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// Endeavor Miami Impact Report 2019 Access, knowledge & experience Endeavor is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement around the world by selecting the best-in-class entrepreneurs in emerging and growth markets. Once selected, Endeavor provides entrepreneurs with customized services to help them scale their businesses. Endeavor is present in 37 markets around the world. Endeavor Miami launched its operations in September 2013 with the support of Knight Foundation. Endeavor has an active local board of business leaders that believe high-impact entrepreneurship can transform Miami. Endeavor Miami currently supports 21 South Florida companies and 37 entrepreneurs from diverse industries. Access to Mentors & Markets 01 02 03 04 05 06 Access to Capital Access to Talent Community Engagement Endeavor Miami ScaleUp Program Marketing & Communications ACCESS TO MENTORS & MARKETS Through Endeavor's powerful network, entrepreneurs have access to markets and knowledge that can help them expand their operations globally through a targeted and needs-based approach. Endeavor connects Endeavor Entrepreneurs with mentors and fellow Entrepreneurs in the 37 markets in which it operates. World-Class Mentors: Endeavor connects entrepreneurs with mentors who provide ongoing one- on-one support. Endeavor Miami has 100+ local mentors and the organization has 3,000+ mentors globally (endeavoropen.org). Advisory Boards: Endeavor works with entrepreneurs to create an Advisory Board for companies in the portfolio. The Advisory Board serves as a "board of directors" for entrepreneurs and meets quarterly with them to provide feedback on their business and strategic challenges. Industry Tours & Network Events: Endeavor organizes industry tours and networking events that are industry or vertical specific in order to connect Endeavor Entrepreneurs with experts in their fields. Endeavor Communities & Local Partnerships: Endeavor Miami has partnerships with corporations that bring opportunities and resources exclusive to Miami Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Amongst the partners there are industry giants such as EY, Facebook, Citibank and more. ACCESS TO CAPITAL This pillar supports Endeavor companies to prepare for and eventually raise equity capital from the best funds, globally. Endeavor does this through education, mentorship, strategic relationship building with a network of 200+ investors and, eventually, through co-investment with the organization's Venture Capital fund, Endeavor Catalyst. Pitch Preparation: Endeavor has several tools and services to prepare entrepreneurs for the fundraising process. These tools include venture capitalists- led webinars, a Capital Raising 101 guide with resources from venture investors, investor research through Endeavor Open and pitch templates. Mentor Capital Program (MCP): Endeavor matches entrepreneurs with several mentors who have Endeavor Model and Services