FYSE is seeking exclusive partnerships for the Paragon 100, providing an exceptional opportunity to show your commitment to youth development throughout Asia Pacific.

The Paragon 100 program is an exciting new opportunity for you to support and deliver a fantastic project with a digital dimension, reaching out to hundred thousands of young people in the region.

"Digital Opportunity believes youth entrepreneurship empowers young people to create wealth for social good and bring positive change in their communities and countries, and so supports the Paragon 100 program for inspiring Asia’s youth to action."

- Digital Opportunity Channel

“I have been associated with number of initiatives about start-ups but I must say this is one of the most well organized effort. Kudos to you and your team for that.”

- Sameer Guglani, Morpheus Venture Partners

We support Paragon 100 as this program consists with our mission to cultivate business leaders who will contribute to creative change and innovation in Asia and Japan.

- GLOBIS

"Wadhwani Foundation and NEN support this effort because we believe the economic greatness of a country is fueled by the strength and vitality of its entrepreneurs.”

- Romesh Wadhwani, Chairman Wadhwani Foundation

“I am someone passionate about making a difference and working with people to drive change. I am interested in working further with young people passionate about making a difference, and hope I can help others in their quest.”

- Adam Lane, Associate BSR China; Mentor

“I joined the program as mentor because I enjoy sharing my life experiences with people. I highly enjoy talking to young people because I deeply believe that given the right direction, co-operation, love, and respect, youth will find confidence, develop positive attitude, and thus will be future change agents.”

- Lucky Chhetri, Founder & CEO Empowering Women of Nepal / 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking; Mentor

Opportunities

Sponsor

Your financial or in-kind support will enable FYSE to build the implement the program in more than 25 countries in Asia Pacific, impacting hundred of thousands of young people. The financial support will be catalyzed to find and nurture 100 young entrepreneurs as positive role models to youth, to build the virtual platform and to implement the campus tour.

Campus Tour partner

The Tour brings the most inspiring young entrepreneurs to colleges and universities around Asia Pacific to help spread the entrepreneurial mindset to as many youth as possible. Reading about entrepreneurs is not enough, but meeting them can spark the entrepreneurial spirit among youth! The college tour includes the speaking engagements of the Paragon 100, half-day competitions for participating students and workshops.

It is a true grassroots initiative that creates buzz about youth entrepreneurship and provides a tangible experience for young people otherwise unattainable through traditional advertising and marketing.

Mentorship – Corporate Volunteering

FYSE is seeking passionate and experience business executives, entrepreneurs and incubation managers as mentors for the Paragon 100 program.

Objectives of the Paragon 100 mentorship program:

• To increase the success rate of start-up entrepreneurs by providing them the knowledge and expertise they need to make good business decisions on their own
• To connect emerging and established entrepreneurs and business leaders for professional networking
• To provide an ongoing support network for young entrepreneurs

Talent Pipeline Partner

Talent pipeline partners are actively engaged in nurturing young entrepreneurs to reach their full potential. They provide young entrepreneurs with the tools and techniques they need to create the highest social impact while achieving business sustainability. As a Talent Pipeline partner organization permit Paragon 100 fellows to join their programs under special conditions.

Examples: leadership training providers, entrepreneurship course providers, Global Fellowship organizations etc.

If you are interested to learn more about the program and a partnership contact:

Ms Andrea Krause
Executive Director FYSE
Andrea(at)fyse(dot)org