Almost 30 years ago, in a taxi in Argentina, Linda Rottenberg struck up a conversation with her driver, who had a PhD in Engineering. When she asked if he\u2019d ever considered becoming an entrepreneur, he didn\u2019t recognize the word\u2014he only knew \u201cempresario,\u201d the Spanish term for a big businessman. At that moment, Linda realized something powerful: there was no word in Spanish for \u201centrepreneur.\u201d This sparked a vision to bring entrepreneurship to those with the skills but without the access or support to launch bold ventures.<\/p>\n
Fast forward to 1997 in Chile, where Endeavor held its very first International Selection Panel (ISP). Since then, we\u2019ve empowered over 2,600 entrepreneurs across 40+ countries\u2014and this month, we celebrated our 100th in-person ISP in Dublin, Ireland. From September 16-18, entrepreneurs from over 15 countries gathered in Dublin, to learn from world-class business leaders, pitch their ventures, and celebrate this historic milestone.<\/p>\n
For over 27 years, we\u2019ve held ISPs around the world\u2014from S\u00e3o Paulo to Dubai, Athens to Dublin\u2014always seeking entrepreneurs who are not just building the next unicorn but also transforming entire ecosystems. While our core mission remains unchanged\u2014to transform economies through high-impact entrepreneurship\u2014our reach has expanded dramatically. In Dublin, a city rich in history and alive with innovation, we witnessed how far we\u2019ve come. The caliber of both candidates and panelists has never been higher, with entrepreneurs scaling rapidly and pushing the boundaries of innovation.<\/p>\n
From experiencing the Irish pub scene, complete with learning how to pour a Guinness pint, to engaging in high-stakes interviews at the iconic Aviva Stadium, this 100th ISP was a perfect blend of celebration and purpose. As we reflect on this milestone, it is clear that these 28 new Endeavor Entrepreneurs are not just poised for individual success\u2014they are the catalysts for the next generation. With their selection, they join a global network dedicated to scaling their impact and paying it forward by inspiring, mentoring, and investing in future innovators. These founders will continue to raise the bar and embody what it truly means to be high-impact entrepreneurs. Here’s to 100 ISPs\u2014and many more to come!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Almost 30 years ago, in a taxi in Argentina, Linda Rottenberg struck up a conversation with her driver, who had a PhD in Engineering. When she asked if he\u2019d ever considered becoming an entrepreneur, he didn\u2019t recognize the word\u2014he only knew \u201cempresario,\u201d the Spanish term for a big businessman. At that moment, Linda realized something…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":418150,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[228],"class_list":["post-418103","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-selection-series","region-global"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"