Enhancing the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Venture for All® is a global initiative whose mission is to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem in emerging and frontier markets through education and mentorship. Our programs educate and train young aspiring entrepreneurs to become enterprise builders and job creators, prepare and educate the small and family-owned business owner for the next stage of growth, and create marketplace development strategies for high potential corporate managers.
REVEL Training in Bamenda, Cameroon
Venture for All partners with the International Federation of Agricultural Development and the Global Youth Innovation Network to train aspiring entrepreneurs across Africa.
Model Entrepreneur Competition, Shanghai, China
Hosted by Shanghai High School International Division, 30 selected venture teams competed for top prizes. Columbia alumni served as judges including Paul Powen Shih '06 (event organizer), Michael Hsuan '03, Tsung-Hsien Shie GSAS, and Evan Shih-Chieh Chou '06.
Venture for Growth Webinar in Jakarta, Indonesia
Hosted by Binus University, business owners and young corporate leaders participated in live webcast on lean product innovation with Dr. Jack McGourty.
Online Class for Startup Founders in Odessa, Ukraine
Hosted by accelerator Terminal 42, founders engage with VFA faculty on lean product development and financial planning.
Venture for Growth Class in Tokyo, Japan
The third cohort of our unique in-country and online class for young corporate leaders looking to build their skills in business development and innovation.
Venture for Brand Power Class in New Delhi, India
Hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry FLO Division whose mission is to promote economic empowerment and equal opportunity for women.
Spiritual Enterprise Program, New York City, New York
New program prepares religious leaders for launching sustainable ventures.