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THE ENDEAVOR MODEL QUOTED "A life-changing experience." Ramzi Halaby of Modern Media on the Stanford Graduate School of Business leadership course for Endeavor Entrepreneurs. 41 EVENTS Endeavor events run the gamut, from intimate Industry Tours that bring entrepre- neurs to companies like Google and LinkedIn, to education conferences that welcome 1000+ participants. All Endeavor events, however, deliver value to entrepreneurs by spurring networking, new ideas, and inspiration. IN 2011/2012: 850+ entrepreneurs and network members attended the 2012 Endeavor Uruguay Gala in Montevideo Over 950 entrepreneurs and business execs attended CEO Summits in Brazil and Mexico Endeavor Turkey hosted 74 events and partnered with over 50 institutions to co-host another 63 Endeavor prides itself on helping entrepreneurs access smart capital and structure fair deals with equity investors. In 2011 Endeavor launched two new initiatives: The Investor Network, which connects Silicon Valley and international firms with Endeavor Entrepreneurs, and Catalyst, a passive investment pool that uses donated capital to co-invest in Endeavor Entrepreneurs. IN 2011/2012: 28 firms joined the Investor Network as formal members 353 investors and entrepreneurs attended Investor Network Treks in the United States, Brazil, and Turkey 1,291 introductions coordinated between Endeavor Entrepreneurs and investors Above: Endeavor Entrepreneurs and investors engage in "speed-dating" sessions at an Investor Network event in June 2012. SMART CAPITAL