Disrupting the Status Quo & Building Global Entrepreneurial Ecosystems w/ Linda Rottenberg, Co-Founder & CEO, Endeavor

On this episode of Outsider Inc., host Ian Hathaway interviews Linda Rottenberg, co-founder and CEO of Endeavor, the global organization supporting high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets. Linda shares her unique insights on the benefits of chaos over stability for entrepreneurship, her journey from an unlikely start in Latin America to creating a global network that has redefined entrepreneurship in over 45 countries, and the impact of fostering local role models and ecosystems. They discuss key success stories, the rise of unicorns from unexpected places, and the vital role of mentorship and reinvestment in sustaining entrepreneurial ecosystems. Linda also opens up about her personal journey, navigating male-dominated industries, and balancing professional and personal life. The episode wraps up with Linda’s bold predictions for the next 30 years of global entrepreneurship and her vision for Endeavor's future.

 

Show Notes:

 

(00:41) Introducing Linda Rottenberg: The Unstoppable Force

(04:25) Linda's Journey: From Harvard to Latin America

(06:59) The Birth of Endeavor: A Vision for Global Entrepreneurship

(10:04) Early Success Stories: Building Role Models

(21:00) The Multiplier Effect: Creating Sustainable Ecosystems

(27:32) Global Innovations: Outsiders Becoming Pioneers

(36:59) Balancing Personal and Professional Life

(40:18) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

(44:16) Future Vision for Endeavor

(48:38) Beyond The Bio with Linda Rottenberg

 

✅ Host: Ian Hathway - Co-Founder & Managing Partner, FOVC

✅ Guest: Linda Rottenberg - Co-Founder & CEO, Endeavor

 

Produced by Spellbinder Media. Executive Produced by Bridge Five Ventures. Copyright ©️2025, Bridge Five Ventures, LLC, All rights reserved.

 

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