Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA)

🎉 We have a Global Champion!🎉
Congratulations Ni Kadek Karina Dewi! Your amazing journey from the terraces of Bali to the main stage at the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards has blown us away.

You embody the tenacious spirit of entrepreneurship and your commitment to being the first in your family to complete schooling and attend college while also building a business (entirely self-taught) is truly inspirational. 👏

We salute you! 🙌⭐️

🎉 The moment you’ve all been waiting for! 🎉

Catch the finale of Start it Up season on GSEA’s YouTube channel right now! 👉 https://youtu.be/OpL8mRdt4j0

👑 Which student will take home the title of Global Student Entrepreneur of the year? 💰 Who will bank the cash prize of $50 000? 👀 You’ll have to tune in to find out.



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Meet David Hodgson: Judge of GSEA Global Finals 🌟

David Hodgson, winner of GSEA 2022/23 and founder of Hollo Medical, designed the Bre-Z Chamber, a pocket-size asthma inhaler chamber. A trained doctor and engineer, David is graduating from medical school at Dalhousie University. His mission is to help everyone get the most out of each breath.

👉 Vote for your favorite student entrepreneur and cheer them on! Comment under the post your favorite student entrepreneur!

📺 Don't miss the thrilling finale of Start it Up Season 3 on July 3 at 6 PM CEST / 12 PM ET / 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/

Catch Episode 6 of Start it Up to see who David Hodgson selects as the 2024 GSEA Global Champion! Watch now via the link provided!

Meet Arlene Steyl: Judge of GSEA Global Finals 🌟

Arlene Steyl is dedicated to transforming the tech industry in Africa. As the co-founder of WeThinkCode_ and Dire Wolf, Arlene has revolutionized education and insurance advisory. She is also the co-founder of BiB, Africa’s digital audio library, and a winner of the Forbes Woman Africa Technology and Innovation Award.

Watch Episode 6 of Start it Up to see who Arlene Steyl selects as the 2024 GSEA Global Champion! Watch now via the link provided!

👉 Vote for your favorite student entrepreneur and cheer them on! Comment under the post your favorite student entrepreneur!

📺 Don't miss the thrilling finale of Start it Up Season 3 on July 3 at 6 PM CEST / 12 PM ET / 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/

3 hours to go! Introducing Volkan Gunel: Judge of GSEA Global Finals 🌟

Reşat Volkan Gunel (Türkiye) is the founder of LimaVentures (Istanbul) and Businessights (Amsterdam). Volkan is an expert in investing in early-stage tech startups and has provided holistic services to support emerging companies. With 21 startup investments and several successful exits, Volkan’s expertise is invaluable.

👉 Vote for your favorite student entrepreneur and cheer them on! Comment under the post your favorite student entrepreneur!
📺 Don't miss the thrilling finale of Start it Up Season 3 on July 3 at 6 PM CEST / 12 PM ET / 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/

Tune into Episode 6 of Start it Up to find out Volkan Gunel’s choice for the 2024 GSEA Global Champion!

Just 4 hours left till the grand FINALE! And it's time to meet Jamie Pujara: Judge of GSEA Global Finals 🌟

Jamie Pujara, the incoming Global Chair of and Founder & CEO of buyrentkenya.com, has transformed the real estate landscape in Kenya. He has spearheaded real estate development projects and culinary ventures, showcasing his passion for innovation and excellence. We're honored to have a support from such esteemed individual empowering the future of entrepreneurship.

👉 Vote for your favorite student entrepreneur and cheer them on! Comment under the post your favorite student entrepreneur!
📺 Don't miss the thrilling finale of Start it Up Season 3 on July 3 at 6 PM CEST / 12 PM ET / 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/gg6bcaZW

Join us in Episode 6 of Start it Up to discover Jamie Pujara’s pick for the 2024 GSEA Global Champion!

🌟 Meet Jenny Holmström: Judge of GSEA Global Finals 🌟

Jenny Holmström (Sweden) is the former CEO and Co-founder of Coupleness, an app with a mission to make investing in your relationship easy and mainstream. Jenny’s impressive background includes working for the UN, co-founding a child rights organization, and winning awards for her communication skills. Currently, she advises startup boards and is establishing her fourth startup.

Don’t miss the finale of Start it Up Episode 6 to see who Jenny Holmström chooses as the 2024 GSEA Global Champion! Watch now via the link provided!

👉 Vote for your favorite student entrepreneur and cheer them on! Comment under the post your favorite student entrepreneur!
📺 Don't miss the thrilling finale of Start it Up Season 3 on July 3 at 6 PM CEST / 12 PM ET / 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/

Let's support these amazing young innovators and celebrate their journey to success! 🎉🚀

🎉 A Big Congratulations to the Top 6 Finalists of GSEA 2024! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce our incredible finalists who have made it to the GSEA Global Finals! 🌟

🌍 Doğa Özdengülsün from Europe - Founder of MediTechLabs
🌟 Yara Yousry from MEPA - Founder of Bahtinet
🌍 Logan James from North America - Founder of ThriftJam
🌟 Nishkarsh Srivastava from South Asia - Founder of Findr
🌍 Natã Vargas from LAC - Founder of LimbX
🌟 Ni Kadek Karina Dewi from North Asia and APAC - Founder of Bioghum

These outstanding student entrepreneurs have showcased their innovation, dedication, and entrepreneurial spirit to reach this prestigious stage. Now, it's your turn to get involved! Who do you think will clinch the title of the Global Champion?

👉 Vote for your favorite student entrepreneur and cheer them on!
📺 Don't miss the thrilling finale of Start it Up Season 3 on July 3 at 6 PM CEST / 12 PM ET / 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/

Let's support these amazing young innovators and celebrate their journey to success! 🎉🚀

Join us as we cheer on Ni Kadek Karina Dewi from Indonesia, the brilliant founder of Bioghum, representing North Asia and APAC in the 2024 GSEA Global Semi-Finals! 🌟

Karina's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From the beautiful island of Bali to her first international travel to Singapore for the GSEA regional quarter-finals, and now onto the global stage! 🌍✈️

Ever been to Bali and noticed those smoky barbecues? Not great for the environment, right? Well, Karina has a genius solution! 🚀 Bioghum transforms sorghum waste into an eco-friendly alternative to charcoal, reducing carbon emissions by 28.42% and boosting farmers' incomes by 4.25 million rupiah. 🌱💰

Catch Karina's incredible story on Start t Up, episode 3 going live TODAY at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET | 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel. Don't miss this chance to support young entrepreneurs making a global impact! 🎬🌟

🔔 Subscribe to the GSEA YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss a moment of this exciting series! Let's rally together and celebrate these amazing talents! 🎉📣

Episode 2 of Start it Up Season 3 is going live TODAY at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET | 9:30 IST! 🌟✨

You will meet Collins Kathuli from Kenya, representing the MEPA region in the GSEA Global Semi-Finals. Collins is no stranger to GSEA—this is his 4th time competing, and each time he has taken valuable feedback home to grow and improve his company, Kyanda Africa. 🌍💡

Kyanda Africa is on a mission to transform financial services in Africa with an affordable, easy-to-use digital payment platform. With a low-transaction cost model, Kyanda is making financial transactions accessible to everyone, especially the unbanked and underbanked. Collins and his team are driving a movement for financial inclusion and innovation, creating a brighter future for all. 💰🌱

This year, Collins has flown to Cape Town to compete on the global stage at the GSEA Global Semi-Finals. Will he make it to the finals? Tune in to watch his inspiring journey and find out! 🎬✈️

📺 Watch Episode 2 and support Collins on his incredible path to success! 👉 https://www.youtube.com//

🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the GSEA YouTube channel for more amazing stories. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Start it Up Season 3!

Today is the day! Start it Up Season 3 premieres in just ONE HOUR, and we can't wait to introduce you to Thomas Saad from Colombia, representing LAC in the 2024 GSEA Global Semi-Finals! 🚀🌍

Thomas is the innovative founder of Wizybot, the world's first ChatGPT integration for Shopify, revolutionizing customer support and sales assistance. 🛒🤖 With Wizybot, online stores can now offer top-notch, 24/7 customer service, ensuring shoppers have the best experience possible.

Imagine seamless interactions, instant responses, and satisfied customers—all thanks to Thomas's groundbreaking technology. Wizybot is set to transform the e-commerce landscape, making it easier for businesses to thrive and customers to shop with confidence. 🛍️💬

Join us TODAY at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET on the GSEA YouTube channel to support Thomas and other young entrepreneurs making waves globally! 🌟🎉 https://www.youtube.com/

🔔 Subscribe to the GSEA YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you won't miss a moment of this thrilling premiere! Let’s cheer on these amazing talents together! 🎬📣

Tune in today and cheer for Doğa Özdengülsün from Turkey, representing Europe in the 2024 GSEA Global Semi-Finals! 🌟🌍

🌟Don't miss Doğa's incredible journey and many more inspiring stories on Start it Up, premiering TODAY at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET on the GSEA YouTube channel. Let’s support these young entrepreneurs making a global impact! 📣 https://www.youtube.com/

Doğa is the brilliant mind behind MediTechLabs, tackling one of the healthcare sector's biggest headaches: documentation and paperwork. 🏥📝 Imagine doctors focusing entirely on their patients while AutoNote handles the paperwork, reducing staffing costs, and boosting document quality.

With on-premise solutions ensuring patient data security, MediTechLabs is set to revolutionize healthcare by lightening the workload of doctors and enhancing patient care. 🚀

🔔 Subscribe to the GSEA YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you won't miss a second of the action! Get ready to be inspired! 🎬🎉

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🎉 The Countdown Begins! 🎉

We're just 6 HOURS away from the highly anticipated premiere of Start it Up Season 3! 🌟 Get ready to be blown away by the brightest young entrepreneurs from around the globe as they showcase their groundbreaking innovations and unstoppable passion. 🌍✨

💪 Join us TODAY at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET | 9:30 PM IST on the GSEA YouTube channel and cheer for the talented minds representing your region! 📣https://www.youtube.com/

From cutting-edge tech solutions to life-changing healthcare innovations, these student entrepreneurs are here to inspire and amaze you. Don't miss out on this incredible journey of ambition, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

Set your alarms, gather your friends and family, and get ready to support these future leaders! 🎬🚀

🔔 Subscribe to the GSEA YouTube channel now and turn on notifications so you won't miss a second of the action! Let's make some noise and celebrate these young visionaries together! 🎉🎉🎉

Just a few hours away from the Start it Up Season 3 premiere, we're thrilled to introduce the brilliant student entrepreneur representing North America: Andrew Cordssen-David from the USA! 🌟

Andrew's groundbreaking business, HeadFirst, is here to revolutionize concussion testing and protect our greatest asset: our brains. 🧠 As a former university and professional hockey player, Andrew knows firsthand how flawed current concussion testing methods are, leaving up to 50% of concussions undetected. 😱

But fear not! HEadFirst has developed a game-changing rapid test, delivering accurate concussion detection within 15 minutes of impact. 🕒💥 Say goodbye to outdated methods and hello to a safer future for athletes!

Cheer on Andrew and his incredible mission starting TODAY at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET on the GSEA YouTube channel. Don't miss out—subscribe now and join the excitement! 🎉🔔 https://www.youtube.com/

🌟 Get ready to be inspired! 🌟 Meet Natã Vargas from Brazil, the LAC region representative in the 2024 GSEA Global Semi-Finals.

Natã is the visionary founder of LimbX, an innovative startup revolutionizing the field of bionic and myoelectric prosthetics. By combining 3D printing technology with advanced electronics, LimbX is dedicated to restoring mobility and empowering lives. Their mission is to provide functional, cost-effective prosthetics that offer autonomy to those who have undergone amputations.

Unlike traditional prosthetics, LimbX uses the agility and affordability of 3D printing to create precise, highly functional prosthetics that prioritize aesthetics, functionality, and comfort.

Dive into Natã's incredible journey on Start it Up. Season 3 premieres on June 28 at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET.

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🌟 From the heart of Kazakhstan to the forefront of cancer diagnosis, meet Alimzhan Kassabayev! 🚀 Representing Europe in the 2024 GSEA Global Semi-Finals, Alimzhan is the brilliant founder of OncoZero.AI.

OncoZero.AI's neural network, OncoZero.V1, meticulously analyzes CT scans to identify cancerous tumors with remarkable precision. With a 90% accuracy rate, our platform doubles the speed of diagnostics, easing doctors' workloads and boosting hospital efficiency. We're currently running 4 pilot programs in hospitals across Kazakhstan and have already helped over 70 individuals detect early-stage liver cancer.

Join us in cheering for Alimzhan and his incredible mission! 🎉 Follow his story on Start it Up, premiering on June 28 at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET.

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🌟 Our brilliant students are tirelessly tackling global challenges, and Mitansh Khurana from India is no exception! Representing South Asia in the 2024 GSEA Global Semi-Finals, Mitansh's company, InnerGize, is on a mission to create a stress-free world. 🌍✨

Imagine a life without stress and sleep woes—InnerGize makes it possible! Say hello to a cutting-edge smart device that delivers near-instant relief from stress and anxiety, while improving sleep quality. This non-invasive, safe, and user-friendly solution uses FDA-approved technology backed by extensive research. With smart patches validated through a proof-of-concept study, InnerGize ensures effectiveness without dependency.

🌐 Learn more about Mitansh and InnerGize on Start it Up. Season 3 premieres on GSEA's YouTube on June 28 at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET.

Subscribe now and don't miss out! 🚀 https://www.youtube.com/

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🚀 Get ready to be inspired by Mustafa Alkhamis from Saudi Arabia, our MEPA region star in the 2024 GSEA Semi-finals! 🌍

Mustafa, a medical student and entrepreneur, runs Nokhbah, a groundbreaking SaaS for educational platforms. Nokhbah transforms online learning with personalized content, performance indicators, interactive elements, and gamification, making education more engaging and effective. 🎓💡

Cheer for Mustafa and support student entrepreneurs from YOUR region! Tune in to the Start it Up premiere on June 28, 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET. Subscribe to GSEA's YouTube channel and turn on notifications. 📺 https://www.youtube.com/ ✨

📢 Exciting news! Tune in on Instagram and join Nicole Banister as she goes live with Andrei Iakimenko, a member of Russia and coach for the top student entrepreneurs from Europe during the GSEA Finals! 🌟

Date: June 28
Time: 10 AM PDT
Platform: GSEA Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/eo_gsea/)

Andrei will share his incredible entrepreneurial journey and his experience coaching the best and brightest from Europe, all while being on set of Start it Up Season 3.

Get ready to witness Andrei's coaching expertise as he perfects his students' pitches on screen in Start it Up.

🎬 Season 3 is premiering on YouTube on June 28 at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET. Subscribe to GSEA's channel now and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the premiere 📺 https://www.youtube.com/

👗✨ Fashion meets business! Meet the fashionista of our student cohort this year, Fayçal M'hamdi, the champion of the EO Europe Bridge GSEA competition. Representing Europe in the 2024 GSEA Semi-finals, Fayçal is making waves with his innovative company, Alter Ego.

🛍️ 1/3 of online bought clothes are returned, leading to high operational costs and a huge carbon footprint for e-commerce brands. Alter Ego is changing the game with an AI-powered virtual fitting room tool that significantly reduces online returns. Easy to integrate with a simple plug-in, Alter Ego boosts brand profitability while reducing environmental impact. With one client live and three pilots underway, the future looks bright!

Start it Up Season 3 premieres on YouTube on June 28 at 6 PM CEST | 12 PM ET. Cheer on student entrepreneurs making a difference from YOUR region.

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🌟 Introducing Bryan Garcia from sunny Puerto Rico, a standout representing the LAC region in the 2024 GSEA Global Semi-finals! 🌟

Bryan is the visionary founder of Terminal34, launched on March 5, 2021. What started as a B2C service for upskilling professionals quickly grew into a powerhouse for education and innovation. In its first year, Terminal34 taught 30 individuals and earned $30k in revenue.

Get ready to meet Bryan in Start it Up Season 3 and cheer on student entrepreneurs making a difference in YOUR region. Subscribe to GSEA's YouTube channel to be notified of the Season 3 release! 📺✨

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EO Accelerator Puerto Rico

🚨 Get ready for an exciting YouTube Live session! 🚨

Join us IN 1 HOUR on June 25 at 10 AM PDT as Start it Up host Nicole Banister goes LIVE with Laura Perez, the 2023 GSEA Global Finalist from Colombia! 🌟

In anticipation of Start it Up Season 3, Nicole and Laura will discuss their experiences on set last year and dive into Laura's transformative journey with her food-tech startup, Koji es Transformación. 🍽️✨

Laura will share updates since the GSEA Global Finals, new ideas, business challenges, and how her innovative startup is changing lives through technology. This is a session you won't want to miss!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the live event 👉 https://www.youtube.com/