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After supporting over 5,000 North American small businesses, Lenovo is taking its Evolve Small initiative worldwide with new AI tools, funding, and mentorship. The expanded program aims to give entrepreneurs everywhere the tech and guidance they need to thrive.
Over 1,200 graduates from Israel's prestigious Unit 8200 intelligence unit are gathering to share innovations and mentor the next generation of tech entrepreneurs. Their network has already helped launch dozens of successful companies while creating opportunities for young professionals entering the industry.
Kanwal Rekhi landed in America with eight dollars in 1967 and became the first Indian-American CEO to take a company public on NASDAQ. Now 80, he's mentored 10,000 entrepreneurs and invested in 200 companies while sharing lessons on building businesses that last.
Egypt's entrepreneurial ecosystem just got a major boost as insurance giant AXA Egypt teams up with Endeavor Egypt to mentor and support high-growth startups. The partnership brings global expertise and hands-on leadership to founders building the country's economic future.
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, whose company operates across 25 African nations, launched a new business fellowship chapter focused on ethical leadership rooted in faith. The gathering brought together executives committed to building purpose-driven enterprises across the continent.
Richard Nii Armah Quaye sold local gin on the streets to fund his education and now leads Ghana's first angel investor firm. His journey from Jamestown to the 2025 Ghanaian Powerlist shows how remembering your roots can transform an entire nation's business landscape.