Russia Launches New GEW Board
Posted by Jonathan Ortmans @jortmans
Oct 17, 2012
Recently I accepted an invitation from the Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) - which has led GEW in Russia alongside Junior Achievement for 5 years – to travel to Moscow for the first meeting of the new GEW Russia Board.
Startup Open Recognizes 50 Promising New Startups
Posted by Mark Marich (GEW global)
Oct 17, 2012
In the search to find some of the best and brightest new startups around the world, Global Entrepreneurship Week recently announced the “GEW 50” —a list of the 50 most innovative new companies competing in the Startup Open, a competition that recognizes startups...
Another Strong Lineup for GEW/UK
Posted by Mark Marich @markmarich
Oct 06, 2012
GEW/UK has seen many more events registered in the last few weeks–-from businesses large and small, councils, schools, colleges and universities, community and campaigning organisations and networking groups. Below are just a few of the many highlights:
GEW Passes 125 Countries
Posted by Mark Marich @markmarich
Oct 03, 2012
More than 125 countries are officially participating in Global Entrepreneurship Week this November. The number continues the steady growth of the campaign since it launched in 2008 with 77 countries. Hosts in five new countries have recently joined the movement...
Importing Entrepreneurs in November
Posted by Jonathan Ortmans @jortmans
Oct 02, 2012
Many nations that participate in Global Entrepreneurship Week enjoy being a part of this movement to gain exposure to entrepreneurs and programs outside their country. GEW itself offers an opportunity to test one strategy for fueling a more robust startup...
A Look Ahead to GEW 2012 in Canada
Posted by Brenden Chaney @brendenchaney
Sep 27, 2012
Since 2009, the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) has been honored to be the official host of GEW/Canada and has worked diligently to build the movement year over year, with hundreds of partners making it all possible.
Global Update: Start Something That Matters
Posted by Mark Marich (GEW global)
Sep 27, 2012
No brand-name entrepreneur has been as consistently involved in Global Entrepreneurship Week more than Blake Mycoskie, the founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes.
GEW Begins in Belgium
Posted by Jonathan Ortmans @jortmans
Sep 26, 2012
Belgium has a very diverse economy with dozens of influences coming together at its prime location in the heart of the European Union. It is the home to several major European universities, has a diverse market structure that keeps it competitive, and enjoys...
Virtual Dialogue with Global Entrepreneurs
Posted by Mark Marich (GEW global)
Sep 24, 2012
Nearly 700 entrepreneurs and others from 78 countries tuned in for an interactive webinar last week to learn more about Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Building Entrepreneurial Skills in Transitional & Developing Economies
Posted by Mark Marich (GEW global)
Sep 20, 2012
Everyone wants to follow ‘best practices’—why reinvent the wheel when someone else already has? And that seemingly goes double for policymakers looking to inject a bit of dynamism into sluggish economies around the world. But how can you be sure a ‘best...
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