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About GEN
Operating in 200 countries to make it easier for anyone to start and scale.
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Leading the strategic direction and daily execution of the GEN mission.
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Our Partners
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About GEN
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National Leadership
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Global Leaders
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Compass Awards
Celebrating excellence and honoring those making a difference.
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Contact GEN
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Our Work
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Our Pillars
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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
Examples of GEN’s impact on individuals and ecosystems around the world.
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Impact Reports
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Our Pillars
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Resources
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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
Connect with founders building the next generation of startups.
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Investor Connect
Connect with angels, VCs + other investors aligned to your stage + goals.
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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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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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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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Events Calendar
Find an entrepreneurship event near you.
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Overview
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Global Newsfeed
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The Startup State
Major entrepreneurship announcements, reports, commentary + features.
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Rania Hoteit
Rania Hoteit is a globally recognized, multi-award-winning entrepreneur, impact leader, author, and international speaker whose trailblazing leadership has been honored by the White House, United Nations, UK Houses of Parliament, and the Global CEO Excellence Awards. A catalyst for innovation and systemic change, she brings two decades of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record in leading innovative technology companies and guiding global organizations through human-centered transformation, sustainable growth, and inclusive leadership development.
As the Founder and former CEO of ID4A Technologies, she led the company from startup to global scale—disrupting manufacturing through advanced automation & AI technologies that delivered measurable environmental, economic, and social impact across 30+ countries. Under her leadership, ID4A was recognized by the White House Office of Science & Technology Policy, ranked on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies, and received numerous global honors including Real Leaders' Top 100 Impact Companies, Fast Company's World Changing Ideas and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Best Economic Empowerment Program.
Rania’s work has directly supported the adoption of sustainable practices by over 2,000 manufacturing businesses and improved the livelihoods of more than 2 million industrial workers worldwide—aligning with her deep commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5, 8, 9, 10, & 12. She is a trusted advisor to executives, boards, and organizational leaders, frequently sought after for her strategic expertise at the intersection of innovation, equity, and global impact.
Featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., Huffington Post, TED and Disrupt Magazine—where she was named alongside Oprah Winfrey as one of 7 Disruptive Women Paving the Way for Success—Rania was inducted in 2024 into Marquis Who’s Who for outstanding leadership in America and was named a finalist for the 2025 Women in AI Awards in the Social Impact Leader of the Year category.