Serial Social Entrepreneur in Nigeria Integrates MicroMentor into Business Leadership Program
Since finding her mentor on the MicroMentor platform three years ago, Nigerian entrepreneur, Cynthia Mene, has founded two successful social
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What makes a company great: An interview with Ron Wallace, the former president of UPS
Our executive mentors have told us often that the principles that make large companies great ring true for companies of
An urban arts outreach program takes new and creative risks
Barbara Alexander is a woman of passion – for the arts, and for her local community. Her business, the Performing
Building the brand of local food in The Big Apple
Sometimes the help you need is just around the corner, if you know where to look for it. Such was
Why I mentor, by Gary Mastro, mentor on MicroMentor
Photo: Gary, his wife Linda, his three daughters, and eight grandchildren. There is a saying that I think is appropriate
Enterprising Single Mom Develops Business to Help Children and Parents Around the World
Surprisingly, Nanette Meneses’ journey to entrepreneurship didn’t begin with grand aspirations of business ownership. Instead, it was kickstarted by her
Points of Light: Mentors that went above and beyond in 2015
It is near impossible to adequately thank all of the mentors in the MicroMentor community. In 2015, over 1,300 mentors
How do you keep mentors engaged after a first meeting?
Note from MicroMentor: After reading enough support desk tickets from entrepreneurs expressing frustration that their first meeting with a mentor seemed strong, but
Cynthia Ndubuisi honored by Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
Cynthia Ndubuisi, a young Nigerian social entrepreneur on MicroMentor, recently came to the United States to participate in the 2015
Former UPS executive helps Nigerian entrepreneur develop businesses for the greater good
Sometimes entrepreneurs simply need another perspective to bring out a concept’s fullest potential—and at other times, that outside viewpoint can
Mentors are busy, value their time
I saw an opportunity to contribute to a really great Quora thread – “How do I find a startup mentor?“.
Strategic Marketing Plan Boosts Harp Business
Harpist Heather Keller from Washougal, WA, and marketing and strategic branding consultant Debbie Laskey from Los Angeles, CA Starting a
You Can’t Get Far Without a Strong Value Proposition
You’ve started a business (or are about to start one) as you think you have a great idea. And it
An Equation for Entrepreneurial Success
Entrepreneur Ezichi Bordner and mentor Elliot Wassarman find commonalities in math tutoring and business mentoring. It’s often said that entrepreneurs
The Business of Art
Entrepreneur Kate Berube expands her work as an illustrator of children’s books with help from mentor, business owner, and tourism
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