CANARY WHARF – LONDON, UK – Endeavor invited 17 High-Impact Entrepreneurs from Brazil, Colombia, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, and Uruguay at its 44th International Selection Panel. Endeavor now supports 708 High-Impact Entrepreneurs from 443 companies in 13 growth market countries. The entrepreneurs were chosen at a Panel held from June 25 – 27 in London, UK. The Panel was followed by a full-day Investor Network event, engaging 18 leading investment firms and more than two dozen early- and growth-stage companies that Endeavor invited from 12 growth markets including Brazil, Argentina, Jordan, Turkey, South Africa, and Indonesia.


“High-Impact Entrepreneurship has become a global movement. By holding this judging panel and Investor Network event in the world’s global financial center, we were able to attract panelists from 12 countries,” said Endeavor co-founder and CEO Linda Rottenberg. “Panelists included high-level executives from companies including Amazon, Bain, Barclays, Ernst & Young, and Microsoft. We also welcomed venture capital experts from Silicon Valley to Amman and Dubai.”


While the panelists deliberated, the candidates enjoyed a day-long educational program at the UK headquarters of Facebook, where they heard from several top executives.


At the Investor Network event, attendees participated in workshops, several customized “speed-networking” rounds, and informal networking.

Endeavor Entrepreneurs have had a significant track record of creating thousands of jobs and building sustainable growth models in their home countries. The International Selection Panel is the culmination of a rigorous multi-step Search & Selection process where top local and international business leaders interview and then offer guidance to entrepreneur candidates. Post-selection, Endeavor provides entrepreneurs with customized services provided by local business mentors and volunteers from Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms and top U.S. business schools. Additionally, Endeavor’s Catalyst program co-invests in Endeavor Entrepreneurs’ professional funding rounds.


Endeavor will host two more International Selection Panels this year in Istanbul (October) and Miami (December).


Entrepreneur(s)/Companies selected:
Entrepreneur: Taline Assi
Company: Mosaic Marble
Description: Mosaic Marble is the leading mosaic producer in the Middle East. The company’s mosaics are featured in over 15,000 homes across 13 different countries, including the residences of the King of Congo, Queen Alia of Jordan, and Oprah Winfrey herself. Employing 400 artisans across Lebanon and Syria, Taline is a role model for female entrepreneurs in the region.  
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