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O U R O P E R AT I N G M O D E L
In 2022, Endeavor completed 10 studies
based on more than 740 interviews
with founders and data on nearly 5,000
companies. Our research footprint
spanned 12 markets, with our publications
being downloaded more than 5,000
times. Our partners included Google for
Startups and HSBC, and we delivered
presentations to institutions such as
the World Bank and the Aspen Network
of Development Entrepreneurs.
Multiplier Effects
It takes only a handful of successful founders to jump start an
ecosystem. Founders who receive support from other successful
entrepreneurs are much more likely to scale.
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Connectivity Across Geographies
Entrepreneurs are paying it forward across regions and around
the world. Some cities are net importers of founder support such
as investment and mentorship, while others are net exporters —
seeding the ecosystems in other markets.
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Founder Pathways
Founders often gain valuable experience in other markets prior
to launching their companies. Endeavor's research identifies the
training grounds for the next generation of innovators.
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