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Empowering Black-Owned Businesses: McKinsey's Partnership with New Voices Foundation The recent addition to the newsletter series of Vyuham highlights McKinsey's collaboration with the New Voices Foundation, under its Next 1B: Scalers program, focusing on refining operations and expanding impact. McKinsey's commitment to racial equity includes a $200 million pledge for pro bono efforts and doubling spending with diverse suppliers. New Voices, with over 30,000 entrepreneurs, offers business education, mentoring, networking, and over $25 million in capital support. Check out the post for more details and don't forget to like, comment and share. #McKinsey #NewVoicesFoundation #BusinessEmpowerment #BlackOwnedBusiness #Consulting #IIMV #Vyuham #Entrepreneurship #DiversityandInclusion

Exciting News from TOWNIANS CONSULTING (PTY) LTD! Today marks a significant milestone as we kick off a groundbreaking research study focusing on the Local Government across all 22 municipalities within the vibrant landscape of the 5 districts in Limpopo province. Our mission? To unravel the pivotal role of local governments in nurturing entrepreneurship within rural areas. At Townians Consulting, our passion for fostering growth and innovation drives us. We're committed to fostering dynamic partnerships and collaborations between well-established enterprises and local governments nestled in rural pockets. Our overarching goal is clear: to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential skills, guidance, and mentorship they need to navigate the complex terrain of business, ultimately propelling them towards triumphant ventures. But that's not all – our vision extends beyond individual success stories. We're dedicated to catalyzing innovative infrastructure development that acts as a catalyst for local economic prosperity. By combining the forces of entrepreneurial spirit and visionary infrastructure, we're paving the way for sustainable growth that uplifts entire communities. Stay closely connected, because the countdown has begun! As we embark on this transformative journey, we're hurtling towards the much-anticipated launch of our business concept in early 2024. The future brims with possibilities, and we invite you to join us as we champion a new era of entrepreneurial empowerment and local economic development. #TowniansConsulting #EmpoweringDreams #RedefiningRuralSuccess #InnovateElevateThrive

“Visionary leadership” as Dr Steven Zwane puts it, is imperative in transforming our economic climate by encouraging and fostering entrepreneurial growth. Being mentioned among visionaries like Patrice Motsepe and Judy Dlamini, inspires me to push towards greater level of innovation and job creation. #entrepreneurship #southafrica #growthmindset #planningforthefuture https://lnkd.in/dYKY2f2V

Observing World Entrepreneurship Day today. As a dedicated management consultant, I extend my sincere hope for an increased influx of young talents into entrepreneurship, bolstering economic growth and fostering innovation. Here's to nurturing the aspirations of future business leaders! 💼🌍🚀 #WorldEntrepreneurshipDay #EmpoweringYouth #BusinessInnovation

We are proud to announce the launch of the "Toolkit for Inclusive and Relevant Business Support for Indigenous Entrepreneurs." This toolkit is not just a guide; it's a testament to the power of collaboration and mutual learning with Indigenous Peoples and communities. The toolkit was prepared by my colleague Anh Nguyen, our Research Specialist at Impact Hub Phnom Penh, and Ayesha Slater (Indigenous Yirrganydji), capturing rich knowledge from our network and insights from Impact Hubs around the world, Indigenous entrepreneurs, and IPOs, all aiming at reshaping entrepreneurship support to be more relevant and inclusive. It was made possible through a partnership between Impact Hub Network and FSC Indigenous Foundation. The toolkit centers on principles of trust, inclusion, accountability, and collaboration. We believe in honoring and walking alongside Indigenous Peoples, recognizing the rich wisdom and invaluable insights they bring not only to the entrepreneurial landscape but also to sustainable and just development. 👉 Click here to find more about the toolkit: https://lnkd.in/gdDkpnpp  #Trust #IndigenousWisdom #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #SustainableDevelopment #ToolkitLaunch

GEM is the best source of international data for comparisons of entrepreneurial intentions and activity, do have a look at the report #entrepreneurship #startup

Please read Dr Steven Zwane’s latest article: 'Time for South Africa to rethink its approach; prioritize entrepreneurship.' I read the article and agree that the move from individual successes to broader collective action is a critical dialogue to be held. The two examples Dr Zwane outlined in his article are of- Mam Nomalizo and Mam Zodwa - these are individuals with whom many can resonate, but will they ever get their flowers or glory? These are individuals who have meaningfully contributed to SA's economy and with grit and resilience produced world class leaders whether it be (their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews). I read an article published in 1995 in The Washington Post; juxtaposing Dr Zwane’s article with Paul Taylor’s article of 1995 shows that as much as we have developed, the glass ceilings are still there and harder to overcome. The call to action is clear - developing entrepreneurial mindsets is key!

13th-17th November is Global Entrepreneurship Week. And today is International Social Enterprise day! This Social Enterprise Day we want to celebrate the work of the wonderful social enterprise community. Why not take to social media to tell everyone about what you or your social enterprise does. #GlobalEntrepreneurshipWeek#socialenterpriseday #socialenterprise #buysocial#VASLan#Southlankshirecouncil

SIX #ECOPRENEURS: TURNING PASSION INTO ACTION Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eiFpqA_z #Entrepreneurship plays a significant role in supporting the growth of the green economy, advancing a world where resource efficiency and social inclusion are priorities. Sublime introduces six ecopreneurs whose dedication and purpose are driving positive change. #sublimemagazine

Here are some of my learnings from our panel on: Boosting social impact through strategic partnership investments ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #Strategicpartnerships that bring diverse organisations together to form #blendedfinance models & knowledge transfer for social businesses are an opportunity to make the case for underfunded sectors like WASH and waste Michael Mapstone asserting us to rethink, which ones are the real vs. perceived risks? And weighing that against the opportunity to learn and experiment Owais Shafiq setting the expectation that although it’s fully possible for organisations to come into a partnership with different objectives, the challenge will be measuring for progress on those different points Åsa Skogström Feldt’s practical advice on partners creating a shared #theoryofchange at the beginning of the partnership, and regularly revisiting it yearly Kajetan Hetzer ‘s reminder that one way to navigate complex partnerships is to keep focused on the objective of giving the champions (the #socialentrepreneurs) a real chance Baker Bozeyeh shining a light on the common problem for social entrepreneurs in underfunded sectors, which is the need for ticket sizes in the “missing middle” of 100-500k Thank you as well to Nicole Van De Hoeve CFP Jan Cherim Willem Sodderland for actively shaping the discussion with us! I learned a lot at #BusinessofImpact and hope we can continue pushing the conversation Impact Europe ! 🙏🏼