Thank you for your interest in participating in the Improving Entrepreneurial Journey Initiative (IEJI) .
Each IEJI edition features real, lived experiences from founders, CEOs, and industry experts worldwide.
The process is simple, and completing your section takes only a few minutes.
Each participant answers one powerful question:
“What advice would you give yourself if you were starting your journey again, armed with all the knowledge and experience you have today?”
Over the past years, IEJI has gained remarkable support from the entrepreneurial community.
We are excited to continue this tradition of sharing meaningful insights and helping entrepreneurs learn from one another.
Your contribution will be published in the annual IEJI brochure, released in December .
On launch day, you will also receive an official Certificate of Participation as a valued contributor.
Please complete the form below to submit your section. Your advice must be written in your own words, based on your real experience.
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Space Research & Technology
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Technology (Metaverse)
Technology (Mobile Apps)
Technology (Software)
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Technology, Information & Media
Travel & Service Technology (SaaS)
Travel Technology (TravelTech)
Wellness & Fitness Platforms
Commodity Trading
Food Delivery & Logistics
Transportation
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain & Storage
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Your IEJI Contribution
Please submit your answer to the IEJI question below. Your text must be between 1000 and 2500 characters,
written in English and in your own words.
Important guidelines:
Avoid sharing sensitive data (private financial details, confidential company information, etc.).
Focus on practical lessons, mindset, and experience rather than promotional content.
Please write in a narrative style – imagine you are talking to your younger self.
What advice would you give yourself if you were starting your journey again, armed with all the knowledge and experience you have today?
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