YLAI / Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Last week, we heard from #YLAIAlumni about the biggest mistake they’ve made in their career for the YLAI Alumni Voices campaign, an initiative created by the 2023 Alumni Council. This week, 2018 Alumna wendy meruvia from Bolivia shared the steps she takes to addressing and overcoming these mistakes.    Working in education and community engagement, Wendy is the Director and Founder of Ciudad Mundo, a non-profit organization that promotes youth development and empowers young people to contribute to the social and economic impact of Bolivia.    How do you overcome your mistakes? Do you identify with the steps that Wendy also takes? Share with us and others that can benefit from your wisdom! ⬇️

📢 JOIN THE YLAI Emprende Run! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ If you're part of the YLAI Peru community, don't miss this exciting day of energy and connection! 💪✨ 🗓 Date: November 10th ⏰ Time: 7:30 AM 📍 Location: Miraflores Area, Lima, Peru (Route to be confirmed) 🔗 Register now to secure your spot and KIT: https://lnkd.in/eCTmRJKq Why attend? The YLAI Emprende Run is more than just a 5K walk; it's a chance to enhance your physical and mental well-being while connecting with fellow YLAI entrepreneurs. Don't miss out!

🔔 Philadelphia Innovators! The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) is coming to the city of Brotherly Love! With the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, the YLAI Team at IREX are recruiting for Fellowship Placement Organizations (FPOs) in Philadelphia, PA from October 29-31. This is your chance to host a visionary entrepreneur from Latin America, the Caribbean, or Canada in the birthplace of American democracy. Join us in expanding your impact across the Americas, fostering innovation, and creating lasting professional partnerships that echo the spirit of independence that Philadelphia is known for. Want to learn more? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the YLAI Team at IREX while we're in your city, and gain unique insight into the program! Connect with us at: bit.ly/2025FPOForm Know someone or an organization in Philadelphia who'd appreciate this exciting and fully sponsored opportunity? Tag them below or share this post so we can connect! 

What is the biggest mistake you’ve made in your entrepreneurial journey? For the YLAI Alumni Voices campaign, a 2023 YLAI Alumni Board initiative, 2018 #YLAIAlumni Julio Perez shares his, highlighting the importance of asking for help and in receiving advice to build your business with the support of community feedback. President of Fundación La Gente, Julio is promoting youth education in remote sectors of the Dominican Republic through domestic tourism.    If you’re an entrepreneur, have you ever had difficulty asking for help in your journey and why? Let us know below! 👇

This month, U.S. partners will be travelling to countries across South America to implement projects that will impact communities across Latin America, addressing issues in areas such as agriculture technology and climate change youth advocacy. 🚜🌱 🇦🇷 The International Collaboration and Leadership for Argentinian Entrepreneurs in AgTech project will bridge the gap between local entrepreneurs and international investors by fostering robust connections with venture capitalists and industry stakeholders, enhancing cultural and business understanding, and providing comprehensive resources on market opportunities. 🇨🇴 R.A.I.C.E.S. Project focuses on bringing awareness to climate change issues in Latin America through a series of webinars, streams, workshops, and general media methods, emphasizing climate related issues in distant lands and within local communities as interconnected.

Are you a #YLAIAlumni? Then don't miss out on the Synergy Alumni Council networking event, TOMORROW October 23! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with other leading entrepreneurs, exchange knowledge, and build your network! Check your inbox for more information, including the event sign-up link. ✉️

FINAL REMINDER! 📢 The application for the YLAI Guatemala Entrepreneurial Camp will close TONIGHT, at 11:59PM EST for all #YLAIAlumni. General applications for non-YLAI alumni will remain open until October 25. With only a few hours left to apply, we encourage YLAI alumni to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to connect with other dynamic entrepreneurs, sharpen your leadership skills, and gain practical knowledge from other experienced entrepreneurs to apply to your own business. Know any Guatemalan entrepreneurs or social impact leaders this would interest? Tag them below or send this post to them! 🔗Sign up now: bit.ly/4h22edZ

ONE DAY LEFT FOR YLAI ALUMNI TO REGISTER! 🔔 Are you a #YLAIAlumni? Registration for the upcoming YLAI Guatemala Entrepreneurial Camp will be closing TOMORROW, at 11:59PM EST for YLAI alumni! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to build your network with other leading entrepreneurs in the region, exchange knowledge, and gain transformative insight from our incredible speakers and panels. General applications for non-YLAI alumni will remain open until October 25. 🔗Sign up today: bit.ly/4h22edZ

Join us as we celebrate the #YLAIAlumni through the YLAI Alumni Voices initiative, spearheaded by the 2023 Alumni Board! 🌟 This initiative includes over 30 recorded interviews of Alumni from across various years and industries collected by the Alumni Board, from the program’s very first pilot cohort in 2016 up until 2023. Alumni have shared their experiences, key tips, and valuable insider wisdom that they’ve collected throughout their careers.     By building on shared knowledge and learning from each other, the YLAI community can be empowered to work together toward the shared goal of bolstering innovation in the region. We are certain that the inspirational stories shared by the successful entrepreneurs that make up the YLAI Alumni community will only drive this mission forward! 

Don’t miss the upcoming #InPersonEvent in Guatemala City! 🚀 Join us to explore international market opportunities, connect with the #YLAINetwork, and learn from global market experts together with Red de Impacto LATAM. 📅 Date: November 15, 2024 🕓 Time: 4:00 - 7:30 PM GMT-6 📍 Location: Campus Tec, Guatemala City 🔗 Register now and secure your spot:  https://lnkd.in/gfXsNpwA 💡 Learn from experts in global markets, connect with other leaders, and discover strategies to scale your business. 🤝 This event is supported by our DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility) strategy. #TogetherOurImpactIsGreater 💚