Entrepreneurial leadership

IFEL Announces Third Annual "Creating Conscious Collisions" National Road Show, Launching May 7 in NYC

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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), a national nonprofit organization that works to create greater inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, today announced the launch of its third annual Creating Conscious Collisions Road Show on May 7 in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • Capital One is a sponsor of the event and a generous funder of IFEL's investor inclusion programming.
  • Census Bureau data shows Black women-owned firms continue to grow but one of the largest missed opportunities in the U.S. economic engine for job and wealth creation.
  • "Increasing capital access and understanding the barriers to capital access are two of the biggest problems facing entrepreneurs of color today.
  • The 15-city tour kicks off in New York City in May with additional dates throughout the year:

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and G-Unity Foundation Announce Collaboration

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation announced their collaboration to support aspiring entrepreneurs at the NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala on May 1, 2024, in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation announced their collaboration to support aspiring entrepreneurs at the NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala on May 1, 2024, in New York City.
  • This partnership aims to empower young people with the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's competitive world.
  • “The G-Unity Foundation is well-aligned with NFTE in our efforts to foster inclusive and conscious capitalism by igniting the entrepreneurial mindset of youth in underserved communities,” said NFTE President & CEO Dr. J.D.
  • Jackson was honored with the NFTE Entrepreneurial Leadership Award at last night’s gala for his remarkable success in the music industry and beyond.

Senior Business Leader Joins SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .

Key Points: 
  • Dallas, TX (SMU), March 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran leader Joshua Taylor has joined SMU Cox School of Business as the Managing Director of the William S. Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership .
  • Taylor brings 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in strategy consulting, Fortune 500 and start-up organizations.
  • Dr. Spears, Founder and Chairman of Cenergistic, launched the Institute in April 2022 with the largest gift by a non-alumnus in the history of SMU.
  • The gift creating the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership was a signature moment for SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow, the University’s $1.5 billion campaign for impact.

6th Annual WOCCON Summit Challenges the Meritocracy of Capital Access

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), a national nonprofit organization that works to create greater inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, today announced its sixth annual Women of Color Connecting Summit (WOCCON) will take place virtually from March 5-7, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Dozens of Highly-Recognized Executives and Entrepreneurs to Participate Via Keynotes, Panels, and Fireside Chats
    NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership ( IFEL ), a national nonprofit organization that works to create greater inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, today announced its sixth annual Women of Color Connecting Summit (WOCCON) will take place virtually from March 5-7, 2024.
  • This invitation-only virtual convening provides an opportunity for investors, allies, executives, and policymakers to:
    "Increasing capital access and understanding the barriers to capital access are two of the biggest problems facing entrepreneurs of color today," said Jill Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of IFEL.
  • Three days of powerful sessions centered on the role of allyship and capital constraints are planned.
  • To register for the Women of Color Connecting Summit, please visit: https://www.woccon.org/summit

The Colossal Impact: 2023 Allocation of Funds Raised for Charity Through Online Competitions

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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PHOENIX , Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colossal Management, a pioneering force in changing the landscape of fundraising through online competitions, announces the allocation of over $23 million in donation funds raised in 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PHOENIX , Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Colossal Management, a pioneering force in changing the landscape of fundraising through online competitions, announces the allocation of over $23 million in donation funds raised in 2023.
  • Through various competitions, Colossal has successfully raised substantial amounts, and the funds are now being directed toward impactful initiatives.
  • All donations raised from associated votes cast during a Colossal competition go directly to DTCare, a 501(c)(3) charity, which subsequently grants the donations to a designated nonprofit at the end of the competition.
  • Colossal has successfully raised substantial amounts, and the funds are now directed toward impactful initiatives.

HEXCLAD, THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION® JOIN FORCES TO BOLSTER WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HexClad, the revolutionary hybrid cookware company and the James Beard Foundation® (JBF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to celebrate, support, and elevate the people behind America's food culture, today announced their official partnership which includes an exclusive two-year alliance to further the efforts of several essential foundation initiatives, including the James Beard Foundation's Women's Leadership Programs and the celebrated James Beard Awards®.

Key Points: 
  • The organizations were originally brought together over an acute awareness that for every 160 head chef positions in the U.S., only 10 are held by women.
  • HexClad is also honored to provide additional resources for the James Beard Foundation Women's Leadership Programs (WLP) which champions gender and racial equity in the industry by supporting women throughout the lifecycle of their careers—addressing the root causes and challenges women face in professional advancement.
  • HexClad will also fund an additional scholarship program to enable three women or non-binary candidates to attend the James Beard Foundation Financial Literacy Workshop for Women, covering registration fees, accommodations, and travel.
  • "Spotlighting and supporting women in the culinary industry is a foundational commitment for us at HexClad," said Danny Winer, CEO HexClad.

Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council Welcomes Enrique Colbert, Mike DiTullio, Susan Hunt Stevens, and Gayatri Shenai to its Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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These are compounded by continuing changes in tech-related policies occurring at the federal and state level,” said, Sara Fraim, CEO of MTLC.

Key Points: 
  • These are compounded by continuing changes in tech-related policies occurring at the federal and state level,” said, Sara Fraim, CEO of MTLC.
  • MTLC’s Board of Trustees represents the Massachusetts ecosystem, and we are beyond thrilled to welcome these four outstanding individuals.
  • I’m honored to be joining the board at such a critical time for technology, leadership and impact,” said Susan Hunt Stevens.
  • “I’m honored to join the MTLC Board of Trustees at this important time for the Massachusetts technology community and the industry more broadly,” said Mike DiTullio.

IFEL Continues Strong Growth Year with Appointment of Stephanie Fowler as President of Capital Access

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), a nonprofit organization that leverages the power of relationship capital to increase inclusion and equity within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Fowler as president, Capital Access. In this role, she will help scale efforts to help more small business owners, entrepreneurs, and founders get funded faster. This follows the recent appointment of community development veteran, Gina Nisbeth, as Chair of the IFEL Board of Directors. Nisbeth was at Citi for over 22 years.

Key Points: 
  • This follows the recent appointment of community development veteran, Gina Nisbeth, as Chair of the IFEL Board of Directors.
  • "I've witnessed IFEL create innovative pathways to accelerate capital access for founders of color, and I'm excited to join the team at this critical stage," said Fowler.
  • "IFEL is changing business as usual for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who have long lacked access to networks, knowledge and capital.
  • IFEL announced the acquisition of Pipeline Angels in July, uniting two trailblazing organizations committed to increasing capital access to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

IFEL Acquires Pipeline Angels to Spark Capital Access Innovation for Historically Excluded Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) today announced its acquisition of Pipeline Angels, an angel investing network focused on increasing investor diversity and increasing funding for women (trans and cis), nonbinary, two-spirit, agender, and gender-nonconforming founders. The acquisition unites two trailblazing organizations committed to increasing capital access to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition unites two trailblazing organizations committed to increasing capital access to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • IFEL, known for its innovative programs, is a staunch champion of economic inclusion and wealth-building through entrepreneurship for people from historically excluded communities.
  • The acquisition of Pipeline Angels combines the strengths, expertise, and resources of two transformative organizations to create a powerful force for inclusivity and innovation.
  • I am thrilled Jill and the IFEL team will steward the Pipeline Angels community into its next chapter."

IFEL to Launch Second Annual Road Show to Catalyze Support for Women of Color Entrepreneurs on June 27 - "Creating Conscious Collisions"

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) today announced "Creating Conscious Collisions," the kick-off of its second annual Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road Show. The 10-city tour, designed to unite women of color entrepreneurs with investors and allies, launches on June 27 in New York City with an event hosted at Rise, created by Barclays and Equivico, an impact investment manager that finances and empowers responsible lenders to provide fair credit to small businesses, including those owned by women and people of color.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership ( IFEL ) today announced "Creating Conscious Collisions," the kick-off of its second annual Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road Show .
  • "The rate of new businesses started by women of color grew by 43% between 2014 and 2019.
  • As a supporter of IFEL's mission, The Impact Seat Foundation will serve as the national sponsor of the WOCCON 2023 Road Show.
  • "By fostering diverse connections and empowering women of color, we can forge a path towards a truly inclusive and prosperous future."