Global Entrepreneurship Week is coming Nov. 13-19, 2023, with events (add yours here) reaching communities in 200 countries. Below, campaign hosts from around the world share how entrepreneurs are living and thriving where they are, and what makes a community a home to those with big ideas and bubbling ambitions.
Listen to their stories, and get involved at www.gew.co.
Sri Lanka
"As Sri Lankans, we don't just survive, we thrive. Our nation's financial ecosystem and the hearts of entrepreneurs turns dreams into reality."
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"Entrepreneurs thrive here because of their own resilience and the volunteer experts who support them through their time and expertise."
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Nigeria
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because of a supportive ecosystem, productivity, a skilled workforce, technological infrastructure, creativity, market diversity, a resilient spirit, and access to markets."
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Mexico
"In Mexico, entrepreneurs find fertile ground to thrive. Courage, adaptability, solidarity and above all, productivity, are the pillars that define every project in our country. Here, entrepreneurial vision is enriched by cultural diversity, innovation, turning challenges into opportunities, and ensuring the sustainable growth of businesses."
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Bahrain
"Entrepreneurs thrive in Bahrain because of our tight-knit community which allows for easy access to advice and mentorship."
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Sierra Leone
"Entrepreneurs thrive in Sierra Leone because of its agricultural potential, which is a significant sector representing the percentage of GDP and the employing percentage. They can also thrive through entrepreneurship support organizations like Innovation SL by providing mentorship and funding for them."
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Spain
"Entrepreneurs thrive the same as in many other countries, but they are much happier here because we have the best quality of life in the world."
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Ecuador
"Welcome to Manta, a city where the fishing industry and agri-business converge, creating a community with a lot of opportunities and very collaborative. This is why entrepreneurs thrive here!"
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Canada
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because diversity is our strength."
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Bulgaria
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because they have the support of the local ecosystem and they work hard to overcome all of their challenges and be even more successful with our support."
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Algeria
"Entrepreneurs thrive here for three reasons: we have huge market potential, a lot of problems to solve and amazing, supportive policy."
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Honduras
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because of our resilient spirit, rich culture, and limitless potential."
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Colombia
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because our ecosystem is ready for the learning and growing needed to go forward in our entrepreneurial ways."
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Bogota, Columbia
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because of our rich cultural diversity that fuels creativity around growing ecosystems, and the government committed to supporting startups through various initiatives. Our spirit of collaboration and resilience makes Colombia a fertile ground for innovation."
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United Kingdom
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South Korea
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because we have 24,000 teachers and 90,000 persons including primary and secondary students involved in the revitalization plan for entrepreneurship education."
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Armenia
"Entrepreneurs thrive here because Armenia's unique blend of culture and technology fosters innovation."
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Malaysia
"Entrepreneurs Thrive here in Malaysia with the ecosystem and policymakers support from the industry associations of Malaysia!"
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