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    Operating in 200 countries to make it easier for anyone to start and scale.
  - Board + Staff
    Leading the strategic direction and daily execution of the GEN mission.
  - Our Partners
    A range of organizations contributing expertise, experience and energy.
- National Leadership
  - Managing Directors
    Individuals leading GEN chapters and all aspects of national engagement.
  - Global Leaders
    Individuals contributing to national engagement in GEN programs.
- Compass Awards
  Celebrating excellence and honoring those making a difference.
- Contact GEN
  Reach out to our team with any questions.
Our Work
- Our Pillars
  - GEN Ecosystems
    Stronger and more globally-connected entrepreneurial ecosystems.
  - GEN Founders
    Empowering innovators from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
  - GEN Invest
    The right capital in the right hands – at the right time.
  - GEN Policy
    Evidence-based ideas for smart policy design to help entrepreneurs thrive.
- Our Work
  - GEN Programs
    View a list of all our programs.
  - GEN Events
    Flagship events + ongoing event series driving connectivity.
- Our Impact
  - Impact Reports
    In-depth look at GEN’s impact each year since it began in 2008.
  - Impact Stories
    Examples of GEN’s impact on individuals and ecosystems around the world.
Resources
- GEN Connect
  - Ecosystem Connect
    Connect with ecosystem builders + community leaders worldwide.
  - Founder Connect
    Connect with founders building the next generation of startups.
  - Investor Connect
    Connect with angels, VCs + other investors aligned to your stage + goals.
  - Mentor Connect
    Connect with experienced mentors across our global network.
- Policy + Research
  - GEN Atlas
    Collection of public sector policies + programs to drive economic growth.
  - GEN Research Library
    Collection of the latest research strategies, reports, data sets + more.
- More Helpful Tools
  - Events Calendar
    Find events advancing entrepreneurship near you + around the world.
  - GEN Speakers Bureau
    Commission-free directory of speakers for your next entrepreneurship event.
  - GEN Community Directory
    Searchable directory of GEN members representing 200 countries.
  - Builders Studio
    An AI-powered platform that guides entrepreneurs from idea to launch.
  - No Bad Ideas
    Card game designed to help turn your ideas into great ones – no mistakes.
Events
- Overview
  Brief summary of all GEN events + gatherings
- Global Entrepreneurship Congress
  Global gathering of delegates shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
- GEC+
  Regional or sector-specific deep-dives built off the GEC model.
- Global Entrepreneurship Week
  Join the movement of 40,000 events around the world each November.
- GEN Exchange
  Virtual webinars for GEN community members to explore timely issues.
- GEN Meetup
  Open-source model to hold your own ecosystem event.
- Startup Huddle
  Chapters crowd-sourcing advice + support, one entrepreneur at a time.
- Startup Nations Summit
  Gathering of policymakers on regulatory issues + innovative programs.
- GET Forum
  A global forum connecting Latin America and the Caribbean's ecosystem leaders.
- Events Calendar
  Find an entrepreneurship event near you.
News
- Global Newsfeed
  All of the unfiltered news + updates from the GEN community.
- The Startup State
  Major entrepreneurship announcements, reports, commentary + features.
- Press + Media Kit
  Official GEN assets and information for journalists, partners, and storytellers.
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