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Some amazing statistics showcasing the significant impact of this year's EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalists in the UK. As someone who had the pleasure of interviewing some of the candidates over the last couple of years, it has been insightful to hear about the compelling individual merits, stories and achievements of the entrepreneurs. #EOYUK

While my bread and butter is advising leadership teams on corporate culture and reputation challenges, I keep a close pulse on the entrepreneurship and innovations emerging from Belgium. This is the topic of my latest column (in Dutch) in Trends Kanaal Z, the Belgian economic magazine. A record number of entrepreneurs are aspiring for success in the US, making this a thrilling era for Belgian innovation. The US - with its 25 trillion dollar GDP, 340 million residents and abundant capital - is the world's largest and most dynamic consumer market. However, the journey from aspiration to achievement involves navigating a maze of rules and regulations. This is where the vibrant and independent Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce (BelCham) steps in. Together with our government representatives, the BelCham community assists in simplifying these complexities. 20 ambitious Belgian companies participated in BelCham’s online ‘US Readiness’ program this month, eager to penetrate the American market. This meticulously crafted course aids in sharpening their expansion plans, providing expert advice tailored to promoting growth and overcoming obstacles. Having listened in on this program, I'm inspired by the courage, diversity, and world-class talent emanating from our country. The five-day immersion experience has left me feeling confident in the future of Belgian entrepreneurship on the global stage. Let's continue to support and celebrate the innovative spirit of our entrepreneurs! XEOS Levita Magic Merchery TechWolf AWEX USA Flanders Investment & Trade - USA hub.brussels Filip Vanden Bulcke #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Belgium #USMarketExpansion #EmbracingOpenness

We are part of something bigger! The Global Network of Junior Enterprises first came together in 2004, and has since become the largest entrepreneurial student network worldwide, counting over 2.100 organisations and 80.000+ members. Starting from a small number of nations, the Movement has grown to reach 5 continents and is ever expanding. Since 2014, we have also shared a common international umbrella in Junior Enterprises Global. As we approach one decade of worldwide collaboration and exchange with other national movements, we at Junior Enterprises Belgium are proud to be part of this larger journey for Junior Entrepreneurship and excited for more to come! If you personally want to participate in growing the international JE movement, then join us in embracing the global cause for Junior Enterprises. Junior Enterprises Global #WeAreGlobal #GlobalEntrepreneurs #JEGlobalLeadership #JEGlobalNetwork #EmpoweringYoungLeaders #GlobalImpact #JEGlobalUnity #JuniorEntrepreneurs

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 Clean water, sanitation, hygiene (WASH), and clean energy access are critical issues for developing countries. Bridge for Billions, a valued member of ANDE, is making a significant impact by supporting high-impact entrepreneurs tackling these challenges. Here's what makes their work stand out: 📌 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Bridge for Billions provides vital resources and support to entrepreneurs, fostering positive change in these critical sectors. 📌 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝘆: They believe in the power of working together, echoing the sentiment: "𝘣𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦." Their collaboration through ANDE's Guatemala Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (GEDI) is a prime example. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀' 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸! 🔗 Read the full member spotlight and learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGXCEkn3 #ANDE #BridgeforBillions #SocialEntrepreneurship #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability

BDO UK LLP has today released a guide to consider the challenges and solutions (!) to scaling up in the UK. It is packed with tips from fantastic scale up businesses and BDO's own experts. Do click the link in Yoni Stern's post to download, or drop me an e-mail if you'd like a copy! #scaleup #tax #finance

How do we grow Winnipeg in the right direction? Today, we hosted a very special #smallbusinessweek October Luncheon with business incentive expert and EY Canada Partner Dharmesh Gandhi to answer the question.   300 local leaders joined us at RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, where Dharmesh sat down with Chamber Board Chair and Little Brown Jug Brewing Company Founder Kevin Selch to explore the answers – from developing our outside investment, to setting up proper supports for entrepreneurs and startups, to finally smashing the stereotype that you need to move to a bigger city to find success in your industry.     Here are our key takeaways:    1. We can finally bin the idea you need to move to Toronto or Vancouver to grow your business. One of a medium-sized city like Winnipeg’s greatest advantages is a tight-knit community, where entrepreneurs can and do help other entrepreneurs through networking and mentorship. 2. Explore your government incentives! Dharmesh highlighted a number of credits related to tech and sustainability, including a 30% refundable credit for clean technologies. Researching what's available to support you in your product category, industry or desired initiative is a great place to start. 3. Mentorship is critical to growing our entrepreneurial ecosystem. Startup leaders, new entrepreneurs, and employees will all benefit from reaching out to someone in a position you aspire to, whether they're in your product category or not. On the other hand, if you're asked to be a mentor, it's your responsibility to share your wisdom and experience with the next generation.   Thank you to everyone who came out, and thanks so much to Dharmesh for being such an insightful, candid, and inspiring guest – we hope to see you again!     And huge thanks to our sponsors for making today’s event possible:    Title Sponsors:  Taylor McCaffrey LLP Ducks Unlimited Canada    Want to lead, connect and grow with us? Check out our upcoming events calendar here: https://lnkd.in/e7kth3pT

“Belgium has the second highest rate for fear of failure of all 29 innovation-driven economies in the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2014).” I know this blog post by AMS is 4 years old, but the intro deeply resonates with me and I feel is still quite relevant today. “This fear is deeply rooted in our culture, as is demonstrated by the world's fifth highest score for risk avoidance. This culturally determined risk avoidance is also deeply rooted in our institutional framework, with a sixth and eighth highest score in perceived pressure from taxes & bureaucracy (Global Entrepreneurship Monitor) and the rigidity of labor legislation (OECD). Because entrepreneurs also feel little protected by the business failure & dissolution law, they tend to keep struggling companies alive much longer than other countries instead of just pulling the plug.” #failingforward

The Australian Financial Review Entrepreneur summit this week was awesome. I enjoyed the breadth of topics covered; but most of all, I really loved that the speakers on the day were not afraid to share honest perspectives – and to really have a view on things. Highlights on the day included for me: 🌠 The inspirational story of Kristy Chong OAM who built a business as a sole female founder, and sold it for $140m. 💡 The perspective that while Australia may not have as deep capital markets as the US, the “Goldilock effect” of having a smaller population, high GDP per capital, and an oligopolistic economy ripe for disruption makes it a prime place to start a tech business. 🌍 Brilliant Climate Tech Businesses shedding light on the reality of what it takes to build a successful climate tech business, how to raise capital to support the build of such businesses, and how to galvanize and support staff on such a bold mission. On a day where the Climate Tech Samsara Eco $100m capital raise has been announced, the future for our planet seems to look that much brighter. KPMG High Growth Ventures Amanda Price Kylie Little Monte Quittner Arjun Agarwal 🚀 Annabelle O'Donnell

Once again, THE ABRAHAMIC BUSINESS CIRCLE has been commended for its outstanding presence in the media, this time by the The Economic Digest Europe. "Our mission at The Abrahamic Business Circle is to facilitate connections and create opportunities that drive economic prosperity on a global scale," said Dr. Raphael Nagel (LL.M.) Chairman and Founder of The Abrahamic Business Circle. "The overwhelming turnout and the fruitful interactions at this gathering are a testament to the power of collaboration and the potential for positive change when like-minded individuals come together." For the full article, click on the link: https://lnkd.in/g6whgNPe As an exclusive member-based organization, THE ABRAHAMIC BUSINESS CIRCLE provides a platform for high-level individuals to network, exchange ideas, and explore collaborative opportunities. Events such as this business gathering serve to drive economic growth, foster entrepreneurship, and promote positive global change. Join us at our next event in Vienna, Austria this coming June, where an environment of genuine connections leads to meaningful growth. This isn't your average business gathering; it's a catalyst for new possibilities. Secure your spot and unlock doors to growth by contacting me directly for membership registration and inquiries. Dela Cruz Rivera M.D. Membership Relation Executive Phone #: +97 150 372 7574 / +97 158 583 7004 Email: [email protected] #EconomicDiplomacy #GlobalCollaboration #BusinessHub #innovation #venturecapital #technolgy #startups #management #investorsroundtabledubai #globalbusinessnetworking #news #commendation #media #venturecapital #jointventure #business #investments #members #sponsors #investors #networking #theabrahamicbusinesscircle #raphaelnagel #investorsroundtablelondon #investorsroundtablevienna

Announcing the ‘2024 Meaningful Business 100’ winners - The 2024 Meaningful Business 100 are an outstanding group of leaders combining profit and purpose to achieve powerful change. The final 100 were selected by an expert panel of judges from over 850 global nominations. The winners include social entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders, impact investors, and corporate innovators from 36 countries. These 100 leaders all powerfully demonstrate how combining profit and purpose can tackle complex social and environmental issues. Ultimately, the winners will be given the opportunity to network and scale their work to support the United Nations Global Goals. The programme is supported by leading organisations, including partners and collaborators who help make the programme possible – EY, Hogan Lovells, Babson College, Green Frontier Capital, Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) and innovision. View the complete list: https://lnkd.in/dRHmiidy #MB100 #2024Meaningful Business100