Endeavor

From napkin to a global movement In 1997, American businesswoman Linda Rottenberg and investor Peter Kellner came up with the idea for a nonprofit organization that would help foster entrepreneurship in emerging and growth markets. Their belief was that high-impact entrepreneurs are the main driving force of sustainable economic development. The business plan that began on the back of a napkin has become a shared vision, cultivated and expanded by board members, staff and entrepreneurs around the globe. Their passion and commitment have established Endeavor as the leading high-impact entrepreneurship movement in the world. Headquartered in New York City, Endeavor currently operates in 30 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the U.S. Entrepreneurship as a catalyst for economic growth Endeavor believes that entrepreneurs who successfully scale their businesses create significant wealth and job opportunities within their local ecosystems. With the support of an unrivaled network of seasoned business leaders, Endeavor selects, mentors, and accelerates the best high-impact founders to catalyze long-term economic growth. As "pay it forward" is truly at the heart of Endeavor's mission, its entrepreneurs commit to driving the change across their communities by giving back in many meaningful ways to the organization. Today, Endeavor backs 1,658 entrepreneurs representing more than 1,000 companies. LAUNCHING SOON Australia Colorado Northwest Arkansas Portugal Western New York 8

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