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ENDEAVOR IMPACT REPORT 2012 – 2013 3. SUPPORT "An effective mentorship can save the entrepreneurs a few mistakes and help them take bold decisions they may not have taken on their own. As a mentor, I am also inspired by the entrepreneurs' continuous innovation and fresh thinking." Post-selection, Endeavor helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by delivering services through four key channels: mentoring, smart capital, partnerships, and events. Diego Piacentini Senior Vice President, International Amazon.com Endeavor Senior Advisor MENTORING SMART CAPITAL Since 1997, Endeavor has built a mentor network of over 2,700 business leaders who donate significant time to advising Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Endeavor helps its entrepreneurs access smart capital and structure fair deals with investors through the Endeavor Investor Network, which connects Silicon Valley and international firms with Endeavor Entrepreneurs. In 2012/2013, the endeavor network: In 2012/2013: 50k+ hours donated to mentoring Endeavor Entrepreneurs 1,115 Global Connections sessions (tailored meetings between "EEs" and mentors) advising Endeavor Entrepreneurs On average, Endeavor Entrepreneurs received 90 hours of mentoring in 2012–13. 730 Endeavor Entrepreneur Advisory Board meetings 40 leading venture capital firms served as formal members of the Investor Network 490 investors, Endeavor Entrepreneurs, and Endeavor candidates attended Investor Network events in Argentina, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the United States 2,702 introductions between Endeavor Entrepreneurs and investors were coordinated by the Investor Network