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GEN News: The Latest Updates from the Global Entrepreneurship Network. New Report Estimates There are 35 Million "Missing Entrepreneurs" Across the OECD Area A new report from the OECD and European Commission, launched in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), shows there could be an additional nine million people starting and managing new business in the European Union (EU) – and 35 million across OECD countries – if everyone was as active in starting businesses as 30-49-year-old men. As part of GEN's Road to the Global Entrepreneurship Congress (#RoadtoGEC) programming, senior officials from the OECD, European Commission and GEN shared key report findings and steps needed to close the gap. Learn More S U P P O R T Watch the Entrepreneurship World Cup Global Finals On December 14, 25 top startups from around the world will pitch for their share of US$1million at the Entrepreneurship World Cup Global Finals. We are live-streaming it for the world to watch and invite you to join us. Save the date - viewing details will be available shortly. In the meantime, meet the 25 finalists announced during Global Entrepreneurship Week.  Read More  S U P P O R T GEN Spotlight: Lauren Simmons Breaks Retail Investing Barriers in Innovative Series Lauren Simmons is in the business of shattering glass ceilings and helping companies raise capital in non-traditional ways. She's made waves as the youngest and only full-time female trader on Wall Street, and as only the second black woman to ever trade on the bustling equity trading floor. She's now the host of Going Public, premiering soon at Entrepreneur.com and the Global Entrepreneurship Network.  Read More C E L E B R A T E #GEW2021 Connects Entrepreneurship Ecosystems Across Africa During Global Entrepreneurship Week, Cameroon's Ministry of SMEs, Social Economy and Handicrafts signed an MoU with GEN Cameroon, GEN Nigeria launched a report on the State of Entrepreneurship, 22onSloane hosted hackathons, and the Zambia campaign opened and closed with support from national politicians. GEN's Vice President for Global Operations, Buke Cuhadar looks at #GEW2021 highlights across the continent. (Photo credit: Groupement Inter-Patronal Du Cameroun). Read More C E L E B R A T E #GEW2021: Startup Huddle Organizers Build Community and Support Founders Across Borders Thirty-eight local organizers participated in the Startup Huddle Ecosystem Builders Forum during Global Entrepreneurship Week to share best practices, startup community news, and experiences overcoming pandemic challenges. Startup Huddle Program Manager Pauly Suchy looks back on this and more highlights from #GEW2021. (Photo credit: Startup Huddle Moscow).   Read More C E L E B R A T E #GEWPolicy Spotlight: A Look at Labor Market Liquidity and Entrepreneurship Restrictions on employee mobility are coming under scrutiny through emerging case law in the United States, legislative activity across U.S. state governments, and recent statements from the European Commission. Senior GEN advisor Dane Stangler looks at how non-compete agreements impact the rate of new startup formation.  Read More C E L E B R A T E The Weekly Roundup: #GEW2021 News from Around the World Global Entrepreneurship Week continues to make the news. Read the latest press coverage. (Photo credit: GEW Hull)     Read More You are receiving this email since you are a subscriber to GEN News and/or signed up for one or more GEN programs. If you do not wish to receive regular news updates (at most twice monthly), please click on the 'Manage Preferences' link below to refine our communications with you. If you are an official member of a GEN program, you are requested to maintain Program Communications. © Global Entrepreneurship Network 2008-2021 Global Entrepreneurship Network, 1201 Wilson Blvd., Suite 27, Arlington, VA 22209, United States Manage preferences