For one week, millions of young people around the world will join a growing movement of entrepreneurial people, to generate new ideas and to seek better ways of doing things. Countries across six continents are coming together to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, an initiative to inspire young people to embrace innovation, imagination and creativity. To think big. To turn their ideas into reality. To make their mark.
An Agile NDP - Agile in Government (Time to talk, Time to act).5.2. SUGSA 04 NovIQ Business - agility@IQ
Agile has been around for many years in the private enterprise primarily in IT (Software). However, is there an opportunity to use Agile principles, specifically, Radical Management Principles from Steve Denning to government initiatives. In this context, could it be applied to the National Development Plan that is a set of great visionary outcomes for South Africa in 2030.
An Agile NDP - Agile in Government (Time to talk, Time to act).5.2. SUGSA 04 NovIQ Business - agility@IQ
Agile has been around for many years in the private enterprise primarily in IT (Software). However, is there an opportunity to use Agile principles, specifically, Radical Management Principles from Steve Denning to government initiatives. In this context, could it be applied to the National Development Plan that is a set of great visionary outcomes for South Africa in 2030.
GEC 2017: Steven Rodriguez (Startup Competitions)Mark Marich
Steven Rodriguez, startup community manager of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, on Startup Competitions.
Presentation delivered at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2017).
Buke Cuhadar, vice president of international operations, for the Global Entrepreneurship Network, on How To Build + Sustain a Strong Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign.
Presentation delivered at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2017).
GPEDC HLM2 Nairobi - Business Forum slideshowJulia Gilbert
Key slides and speakers from the Business Forum at the 2nd High Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation - Nairobi, November 2016
With expertise in foreign direct investment, Harvey Goldstein currently serves as the chairman of Harvest International in Indonesia and as a director of Business-Link Consultancy PTE LTD in Singapore. Harvey Goldstein also maintains membership with the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a global network of business leaders and chief executives.
Jonathan Ortmans, president of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, presents an overview of GEN at the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Medellin, Colombia.
GEC 2017: Steven Rodriguez (Startup Competitions)Mark Marich
Steven Rodriguez, startup community manager of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, on Startup Competitions.
Presentation delivered at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2017).
Buke Cuhadar, vice president of international operations, for the Global Entrepreneurship Network, on How To Build + Sustain a Strong Global Entrepreneurship Week Campaign.
Presentation delivered at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2017).
GPEDC HLM2 Nairobi - Business Forum slideshowJulia Gilbert
Key slides and speakers from the Business Forum at the 2nd High Level Meeting of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation - Nairobi, November 2016
With expertise in foreign direct investment, Harvey Goldstein currently serves as the chairman of Harvest International in Indonesia and as a director of Business-Link Consultancy PTE LTD in Singapore. Harvey Goldstein also maintains membership with the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), a global network of business leaders and chief executives.
Jonathan Ortmans, president of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, presents an overview of GEN at the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Medellin, Colombia.
Claire Munck, co-chair of the Global Business Angels Network, on the latest updates from GBAN.
Presentation delivered at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Johannesburg, South Africa (March 2017).
Jonathan Ortmans, president of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, provides an overview of GEN during the 2016 Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Medellin, Colombia.
Culture Eats Fintech for Breakfast - MEL Scott Bales
What an awesome session with Melbourne's Banking sector, as we tackled the most challenging part of #innoation and #digitaltransformation.... CULTURE
Amazing to collaborate with some powers of industry in Victor Perton and Mark Danaro
8. ------------------------------------------ French President Nicolas Sarkozy Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva Serial Entrepreneur Richard Branson Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger Serial Entrepreneur Russell Simmons British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Entrepreneur Michael Dell Singapore President S.R. Nathan Dozens of global leaders & celebrities
9. Global Innovation Tournament A fast-paced competition that pits students around the world against one another with the goal of promoting innovation by challenging participants to develop solutions for a common, global problem in eight days. Global Clean Tech Open IDEAS Competition A world-class business plan competition seeking the best early-stage clean technology ideas and helps turn them into successful companies—and foster a healthy natural environment. Speednetwork the Globe Light-touch gathering that bring aspiring and established entrepreneurs together to unleash energy, share ideas and make connections–fast. Mentoring Madness Hosted by the New York Stock Exchange, this live webcast is part of a program to encourage the development of mentorships. Official Activities: 2009
10. How to Get Involved Host. Is your organization willing to be the primary catalyst behind Global Entrepreneurship Week in your country? While there are Hosts for 78 countries already, many more are needed. Partner. To become a Partner, all your organization needs to do is pledge to host at least one event or activity during the Week—there is no limit to what you can do. All activities are welcome, as long as they foster an entrepreneurial spirit in young people. Speaker / Mentor. If you have personal experiences and insights into what it takes to be an entrepreneur, volunteer to share them with the next generation at an event or activity near you. Participate. More than 25,000 events and activities will take place during the Week, visit the website and find an event or activity happening near you.