work with the impact entrepreneurs in your city, really take the time to talk to them and solve global and local challenges together. 2️⃣ The next thing you need: investors. There are always people willing to invest in a city. Add those to the equation and you will create tremendous progress. 3️⃣ And finally: start measuring!   That's the start of your impact ecosystem. 🚀 #doinggoodanddoingbusiness Impact Europe - Unknown Group - Gemeente Den Haag - Saskia Bruines - Sandra van de Waart - Pioneers Post

"Success isn't just about the idea; it's about believing in your ability to bring it to life." From Day 1, Circular has been more than just a concept - it’s been a movement. A movement to empower South African entrepreneurs, especially those who have been overlooked in the digital space where others have stopped adding value outside becoming social media 'guru's. We’re here to change that, making digital success accessible without breaking the bank. A special digital high five to Monique Sacks, who has believed in Circular from the very start. As a Co-Founder, your unwavering support and belief in what we do have been a driving force behind our mission to fundamentally change the landscape for South African entrepreneurs. Together, we’re not just talking about change; we’re making it happen. Here’s to enabling everyone to achieve digital success and driving the economy forward, one entrepreneur at a time. 🙌

Without a doubt, the cooperative model fits in perfectly with all of these initiatives because it is fundamental to the DNA of every cooperative to promote subsidiarity, democratic control, ethical business, community empowerment, equity, and, most importantly, it is human-centered rather than profit-oriented.

Let’s celebrate Indigenous communities and the richness of their knowledge this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples! 🎉 We partnered with the FSC Indigenous Foundation to co-create a unique toolkit for enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in entrepreneurship for Indigenous entrepreneurs. These pages contain more than a collection of tools; it’s a starting point for aligning business support with the deep-rooted values and needs of Indigenous communities. Together, we can reshape entrepreneurship for inclusivity! Download the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/g7XtH4HK #IndigenousBusiness #ImpactEntrepreneurship #FSC #ImpactHub #WorldIndigenousPeoplesDay

How do we deal with Uncomfortable Conversations in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem? Welcome to the workshop on "Connecting Sustainability with Inner Development Goals". Together with Copenhagen School of Entrepreneurship Sustainability Day on April 16th, we'll explore how personal growth is key to creating sustainable change. We'll introduce the IDG framework, a guide to integrating personal development with sustainable practices. Let's discover together how our inner development can lead to external transformation and create a brighter future for ourselves and our planet. Let's get started! #innerdevelopmentgoals #IDG #sustainablechange #personalgrowth #CopenhagenSchoolofEntrepreneurship #CSE #SustainabilityDay Artwork ©annataws