From Passion to Action: Building EOT's Future Together

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Embracing Growth and Teamwork

As I reflect on this past year, I’m reminded of the vital role that passion and dedication play in everything we do at Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow. Building a strong, supportive team has been key to our success, and I’m proud of the various opportunities we've created for volunteers to contribute meaningfully.

I'm particularly excited about our upcoming Pitch For Ya Life event, where our 2024 cohort will showcase groundbreaking solutions. It truly takes a village to nurture these young innovators, and I am committed to rallying even more support to drive our mission forward.

One standout example from this year is Surya, our non-profit management intern, who has been instrumental in operationalizing our marketing and overall structure. His contributions, drawn from his MBA experience, have had a lasting impact on our organization. As Surya returns to school, we honor his service and the legacy he leaves behind.

Looking ahead, I plan to be more transparent about our needs and seek out the support we require—even if it means confronting my own fear of hearing "no." Operational excellence has been a focus for us, leading to a restructured organization and improved onboarding processes that empower our volunteers to achieve great results.

Together, we are building something extraordinary, and I’m excited for what’s to come.

Daniel P. Calderon

Spread the word, Pitch For Ya Life! will be taking place December 3 in NYC. 🌃

Pitch For Ya Life! is a competition that aims to empower at-promise youth from Black, Brown, and immigrant backgrounds. During the event, young entrepreneurs present their ideas to a panel of entrepreneurs and investors for the opportunity to receive funding and invaluable feedback. Alongside this competition, you can look forward to a variety of activities and opportunities to connect:

• _{Get networking in our Collab Corner and form valuable connections. 🤝🏾}

• _{In the 60-second ‘Fast Pitch’ Challenge, participants can jump in spontaneously to share their ideas for innovation in one minute or less.} ⏰

• _{Enjoy live music and refreshments.} 🎵

• _{Chances to take home limited edition event swag.} 🧢

Secure Your Early Bird Tickets to PFYL!

_{Join Club EOT to get access to early bird ticket discounts. Becoming an EOT member gives you the opportunity to support young, at-promise entrepreneurs of color. Within Club EOT, four tiers exist, each correlating to the amount of the members’ monthly giving:}

_{Each tier includes additional perks including discounts on merch and events. Become an EOT Club member and use code ‘Early24’ to get 10% off your PFYL tickets!} 🎟️🦜

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We Hope to See You There!

_{This is more than just an event—it’s a movement. Be part of the change and celebrate the future of entrepreneurship at Pitch For Ya Life. Early Bird Tickets are still available!}

_{Event Details:}

📍 _{New York City}
📅 _{Tuesday, December 3rd
🕕 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
(Location to be Announced!)}

_{As Black Business Month comes to an end, it’s important to reflect on the value Black businesses provide to communities around the world, and the ways in which we can continue to support them. These include:}

_{In addition to supporting black owned businesses, it is equally as important that black business owners have the tools necessary to support their success. Here are some resources to check out!}

•  _{Black Business accelerator: Amazon’s Black Business accelerator program offers finical support, mentorship, and educational resources.}

•  _{Black Girl Ventures: BGV support black and brown female founders through various activities such as a shark-tank-style pitch competition, as well a fellowships, digital communities and accelerator programs.}

• _{Black Connect: Black Connect is a non-profit that offers funding, mentorship, pro-bono legal services and financial planning to aspiring black business owners.}

•  _{Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow: If you’re reading this newsletter, there’s a good chance you are already familiar with Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow;), but just in case, here’s some more info: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow empowers young black and brown entrepreneurs with mentorship, youthpreneur summer camps, youthpreneur incubators, and events, such as Pitch For Ya Life!}

_{Meet Uthman Okunola, the innovative mind behind Auto-Connect, a game-changer in the auto service industry!} 🚗💡 _{Auto-Connect is your go-to app for connecting car owners with certified mechanics, offering everything from on-the-spot repairs to discounted car parts.}

_{Imagine the convenience of having a trusted mechanic come to you, like Uber but for car repairs! With Uthman's vision, Auto-Connect is making car maintenance hassle-free and affordable, ensuring you never face car troubles alone. It's not just about fixing cars; it's about redefining the entire car ownership experience!} 🌟

Click Below to Meet Priya in Austin!

_{Priya is a youthpreneur at Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow who is currently building her own business. Watch her day in the life to see some the behind the scenes of a youthpreneur!}

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