IMPACT REPORT 2007–2008 - Endeavor Chile

ENDEAVOR MEXICO’S REGIONAL EXPANSION
In 2008, Endeavor Mexico launched an aggressive strategy to increase its presence
across the nation. Endeavor has partnered with universities and the top business leaders
in the states of Puebla, Guanajuato, Baja California, Chiapas, Aguascalientes, Jalisco
and Nuevo León to launch a franchise office in each place. Endeavor is creating
“mini-Endeavors” by selecting young entrepreneurs—some of whom may become
full fledged Endeavor Entrepreneurs—and then providing them with a network of
local business leaders and consulting services.
MEDIA
The media plays a hugely important role in legitimizing the work of High-
Impact Entrepreneurs. This is especially critical in cultures that do not celebrate
the success of entrepreneurs.
IN 2007–8, ENDEAVOR ENTREPRENEURS HAD OVER 8000
HITS IN THE MEDIA!
INSPIRING NEW ENTREPRENEURS
Endeavor is a proud partner of Global Entrepreneurship Week from November 17–23,
2008. Global Entrepreneurship Week is designed to unleash the power of entrepreneurship
all over the world. In 2007, Entrepreneurship Week USA and Enterprise Week UK involved
nearly a million individuals. This year, as the initiative goes global, that number will
be vastly exceeded.
THROUGH GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK, ENDEAVOR
BRAZIL ALONE PLANS TO REACH 1 MILLION PEOPLE DIRECTLY
AND 100 MILLION PEOPLE THROUGH ITS MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS
WITH BRAZIL’S FOUR TOP TV STATIONS!
Every Endeavor affiliate plans to host conferences, roundtables, business plan competitions,
innovation challenges, and networking events geared towards young, aspiring entrepreneurs.
As of July 2008, Endeavor had partnered with over 300 local organizations to unleash the
spirit of entrepreneurship. Please reach out to outreach@endeavor.org to get involved!
In Turkey, Endeavor has formed partnerships with Doğan Media Group, a leading
media company that owns several magazines, to promote Endeavor’s work. Hürriyet,
which is owned by Endeavor Board Member Vuslat Dogan Sabancı, runs regular features
on Endeavor Entrepreneurs. Referans Newspaper hosts an annual “Fast Fish” award for
companies that have demonstrated successful rapid growth and provides Endeavor with
the most promising companies to enter Endeavor’s Search & Selection process.
SHARING BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES
Endeavor Argentina’s entrepreneurs are changing the way that business is conducted.
Endeavor and the American Express Foundation are implementing the first ever CSRentrepreneur
program in Argentina. The program aims to identify and support entrepreneurs
that want to integrate an economic and social impact into the visions of their companies
and into their leadership. Endeavor Entrepreneurs representing the tech, energy, logistics,
and consumer goods sectors are learning about and incorporating CSR into their operations.
Endeavor Brazil’s Marketing Campaign for GE Week
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