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Empowering Entrepreneurs: U.S. State Department's Summit Triumph

  Groundbreaking Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Summit

The U.S. Department of State made a historic announcement, unveiling the first-ever Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Indo-Pacific Women-in-Tech Summit. The event, held in Taipei from November 13-16, brought together 75 women entrepreneurs from Brunei, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. As a vital initiative under the United States' broader mission to enhance economic opportunity, equity, and societal inclusion, AWE aspires to equip women entrepreneurs globally with knowledge, networks, and international access, fostering the growth of successful businesses.   Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Across the Region Hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan and with substantial support from Taiwan’s Small and Medium Enterprise and Startup Administration under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the AWE Indo-Pacific Women-in-Tech Summit was a testament to collaborative efforts. Facilitated through a partnership between the State Department and Advancing Women in Tech (AWIT), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to propelling more women into technical leadership roles, the summit featured two distinguished experts through the U.S. Speaker Program. Shanti Punukollo, board member of AWIT and former product leader at Amazon and Microsoft, and Holly Liu, co-founder of Kabam and managing partner of PKO Investments, delivered inspiring remarks and engaged participants in lively discussions, enhancing the overall summit experience.  

Global Economic Empowerment Exchange Program

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) stands as a transformative global economic empowerment exchange program initiated by the U.S. Department of State. In collaboration with Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School of Global Management and the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, AWE operates in over 100 countries and economies worldwide. Demonstrating an impressive track record, engaging approximately 25,000 women entrepreneurs, AWE provides invaluable support. This aid plays a pivotal role in assisting women on their journey to unlock their full economic potential.   Sources: THX News & US Department of State. Read the full article

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