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About GEN
Operating in 200 countries to make it easier for anyone to start and scale.
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Board + Staff
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Our Partners
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About GEN
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National Leadership
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Managing Directors
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Global Leaders
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Managing Directors
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Compass Awards
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Contact GEN
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GEN Ecosystems
Stronger and more globally-connected entrepreneurial ecosystems.
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GEN Founders
Empowering innovators from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential.
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GEN Invest
The right capital in the right hands – at the right time.
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GEN Policy
Evidence-based ideas for smart policy design to help entrepreneurs thrive.
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GEN Ecosystems
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Our Work
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GEN Programs
View a list of all our programs.
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GEN Events
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GEN Programs
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Our Impact
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Impact Reports
In-depth look at GEN’s impact each year since it began in 2008.
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Impact Stories
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Impact Reports
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GEN Connect
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Ecosystem Connect
Connect with ecosystem builders + community leaders worldwide.
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Founder Connect
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Investor Connect
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Mentor Connect
Connect with experienced mentors across our global network.
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Ecosystem Connect
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Policy + Research
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GEN Atlas
Collection of public sector policies + programs to drive economic growth.
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GEN Research Library
Collection of the latest research strategies, reports, data sets + more.
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GEN Atlas
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More Helpful Tools
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Events Calendar
Find events advancing entrepreneurship near you + around the world.
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GEN Speakers Bureau
Commission-free directory of speakers for your next entrepreneurship event.
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GEN Community Directory
Searchable directory of GEN members representing 200 countries.
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Builders Studio
An AI-powered platform that guides entrepreneurs from idea to launch.
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No Bad Ideas
Card game designed to help turn your ideas into great ones – no mistakes.
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Events Calendar
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GEN Connect
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Events
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Overview
Brief summary of all GEN events + gatherings
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Global Entrepreneurship Congress
Global gathering of delegates shaping the future of entrepreneurship.
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GEC+
Regional or sector-specific deep-dives built off the GEC model.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week
Join the movement of 40,000 events around the world each November.
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GEN Exchange
Virtual webinars for GEN community members to explore timely issues.
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GEN Meetup
Open-source model to hold your own ecosystem event.
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Startup Huddle
Chapters crowd-sourcing advice + support, one entrepreneur at a time.
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Startup Nations Summit
Gathering of policymakers on regulatory issues + innovative programs.
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GET Forum
A global forum connecting Latin America and the Caribbean's ecosystem leaders.
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Events Calendar
Find an entrepreneurship event near you.
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Overview
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Global Newsfeed
All of the unfiltered news + updates from the GEN community.
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The Startup State
Major entrepreneurship announcements, reports, commentary + features.
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Indy Business Collective Launch Event
Indy Business Collective is a growing alliance of BDOs and ecosystem builders working together to improve the entrepreneurial journey at every stage.
This is more than a launch — it’s a call to reimagine what’s possible. Join us as we introduce the Indy Business Collective, a powerful alliance of BDOs, ESOs, and ecosystem builders committed to transforming the entrepreneurial experience in Indianapolis. In this session, we’ll explore the current ecosystem, expose the critical gaps, and unveil how our Entrepreneurial Pathway Framework connects the right entrepreneurs to the right support at the right time. Whether you’re a funder, support organization, or entrepreneur, this is your opportunity to plug in, partner, and help us build a stronger, more equitable future for business in Indy.
Join us for our official launch and free community event—designed for entrepreneurs, service providers, and supporters ready to transform the way we build businesses in Indy.
Connect, collaborate, and experience the power of a more unified, equity-centered ecosystem. Breakfast and lunch will be served!
AGENDA:
7:30AM Registration
8:00AM Breakfast
8:30AM 1 Million Cups - Start your day with 1 Million Cups (1MC), a national program where local entrepreneurs share their stories and get real-time feedback from the community. It’s casual, inspiring, and all about connection.
9:45 AM Fireside Chat - The Missing Link: How Black Entrepreneurs Can Own More of the Supply Chain
11:00 AM Indy Business Collective: From Vision to Infrastructure - Discover how Indy Business Collective is building the infrastructure to support entrepreneurs—and the ecosystem that serves them—at every stage.
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Business Idea Blueprint Workshop - A hands-on workshop helps aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs clarify, test, and strengthen their business ideas.
2:00 PM Entrepreneurship Mindset Mastery Workshop - This dynamic session dives into the mindset shifts needed to thrive as an entrepreneur.
3:00 PM In this dynamic panel discussion, we will explore how entrepreneurs at all stages can secure the funding they need to grow.