S3 Ep.26 - Diana Callaghan, Managing Director, Endeavor

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman called this organization “the best anti-poverty program of all”. Endeavor can be found in 41 growth markets, 5 continents, Detroit and the Great Lakes, with 2,300 selected founders. 

Diana Callaghan is the Managing Director of Endeavor, leading the organization's Great Lakes efforts. Founded in 1997, Endeavor promotes economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the growth of entrepreneurs leading high-performing companies with the most potential to create economic impact. Headquartered in New York City, Endeavor currently operates in 41 growth markets throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and North America. The company has over 2,300 selected founders in their portfolio, including the first $1B valued companies to come out of 12 countries. The team’s 500 strong staff acts as a concierge service to founders and help them access markets, mentorship, capital, and leadership development support. Additionally Diana and Ed discuss the University of Michigan alumni's global path to get to this key leadership position. You can also read the transcript from our conversation.