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Join a Twitter Q&A on Global Entrepreneurship

March 27, 2015 at 6:47 PM ET by Shannon Green
Summary: 
On Monday, March 30 at 9:00 am EST, Senior White House officials will answer your questions about U.S. Government support for entrepreneurship in Africa and around the world.

Entrepreneurship can transform the world. Entrepreneurs solve problems, create jobs and boost economies. That’s why the United States has committed to generating $1 billion in new investments in entrepreneurs, particularly women and girls, through its Spark Global Entrepreneurship Initiative.  

That is also why President Obama announced the creation of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in 2009.  Held annually since 2010, GES has become a pre-eminent platform for entrepreneurs and leaders from businesses, international organizations, and governments looking to support them. For the first time, GES will be held in sub-Saharan Africa in 2015. 

On Monday, March 30 at 9:00 am EST, Senior White House officials will answer your questions about U.S. Government support for entrepreneurship in Africa and around the world.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Join the conversation and ask your questions now and during the live event on Twitter with the hashtag #StartTheSpark
  • Follow the Q&A live through the @NSCPress and @WHLive Twitter handles
  • If you miss the live Q&A, the full session will be posted on WhiteHouse.gov and Storify.com/whitehouse

Will GES 2015 be in your country?  What opportunities are available to entrepreneurs?  What is the United States doing to support entrepreneurs in Africa and beyond? Join the conversation on Twitter to find out.