Jonathan Ortmans

President of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (@unleashingideas)

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

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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[The Presidency 🇿🇦 @PresidencyZA]

“I would like to thank everyone involved in organising this congress, especially Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams of the Department of Small Business Development and the Global Entrepreneurship Network led by Jonathan Ortmans and Kizito Okechukwu.” #GECPlusAfrica24

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

The transformation across Asian ecosystems in the 16 years since we launched Global Entrepreneurship Week has been something remarkable to behold.

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#GEW2023 #EntrepreneursThriveHere

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

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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[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

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.

[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

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.
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[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

Redefining the future of food is the mission of Fengru Lin, CEO of TurtleTree - the world's first cellular milk company.

Hear from the visionary who took a passion for cheese-making to the cellular level at #GEC2023: https://t.co/ugQaXzka3H

[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

Not every entrepreneur has a light-bulb moment. But every entrepreneur has stories of those who kept the lights on - or dimmed them. Join @jeanette_kc, founder of @startwithhex at #GEC2023, for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be successful.

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[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

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.

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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: https://t.co/8k9tHmElUR

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

"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.

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.@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. https://t.co/L4JtrjsPnS

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To the contributors and supporters making it all possible, thank you: @ElizabethGore @OtisRolley @WellsFargo @Mastercard @KauffmanFDN @carolynrodz.

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

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: https://t.co/iCa7nbscYD

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

Great to see @TheGENUK leading a conversation on refugee entrepreneurship as part of Refugee Week. Entrepreneurship not only offers new opportunities to people forced from their homelands, but brings new thinking and potential to local ecosystems. https://t.co/wdMqy5DzW9

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

#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.

https://t.co/3XK5vAFjVC @startupgenome

[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

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.

https://t.co/6vJUbqidwl

[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

GEN President Jonathan Ortmans (@Jortmans) will speak from Puerto Rico at 9:30 am AST about entrepreneurship trends in the territory and globally. Watch live on Zoom: https://t.co/0eRHoc5K3B

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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.

https://t.co/nTmpa5HdXc @unleashingideas

[Elizabeth Gore @ElizabethGoreUS]

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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[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

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

[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

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 🚀

https://t.co/F0ru6xXVbC #EWC2022

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Algeria is an emerging startup nation to watch. Read my learnings from a recent visit: https://t.co/09stycRbXp

@GEWdz @YacineOualid

[Global Entrepreneurship Network @unleashingideas]

Great to see @Stellarated, South Africa’s Min. of Small Business Development + the newest member of the #StartupNations Ministerial Steering Committee, address fellow policy leaders at #ASC2022 🌍

[Jonathan Ortmans @Jortmans]

I had the opportunity to keynote at today's African Startup Conference in Algiers, sharing global insights on entrepreneurship ecosystem building w/ President Tebboune, Minister Oualid + reps. from across the continent. Watch my remarks at 43m25. https://t.co/efWhcKg0z2 #ASC2022