Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 Celebrations

This year’s event will feature:

Keynote by Wen Zhang – Global speaker, executive coach, and founder of the INNW Institute
Showcase of Youth Innovators and Leaders – Highlighting groundbreaking student ventures
Recognition of Global Semi-Finalists and STEM Scholars – Celebrating achievements across innovation and technology
STEM Scholarships worth $18,000 – Announcement of this year’s winners

Join iStart Valley for the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2025 Celebration on Saturday, November 15th at 10:00 AM CST, a global movement dedicated to celebrating and empowering entrepreneurs across the world. Since its inception in 2008, iStart Valley has proudly partnered with Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) — an initiative that began by inspiring young people to make their mark and has evolved into a worldwide celebration of innovation, collaboration, and economic growth. Powered by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, GEW now unites entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and changemakers from more than 180 countries and 25,000 partner organizations, creating a dynamic ecosystem that fuels creativity and progress on a global scale.

The 2025 theme, “Together We Build,” highlights the collective strength of community, shared vision, and collaboration — encouraging participants to join forces with mentors, peers, and partners to bring ideas to life and make a lasting impact. This year’s event features an inspiring keynote by Wen Zhang, renowned global speaker, executive coach, and founder of INNW Institute, followed by a showcase of the Youth Executive Committee’s achievements and upcoming initiatives. The celebration will conclude with the announcement of $10K scholarship winners and honorees from iStart Valley’s advanced technology programs. Don’t miss this empowering experience