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2018 Endeavor Impact Report

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Technology is radically changing the way we live our lives. It's informing the way we get around, grocery shop, and manage our money. In fact, today, there is hardly a sector that technology is not rapidly transforming, with nearly all "traditional" industries—from agricul - ture to education, from transportation to healthcare—integrating technology into their core functions. is shift is also paving the way for new, widely accessible jobs that can be done any - where, anytime, on-demand. A new economy is growing, and exponentially. One thing remains the same: high-impact entrepreneurs are lead - ing the way. At Endeavor, we believe that the potential impact of innova- tion is even greater outside of Silicon Valley, in emerging and growth markets. As technology advances, Endeavor Entrepreneurs continue to demonstrate their power to trans - form economies and solve real-life problems at scale all over the world. We've seen that their impact is immediate: In Japan, Satoshi Sugie's company WHILL (left) is reinventing wheelchairs, creating vehicles that are ergonomic, versatile, and integrated with mobile technology, which allow people with limited mobility to live more freely and work independently. And, their impact is sustained: In Argentina, one of Endeavor's earli - est-selected companies MercadoLibre has become the dominant online marketplace in Latin America, with sellers and customers in 12 countries. Launched by Marcos Galperin (below), MercadoLibre is valued at over $13 billion and employs over half a million people, both in full-time tech posi - tions and as sellers operating small businesses through the platform. ELINA BRITOS MERCADOLIBRE.COM SELLER "My husband and I are more than thankful to MercadoLibre because it changed our lives. It gave us the possibility to be together in our home, working on something that we love." 5 EN D E AVO R EN T R EPR EN EU R S A R E C R E AT I N G T H E J O B S O F T H E F U T U R E

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