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Excited to kickoff Global Innovation Day with Dr. Caroline Levander, Vice President for Global Partnership at Rice University on 3/10 at Texas House! From Rice University’s strategic collaborations in India, Canada, and Mexico, to TrueLeap Inc’s work on the ground in DRC, Ghana, and India, to Born Global Community’s chapters across continents, this discussion will highlight how cross-border partnerships, AI-enabled learning, and ecosystem development are shaping the future of global learning and workforce development worldwide. ?? Key topics include: ? The role of global demographics in shaping the future of education & workforce development ? How emerging technologies like AI are scaling education in resource-limited regions ? The power of global partnerships in advancing innovation & entrepreneurship ? What’s next in global learning & economic transformation ?? Monday, March 10 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM CT [Following #BornGlobal 12-1 on the Rooftop] ?? Texas House @ The Riley Building | 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX ?? Hosted by Rice University, this session is an incredible opportunity to engage with pioneers shaping the future of education, investment, and workforce development on a global scale. Thank you Lauren M. Postler, MSSW for organizing and thank you Lisa Ross for coordinating. Can’t wait to join this dynamic conversation with Caroline and all the innovators in the room! If you’re in Austin for SXSW, let’s connect. ?? #GlobalInnovation #EdTech #Entrepreneurship #CrossBorderCollaboration #TrueLeap #RiceUniversity

?? ?? ?? Bridging Talent & Capital – The Future of Global Entrepreneurship ? ?? On March 10, 2025, at 12pm CT, join us for #BornGlobal event hosted by #TrueLeap's founder Dr. Sunny Shuoyang Zhang at Texas House Rooftop for an EPIC conversation on how globally born entrepreneurs can build global brands, scale beyond borders, and attract investment. ?? Featuring visionary leaders shaping the future of global entrepreneurship: ?? Chris Do – Emmy-winning designer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Futur?. A master at building global creative communities. ?? Ihar Mahaniok – Managing Partner, Geek Ventures. Two 100x exits, early investor in a Decacorn. ?? Han Shen – Founding Partner, iFly.vc. Investor backing globally born entrepreneurs. ?? Welcome Remarks: Lucas Chaya del Pino – Board of Director, Born Global Community; Owner, Rent in TEX ?? March 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ?? Texas House Rooftop | 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX (Following the Investor Brunch at Funded House) ?? What to expect: ? Challenges & opportunities for immigrant & international founders ? How globally born entrepreneurs can scale beyond borders ? The investor’s playbook for funding global startups ? Why education, mentorship & communities fuel startup success ?? Entrepreneurs, creatives, investors & innovators gathering from around the world at SXSW—you don’t want to miss this! ?? FREE event | NO BADGE NEEDED ?? Sign up here: https://lu.ma/x9ieuk5r ?? Tag a friend who’s attending SXSW ?? Repost to share with your network! Sandip Bordoloi, Ph.D. Dario Calogero #TrueLeap #BornGlobal #SXSW #Entrepreneurship #GlobalInnovation #Startups #VentureCapital #ChrisDo #TheFutur #GeekVentures #iFlyVC

?? It blows my mind to bring together the world’s boldest founders and investors—creative pioneers and industry leaders I personally admire—for #BornGlobal! ???? On March 10, 2025, at noon, join us at Texas House Rooftop for an EPIC conversation to dive deep into "Bridging Talent & Capital: The Future of Global Entrepreneurship," an epic conversation on how globally born entrepreneurs can build a global brand, scale beyond borders, and attract investment, featuring: ?? Chris Do – Emmy-winning designer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Futur?. A master at building global creative communities. ?? Ihar Mahaniok – Managing Partner, Geek Ventures. Two 100x exits, early investor in a Decacorn. ?? Han Shen – Founding Partner, iFly.vc. Investor backing globally born entrepreneurs. ?? Welcome Remarks: Lucas Chaya del Pino – Board of Director, Born Global Community; Owner, Rent in TEX ?? March 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ?? Texas House Rooftop | 315 Lavaca St, Austin, TX Following the Investor Brunch at Funded House ?? Expect real insights, bold strategies, and powerful takeaways on: ? Challenges & opportunities facing immigrant & international founders ? How globally born entrepreneurs can scale beyond borders ? The investor’s playbook for funding global entrepreneurship ? Why education, mentorship & communities fuel startup success ?? None of this would be possible without the tremendous support of my great friend Lucas. Thank you so much for everything you do! ?? Entrepreneurs, creatives, investors & innovators gathering at SXSW from all over the world—you don't want to miss this! ?? FREE event *NO BADGE NEEDED* ?? Sign up here: https://lu.ma/x9ieuk5r ?? Tag a friend who's going to SXSW ?? Repost to share with your network Special thanks to Sarah Romanko Elijah May Lauren M. Postler, MSSW Salvatore Grignano Robert Pieroni Christian (Chris) Mahoney Willy Verbrugghe Yang Cheung Ariel Serber Mabast Ahmad Leonel Kachie Takoudjou Thiago Pinto dos Reis Kinjal Kothari #VentureCapital #Startups #TrueLeap #TheFutur #iFlyVC #GeekVentures #GlobalEntrepreneurship #GlobalInnovation

You don't need to be a YouTuber. If you have knowledge, you can make income and impact. The global e-learning market is projected to reach $800B by 2030. YOU are part of this unstoppable wave of knowledge economy. Are you riding it or getting left behind? We are in the middle of an education revolution. The creator economy is shifting from entertainment to expertise. People are paying for valuable content that helps them grow and succeed. You don't need to be a YouTuber. You don't need to quit your day job. If you have knowledge, you can monetize It. Why NOW? → AI automates content creation, scaling, and marketing → You don’t need a massive following—just valuable skills → You can sell courses, coaching, digital products, and more! More Than Income—It’s Impact: → Bridging the gap between academia and industry → Building the future of lifelong learning → Making education more affordable and accessible Grow Your Brand & Business, too: → Elevate your thought leadership—teaching positions you as an expert → Expand visibility—drive marketing & business development → Generate high-quality leads—educating your audience builds trust HOW to Start: 1?? Pick Your Lane – Identify your niche and audience 2?? Research the Market – Find out what people are willing to pay for 3?? Create & Package Your Expertise – Turn knowledge into events, courses, digital products, coaching and consulting 4?? Monetize & Scale – Use AI to automate and grow your business 5?? Launch & Iterate – Get feedback, improve, and expand ???We need more experts to sharing their knowledge to make quality education more accessible around the world. Don’t miss this unstoppable wave of knowledge economy. Start now—this guide below will show you how. ?? Repost to help your network. ?? DM me to join TrueLeap Inc Beta. What’s stopping you from monetizing your expertise? #MonetizeYourExpertise #KnowledgeEconomy #AI #Elearning #TrueLeap #LifelongLearning #GlobalImpact -- ?? Hello there! From fresh off the boat to two decades in corporate and academia, Sandip Bordoloi, Ph.D. and I founded TrueLeap Inc to accelerate global access to quality education. Currently operating across #Africa, #India, and #Americas ??????, we are actively seeking mission-aligned partners to expand our impact worldwide. If you're interested in collaborating, let’s connect! ?? ? Follow me Dr. Sunny Shuoyang Zhang ? Follow TrueLeap Inc

If you’re looking for a platform to turn your #IntellectualCapital into #FinancialCapital while making an impact on education accessibility, TrueLeap Inc is here to help! We’re not just another digital education platform—we actively work on the ground, discovering market needs and raising awareness to ensure your expertise scale to a greater reach. ?? ?? ?? This is how we do it. First in #Africa. Now in #India. Here's a recap from the the holidays. ???? With 1.4 billion people and over 900 million online, India is the largest market in the world full of opportunities. We couldn’t have asked for a better moment to officially debut in India than at the #AssamBookFair in #Guwahati over the course of 12 days from Dec 27th 2024 to Jan 7th 2025, one of the country’s largest educational events shattering all previous records on sales and traffic. ? One of our biggest highlights??Exclusive conversations with: ?? Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Minister of Education Minister, on improving school education. ?? Prasanta Phukan, Minister of Skills, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, on the critical role of e-learning in workforce development. ?? Creators, experts, educators, industry leaders, policymakers, students and parents who provided invaluable insights on our product market fit. ?? A Huge Thank You! Shoutout to everyone who visited our booth and supported us from across the world—especially the world-class experts who are building content with us! ?? What’s Next? TrueLeap is committed to scaling across India, Africa, and the Americas, integrating localized content and community-driven education to make quality learning more accessible and affordable than ever before. ?? Want to be part of this movement and monetize your expertise? No need for stitching together EventBrite, Google Form, Zoom, WhatsApp, Slack, payment apps while struggle with marketing and sales... Repost and tag the connections in your network who might be interested in partnering with us and bring TrueLeap to their local communities. Join our list of experts and be the first to receive an invite to see our demo! Sign up at the link in the comments below. ?? #TrueLeap #GlobalEducation #EdTech #FutureOfLearning #OnlineLearning #Africa #India #Assam #Educators #SubjectMatterExperts #Creators

?? "#BornGlobal was the ultimate FOMO at SXSW 2024," according to my friend Michael Ang, so make sure you don't miss the next one. ?? Join us to celebrate innovation and global connections at our End-of-Year Soirée! This is your chance to wrap up the year with a bang—an evening of inspiration and forward-thinking vibes. Join the Born Global Community and Argentina-Texas Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening, supported by our wonderful partners Dell Technologies #DellforStartups, Rent in TEX, CHL Property Management, FoolFarm Spa, Techqueria, and Dux Capital.? ?? When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM?? ?? Where: Wanderlust Shady Lane, Austin, Texas? Why You Should Be There: ? Hear insights from global leaders in entrepreneurship and innovation.?? ? Dive discussions on trends and cross-border opportunities.?? ? Network with a global-minded community* of entrepreneurs, investors, and change makers.? This isn’t just a party—it’s a launchpad for collaborations, partnerships, and ideas that will shape 2025 and beyond. If you are a global minded entrepreneur or investor, this is the place you belong. ? ?? Did I mention this is the planning meeting for Born Global SXSW 2025? Last time we made waves with a 300-capacity event drawing 900+ registrations. It's time to kick off the next one!? A huge shoutout to Lucas Chaya del Pino for the remarkable leadership, and for our amazing team and partners for making it happen: Daniel La Rocca, MA, MBA, José Luis Silva Vázquez, YJ Lin, Gina Vaidya, ANDREA CINELLI, Ezekiel Quintanilla, Yesenia Odalyss, Mariana Mu?ozcano, Judyth Estrada Salinas, Gerardo Vazquez, Kinjal Kothari, Jessie Wang Ph.D., Rami Ayasso, and many more.? From cultivating global talents at TrueLeap Inc to supporting global entrepreneurs at #BornGlobal. I could not dream of a more fulfilling life. ?? Let’s toast to a well accomplished 2024 and set the stage for an incredible 2025. ????See you there!? #GlobalInnovation #BornGlobal #EndOfYearParty #Entrepreneurs #Investors #Networking #GlobalCommunity #Celebrate #Austin #SXSW Photos from SXSW and eMerge Americas 2024

One of the secret weapons of Silicon Valley is the close collaboration of #startups and #universities. Here’s how to facilitate such collaboration anywhere: 1?? Talent Pipeline: Startups can tap into a fantastic pool of bright, motivated students, providing internship and apprenticeship opportunities. Meanwhile, universities help students gain real-world experience and prepare them for the workforce, while startups cultivate potential hires early on. 2?? Research Projects: Universities often have the expertise and for groundbreaking research, while startups have the agility to test innovative solutions and gather empirical evidence. By collaborating, startups gain cutting-edge insights, faculty and studnets get access to field data, while universities have a great impact in the real world. 3?? Experiential Learning: Startups can offer students hands-on experience through real-world projects, case studies, or internships. This collaboration not only gives students practical skills but also allows startups to benefit from fresh perspectives and innovative problem-solving. 4?? Joint Events: Co-hosting events like presentations, pitch competitions, workshops, and hackathon helps startups attract and select talent, while universities strengthen their industry ties and offer students unique opportunities to engage with business leaders for career development. 5?? Mutual Investment: Many universities have incubators, accelerators, and venture funds to support startups in scaling their operations. In return, successful startups often give back through mentorship, investment, and become donors to scholarships and other philanthropic projects. This creates a sustainable cycle of collaboration and growth. Clearly, working closely together not only benefits universities and startups, but also benefits the whole innovation ecosystem. At TrueLeap Inc, we are bridging the gap between academia and industry as we carry on the mission to accelerate global access to quality education. Operating in the U.S., Africa, and India, TrueLeap is working with private and public partners on the ground. We invite students, faculty, and administrators to join our special event on “Academic Collaboration and Talent Recruitment” on Saturday 10/26 6-8pm. Our offering: 1. For students: opportunities to join our production crew, content team, and campus ambassador program. We are hiring! 2. For experts: state of art production faculty to create high quality dynamic educational video content. 3. For universities: global reach to millions of students worldwide, especially in emerging markets with huge youth populations and economic growth. Our asking: Join us for a meaningful and productive evening at TrueLeap Innovation Studio. See event link in comments below. Please help us reach the right people by reposting and tagging your contacts who might be interested. Thank you in advance for your support. ?? #InnovationEcosystem #TrueLeapStudio

?? False advertisement alert: It’s not a hockey game for pros only, but a fun public skating session for everyone! ??Come join us for IMMIGRANTS ON ICE with Founders, Funders, Family, and Friends to celebrate International Children's Day and Immigrant Heritage Month on Saturday June 1 at 1:30 PM at Ice Skate Memorial City. ?? No skills required. You can bring or rent skates and glide (or wobble) on the ice, or chill with the kids at the ??????? #TrueLeapPopUpLibrary by the rink. Grab a free book to take home—brought to you by TrueLeap Inc. ?? Our hockey coach Christian (Chris) Mahoney, President and Board Director at Born Global Community, reminds everyone to dress warmly and wear gloves while enjoying the escape from the Houston heat! ? Sign up via link in comments below. You don’t need to be an immigrant or have ice skating skills to join us; you just need to have fun! And you don’t want to miss it! Theresa P. Mabast Ahmad Fernando Moguel Willy Verbrugghe Natasha Gorodetsky Salvatore Grignano Tanu Grewal ???????????? Mahesh Sashital #ImmigrantsOnIce #BornGlobal #TrueLeap #Founders #Funders #FamilyFun #InternationalChildrensDay #ImmigrantHeritageMonth