EMPOWERING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

With 30 million small businesses across the U.S., you might be one of many business owners affected by the 2020 pandemic crisis. Find resources through the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center COVID-19 Resource Navigator, who we’ve teamed up with, or be inspired by how some entrepreneurs have adapted.

 
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#SpreadGood Program Wrap Up

A cohort of diverse women entrepreneurs recently participated in the Bank of the West x Ulule #SpreadGood Program. The program was designed with a goal of imparting skills on the cohort that could help them both survive and thrive during these turbulent times. The entrepreneurs received specialized training and coaching from experts in various industries and roles. Experts included employees of LinkedIn, Airbnb, Google, Mailchimp, Converse, L'Oreal, Bank of the West, Ulule and many more. The program covered a variety of topics from telling your story, identifying your audience, social responsibility and social media tactics. You can benefit from this wealth of knowledge by accessing the session recordings on the #SpreadGood homepage. Let's continue to #SpreadGood!

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Introducing Mentor Makers LIVE - Celebrate the Power of Mentorship

Tuesday October 27, 2020

7:45 am PDT - 9:30 am PDT

Virtual meeting - See Registration for details

Join us for Mentoring Day to celebrate the power of Mentorship.  This live session brings together dedicated leaders to share how mentorship has shaped their lives as entrepreneurs. Hear from a business owner, a music executive, an investor, a TV star, a community builder, a pediatrician, a researcher, a mom of five, and a reverend. There will also be a special live performance by Whintley Phipps that you will not want to miss!

Sponsored by Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

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M&A BOOTCAMP - The Ultimate Guide to Mergers & Acquisition For Startups

Thursday October 29, 2020

10:00 am PDT - 3:00 pm PDT

Virtual Meeting - See Registration for details

Join us for a virtual M&A Bootcamp with experts and founders from Bank of the West - BNP Paribas, KPMG, Wilson Sonsini, and Woodruff Sawyer.

The Nasdaq Entrepreneur Center and our partners look forward to presenting an update on the current mergers and acquisitions environment, learning best practices on positioning yourself for future M&A opportunities, and taking away winning strategies for successful transitions.
 

Sponsored by Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Where are you in your journey?

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Your business is a great idea. Is it ready to be real?

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Your business is ready to jump. Is now the time?

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Your business is humming along. Is it ready to roar?

INTERVIEW

Billie Jean King Interview

We had the opportunity to sit down with tennis icon and social activist Billie Jean King during the 2019 BNP Paribas Open. She shared her extraordinary journey as an entrepreneur, how to decide when to take that plunge, and the importance of raising confident kids.
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Finding money for your business

From traditional bank loans to micro-lending, you may be surprised by how many new funding options are available today. We help connect you to them, regardless of business stage or need.

Solutions to run your business

With so many banking services available, we’ve put together some important questions to help you navigate choosing solutions for payments, payroll and fraud protection, to name just a few.

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