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14 Entrepreneurs Explain Their Biggest Accomplishment in 2016

Hearpreneur

I landed my first international travel consulting gig with Blue Marble Dreams and traveled to Haiti to open an ice cream shop. Having the means to further improve our work environment, as well as give back to our community, has been extremely rewarding and exciting for our team. Thanks to Adam Binder, Creative Click Media ! #9

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For Example! My EG Conference Experience

The Startup Magazine

I found myself rubbing shoulders with remarkable individuals, drinking at sunset in a picturesque seaside town, and conversing about the state of the world, I couldn’t have been happier that my preconceptions were proven wrong. I threw my introvert self into conversation with everyone I could, especially the speakers who struck a chord.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share What Their Favorite Part of Running a Business Is

Hearpreneur

Our technology can and is changing the world by making vehicles cleaner, providing solutions in Haiti for air conditioning, and protecting US military in combat. 11 – Creating a Community. These are more than just platitudes, this is what we work on daily. Thanks to Andrew Reeves, Luxe Translation Services. #11

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Austin’s opportunity to change America’s entrepreneurial narrative

Austin Startup

In 1991, ten-year-old Jerry and his family escaped civil war in Haiti and resettled in America as refugees. Austin’s opportunity I’m excited to come to Austin next week because I’ve seen in the community everything we need to solve the problems we have. Second, we need to innovate as much in HOW we invest as WHAT we invest in.

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“We are one of just 13 industrialized countries with a rising maternal mortality rate” – Christy Turlington Burns on Fighting for Healthy Mothers

Hunter Walker

Christy doing work in Haiti Hunter Walk: Every Mother Counts is a nonprofit focused on supporting maternal health. How has this reality impacted the type of community building you do—does it make you more careful? Our running community is inspiring and we have had almost 80,000 people run on behalf of our organization.

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From Haitian Roots to a Silicon Valley Address: How Bianca St.Louis Is Building Her Rep & a Career in Tech

Hunter Walker

My parents were immigrants from Haiti who didn’t grow up with access to computers in their homes and consistent electricity so there was only so much they could share with me about tech. I’d be surprised at how much I’ve fostered relationships and community with folks I looked up to and would read about. what would a Branch 2.0

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50+ Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

30 – About Conversations. I also thought Simon Says was a good tie-in with social media since social media is about conversations. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, I went to Haiti as part of a relief team. Of course, I made sure to check www.uspto.gov as well. Image Credit: Rebecca Simon.

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