Jonathan Ortmans
@Jortmans
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President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (@unleashingideas)
Washington DC
Joined May 2010
Proud to recommend Zero Risk Startup, a bestseller that serves as a comprehensive guide to risk mitigation for startups. I am delighted to endorse it by writing an editorial review, as it provides essential insights and strategies for all founders.
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RT @PresidencyZA: “I would like to thank everyone involved in organising this congress, especially Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams of the….
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The transformation across Asian ecosystems in the 16 years since we launched Global Entrepreneurship Week has been something remarkable to behold. #GEW2023 #EntrepreneursThriveHere
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Each year, Global Entrepreneurship Week draws to a close right before American Thanksgiving. As we wrap up this magical week, our team is practicing gratitude and thanking the thousands of organizations + volunteers who host activities for the world.
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GEN is excited about its growing partnership with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park. It was a pleasure to speak with John Lee, Hong Kong's Chief Executive about its commitment to entrepreneurship.
In Singapore, GEN president @Jortmans signed an MOU with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park to support entrepreneurship across ASEAN countries. L to R: Hiro Nishiguchi (GEN Japan), Ortmans, John Lee, (Chief Executive of Hong Kong), Dr. Sunny Chai, Chair of HKSTP.
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Washington friends, join me on Wednesday for a conversation on equitable access to credit with @HelloAlice @WellsFargo @TheHillEvents.
smallbusinesscreditlandscape.splashthat.com
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RT @unleashingideas: Redefining the future of food is the mission of Fengru Lin, CEO of TurtleTree - the world's first cellular milk compa….
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RT @unleashingideas: Not every entrepreneur has a light-bulb moment. But every entrepreneur has stories of those who kept the lights on - o….
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We are proud to partner with @DoorDash to provide relief to restaurant entrepreneurs in Australia, Canada + New Zealand impacted by natural disasters. Learn more and apply below.
The average small biz loses $3k every day it remains closed due to a natural disaster. To help restaurants recover in times of need, GEN + @DoorDash have launched the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund in 🇦🇺, 🇨🇦 and 🇳🇿. Apply:
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"We want institutions and organizations all over the world to see this [program as] a case study of how to provide equitable access to credit globally.". GEN Chair @SpeakerJeff + @HelloAlice Pres. @ElizabethGore speak w/ @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq @TradeTalks.
.@HelloAlice President Elizabeth Gore & @unleashingideas Chair Jeff Hoffman join @JillMalandrino on @Nasdaq #TradeTalks to discuss accessing credit for small business owners from the Equitable Access Fund & Program.
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To the contributors and supporters making it all possible, thank you: @ElizabethGore @OtisRolley @WellsFargo @Mastercard @KauffmanFDN @carolynrodz.
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I'm proud to announce the launch of the Equitable Access Fund from GEN + @HelloAlice. The fund will be developed and deployed over the next 5 years to improve equitable access to credit and capital amongst entrepreneurs in the USA. Read more:
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The Equitable Access Fund will be deployed over the next five years and aims to unlock up to $1 billion in credit for small business owners.
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#GSER2023 foreshadows where we might see the world's most disruptive and solution-driven companies emerge in the years to come — and provides insights that policymakers and community leaders need to build resilient startup ecosystems. @startupgenome.
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Accelerate Startup Ecosystem Development. Startup Genome is the world-leading innovation ecosystem development organization.
The #GSER2023 is here, launched this morning @thenextweb! . 🚀 Get the latest startup ecosystem rankings and trends, including the impact of inflation, AI regulation, talent attraction, global VC funding, and more from GEN and @startupgenome.
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RT @unleashingideas: GEN President Jonathan Ortmans (@Jortmans) will speak from Puerto Rico at 9:30 am AST about entrepreneurship trends in….
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At GEN, we're thrilled to be working alongside incredible partners like @helloalice, @WellsFargo, @JPMorgan, @Mastercard + @KauffmanFDN to open doors for entrepreneurs to better manage and grow new businesses. @unleashingideas.
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The Business Health Score, a new assessment tool for small business owners looking to increase their financial and business health, launched today as the first product under the Equitable Access...
I am proud to announce the launch of a pivotal financial health tool, supporting our small business community: @HelloAlice's Business Health Score which was developed in partnership w/ @unleashingideas, @WellsFargo, @JPMorgan, @Mastercard, and @KauffmanFDN!.
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These companies and their founders have wowed us at every stage of the competition. Meet the 100 impressive companies competing at the Entrepreneurship World Cup Global Finals next month. #EWC2022.
100 up-and-coming companies from 53 countries have been selected to pitch at the #EntrepreneurshipWorldCup Global Finals next month — after wowing judges at every stage of the competition. Congrats to the #EWC100! Next up, Global Finals 🚀. #EWC2022
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Algeria is an emerging startup nation to watch. Read my learnings from a recent visit: . @GEWdz @YacineOualid.
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I have just returned from my first visit to Algeria since 2010. Things have changed a lot since then, and even within just the last two years.
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RT @unleashingideas: Great to see @Stellarated, South Africa’s Min. of Small Business Development + the newest member of the #StartupNation….
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