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#13 a strong background in venture capital (typically, investors and lawyers) to evaluate their readiness to meet with investors and to help them hone their fundraising strategy and pitch materials. Roadshows: Endeavor can provide entrepreneurs with warm introductions to a network of 200+ leading investment funds. Endeavor organizes personalized "investor roadshows" and connects entrepreneurs with a subset of funds who have the most synergy with their businesses. Endeavor Catalyst: Endeavor Catalyst is the rules-based, co- investment fund of Endeavor, set up to invest exclusively in Endeavor Entrepreneur-led companies and to sustain Endeavor's long-term operations in a mission-aligned way. To date, Endeavor Catalyst has invested in 100+ companies. ACCESS TO TALENT Endeavor has two focuses when it comes to talent: providing training and education to Endeavor Entrepreneurs, and bringing talented consultants to work with them in their companies' day-to-day operations. Educational Opportunities: In partnership with Stanford University and Harvard University, Endeavor Global hosts two Executive Education Programs exclusive to Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Twice a year, professors from these universities put together a week-long program to support Endeavor Entrepreneurs with their specific needs. Bain & Company Externships: High-performing Bain Senior Associate Consultants from different offices worldwide work closely with Endeavor Entrepreneurs on one to three critical strategic or operational projects. MBA Fellows Program: Endeavor Entrepreneurs recruit MBA students from U.S. universities through the help of Endeavor. Fellows represent top-tier talent working for a fraction of the market rate and can be recruited to work on projects revolving around strategy, operations, financing, marketing and market expansion. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT One of the best parts about being an Endeavor Entrepreneur is the community! Throughout the year, entrepreneurs have several opportunities to interact with other Endeavor Entrepreneurs, mentors, board members and more. The Endeavor Miami Gala is an annual event that celebrates South-Florida high- impact entrepreneurship movement; Endeavor Miami ScaleUp Summit focuses on entrepreneurs and business leaders sharing their views on various topics; Lunch with the Legends and other exclusive events allow entrepreneurs to meet fellow entrepreneurs, mentors and board members. The purpose is to allow knowledge sharing, continue business introductions and create a supporting community for entrepreneurs. ENDEAVOR MIAMI SCALEUP PROGRAM Endeavor Miami's newly launched ScaleUp Program is designed to identify companies who have the potential to be Endeavor Entrepreneurs - they have proof of concept, are market-tested, have a minimal viable product and have a few dedicated full time employees but may not yet have revenue traction or identified their competitive differentiator to the market and the strategy to achieve market share. MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS The Marketing and Communications team is responsible for raising awareness of Endeavor and Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Endeavor ensures entrepreneurs get press coverage, participate as speakers in forums and conferences, and are featured in Endeavor Miami's monthly newsletter and across all social media channels. EM 4.2