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Sky's The Limit Celebrates Innovation In Entrepreneurship At Dreamland Festival's Spark Summit

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sky's The Limit's mission "to build a global community where all entrepreneurs and their allies can build meaningful relationships and grow together" is truly taking root in Tulsa, Oklahoma as the organization continues to support entrepreneurs in this community through game-changing programming. The organization's ecosystem of partnerships and top-notch mentors creates space digitally and in-person for its members to learn and thrive.

Key Points: 
  • The trailblazing duo shared their best insights and tips on becoming a founder and building community online and in-person through innovative approaches that encourage co-working, partnerships, and programming.
  • Spark Summit took place as part of the 3-day Dreamland Tulsa Festival and featured musical performances by rising stars like Grammy nominated hip-hop artist Rapsody, panel conversations, keynotes, art installations, VR/AR experiences, workshops, and more.
  • The Spark Summit space within the festival was created to spark innovation and connect creative leaders in Tulsa and beyond to learn and build the future together.
  • SkysTheLimit.org is a non-profit organization whose platform connects under-represented entrepreneurs with volunteer business professionals for free one-on-one mentoring.

Sky's The Limit Launches New Free Mentorship Program With High Impact Workshops

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Friday, September 23, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, is launching new programming to help train mentors and enhance their effectiveness and confidence in their role.

Key Points: 
  • SOAR consists of six high-impact workshops, each designed and created with mentors in mind, to build soft skills that add depth and authenticity to their advising relationships with Sky's the Limit entrepreneurs.
  • Each module is a live learning experience, recorded and made available to watch or rewatch in mentors' own time, complete with exercises and relevant resources.
  • Six workshops are presently available:
    Self-Awareness Increased knowledge of self goes hand-in-hand with understanding others and so this is the starting point of the training journey.
  • SkysTheLimit.org is a non-profit organization whose platform connects under-represented entrepreneurs with volunteer business professionals for free one-on-one mentoring.

Sky's The Limit Gives Away Highest Grant Amount On Record for August

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Sep. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, celebrates finishing a banner month in August, delivering more entrepreneur mentorship, business resources, and grant funding than ever before.

Key Points: 
  • August was a busy month in terms of programming and initiatives.
  • The organization's signature programming offers a combination of professional mentorship, business training and resources, and access to funding opportunities.
  • SkysTheLimit.org is a non-profit organization whose platform connects under-represented entrepreneurs with volunteer business professionals for free one-on-one mentoring.
  • The team also provides education and training opportunities to all members as well as monthly funding opportunities.

Sky's The Limit Celebrates Hispanic Entrepreneurs In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Beginning Sept. 15

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Sep. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, supports Hispanic entrepreneurs who work to bring their dreams alive through small business ownership, and commemorates Hispanic Heritage as we move into Hispanic Heritage Month.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Sep. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, supports Hispanic entrepreneurs who work to bring their dreams alive through small business ownership, and commemorates Hispanic Heritage as we move into Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • The 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Observance Theme: "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation."
  • We're shouting out a couple of Hispanic entrepreneurs thriving on the Sky's the Limit platform: congratulations, Jocelyn Rodriguez and Valeria Pratto !
  • SkysTheLimit.org is a non-profit organization whose platform connects under-represented entrepreneurs with volunteer business professionals for free one-on-one mentoring.

Sky's The Limit Virtual "Beyond Borders" Panel Discussion Featured Migrant and Refugee Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, supports ALL entrepreneurs who work on behalf of causes they are passionate about – regardless of their country of origin. This month, the organization hosted a virtual panel featuring three refugee and migrant entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the organization hosted a virtual panel featuring three refugee and migrant entrepreneurs.
  • The panel discussion, held virtually on August 10, and moderated by Sky's the Limit Chief Operating Officer (COO) Laura Plato, featured Abraham Mwinda, Founder, YCE International ; Alejandra Brown, Founder, Resiliados Project & Embraved LLC; and, Gloire Bora, Owner, Go Postal .
  • Refugee entrepreneurs face numerous obstacles when it comes to launching and growing their businesses successfully.
  • These are the reasons we designed a comprehensive initiative focused on refugee entrepreneurs called Rise Up .

Sky's The Limit Congratulates Latest Grant-Winning Entrepreneur

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Thursday, August 25, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, supports Black non-profit entrepreneurs who work on behalf of causes they are passionate about – and that exist to help others. This month, the organization celebrates its latest grant-awarded entrepreneur, Asia Speights.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the organization celebrates its latest grant-awarded entrepreneur, Asia Speights.
  • Watching her premature twins struggle for nutrition in the NICU was frustrating and heartbreaking for Ms. Speights and her husband.
  • Her Sky's the Limit mentors successfully guided her through wiring a business plan, opening a bank account, and designing a website.
  • In 2021, Ms. Speights received Sky's the Limit CVC Young Innovator Award in the amount of $20,000, was selected by the STL community to win the $2,500.

Sky's The Limit Amplifies Black Businesses Through Dynamic Partnerships & Programs

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

TULSA, Okla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, is expanding its reach and amplifying black businesses through an exciting new partnership with Tulsa, Oklahoma-based organization, Build In Tulsa, to provide vital support to emerging black businesses and entrepreneurs. Build In Tulsa provides entrepreneurs with a network of accelerators, mentoring, education, networking, and direct financial assistance to build community and strategic partnerships. The organization's mission aligns with Sky's The Limit's commitment to being a pathway to access funding and mentoring that help traditionally underrepresented entrepreneurs achieve their dreams and find real success in the market.

Key Points: 
  • Build In Tulsa provides entrepreneurs with a network of accelerators, mentoring, education, networking, and direct financial assistance to build community and strategic partnerships.
  • Sky's the Limit and Build In Tulsa both understand the importance of taking great ideas and growing them into industry disrupting companies.
  • The mission of Build in Tulsa is to close the racial wealth gap in America by catalyzing the creation of multi-generational Black wealth through tech and entrepreneurship.
  • Rooted in the legacy of Black Wall Street, Build In Tulsa is committed to providing opportunity for minority entrepreneurs who have historically been resources and funding.

SkysTheLimit.org Says June Will Be Banner Month for Funding Grants to Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

OAKLAND, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SkysTheLimit.org ("Sky's the Limit"), the digital community transforming the playing field for entrepreneurial success, is pleased to announce it plans to give away over $20,000 to entrepreneurs on its platform in the month of June 2022. Sky's the Limit has already given away $250,000 to date.

Key Points: 
  • This month, the Friends and Family Grant will be augmented by a host of additional grant opportunities including the Next Level Pitch Event, described below.
  • Last month, Sky's the Limit launched a new grant initiative, the Next Level Pitch Event; the winners were announced on June 9, 2022.
  • Presentation pitches were limited to five minutes and included an introduction, elevator pitch, and how funding will further the entrepreneur's business goals.
  • The team also provides education and training opportunities to all members as well as monthly funding opportunities.

Upwork Launches Academy and Bolsters Community Offerings to Support Independent Talent

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK), the worlds work marketplace, today launched Upwork Academy , a learning hub for professionals looking to build their business on Upwork, in addition to releasing a wide-ranging set of updates, features, and resources for its Upwork Community .

Key Points: 
  • Upwork (Nasdaq: UPWK), the worlds work marketplace, today launched Upwork Academy , a learning hub for professionals looking to build their business on Upwork, in addition to releasing a wide-ranging set of updates, features, and resources for its Upwork Community .
  • Introduction of Academy Coaching cohorts to help talent succeed on Upwork.
  • Join us as our team walks through the new on-demand resource for talent and discusses the improved Community experience for independent professionals.
  • Our talent community earned over $3.3 billion on Upwork in 2021 across more than 10,000 skills in categories including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations.

SKYSTHELIMIT.ORG ("SKY'S THE LIMIT") and NEWWAVE FOUNDATION Announce Webinar Series: MONEY TALKS

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Friday, February 18, 2022

Laura Plato, COO Skysthelimit.org and Sherifah Munis, Founder Ne http://www.ve Foundation conclude the 2-Day event.

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  • Laura Plato, COO Skysthelimit.org and Sherifah Munis, Founder Ne http://www.ve Foundation conclude the 2-Day event.
  • Free business education resources and training are available on the site, and each month the community upvotes an entrepreneur for grant money to help capitalize their business.
  • SkysTheLimit.org is a non-profit organization whose platform connects underrepresented entrepreneurs with volunteer business professionals for free one-on-one mentoring.
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    The Newwave Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is focused on inspiring the next generation of dreamers by creating opportunities for educational equality.