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ANDY EASTES CO-FOUNDER & CEO, SKUVAULT ENDEAVOR LOUISVILLE ENTREPRENEUR "Endeavor has not only helped us with practical advice, strategy, getting us out of the weeds, and connections, but also with a mindset shift. We weren't thinking big enough." 3 4 EN D E AVO R I M PAC T R EP O RT 20 17–1 8 THE ENDEAVOR ENTREPRENEUR EXPERIENCE: SCALE-UP 3 SCALE-UP From the selection process on, Endeavor provides its entrepreneurs with a range of customized local and global services specifically developed from years of research and feedback to target the key areas of support high-impact entrepreneurs need to take their businesses to scale. Ò A serial entrepreneur in the mobile space, Vinny has led many successful ventures. Throughout his career as a founder, Vinny has leveraged the Endeavor network to address distinct challenges. Endeavor has connected Vinny with expert mentors and introduced him to investors through industry tours and the Endeavor Investor Network, allowing him to become an active role model for entrepreneurs in South Africa, Silicon Valley, and beyond. Through Endeavor's eMBA program, Vinny was matched with a Harvard Business School student, who helped incuBeta write their business plan and developed a post-funding strategy. Vinny took advantage of the eMBA program again in 2012 with a new venture, Gyft. During this time he also attended Endeavor's executive education program at Harvard. Despite his experience, Vinny continues to turn to Endeavor's network as a source of education and support. VINNY'S BUBBLE IN 2010 Left: Ernest Bachrach and Alessandro Fracassi interview João Pedro Resende and Mateus Bicalho of Brazilian company Hotmart, at the 80th International Selection Panel in Milan. Above: Endeavor Entrepreneur Rodney Williams, founder of Louisville area based company LISNR, interviews at the 80th International Selection Panel in Milan. R A D I C A L FEE D BACK From the beginning of the selection process, entrepreneurs have the oppor- tunity to step outside of their day-to-day operations to get feedback and gain a 30,000-foot view of their company, their market, their team, and their role as a leader from local and global experts.