Linda Rottenberg
Encyclopedia
Linda Rottenberg is CEO and Co-founder of Endeavor
, an organization that pioneered the field of High-Impact Entrepreneurship. Endeavor’s mission is to “lead the global movement to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best High-Impact Entrepreneurs around the world.” Headquartered in New York City, Endeavor has offices in 15 countries and operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay. The 600 Endeavor Entrepreneurs selected to date, screened from 28,000 candidates, have created 150,000 jobs, generate annual revenues of $4.5 billion, and serve as role models in their countries.
Recognized as one of the world's premier experts on entrepreneurship, business opportunities in emerging markets, and leadership for the new economy, Rottenberg was named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by US News & World Report and one of 100 “Innovators for the 21st century” by TIME. She has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, New York Times, Fast Company, Inc., the Economist, Bloomberg TV, and CNN. Rottenberg, who in 2011 was named "Ms. Davos" by Business Insider, served as co-chair of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and currently Vice-chairs the Forum’s Entrepreneurship Council. She has been named a “Global Leader for Tomorrow,” “Young Global Leader” and “Leading Social Entrepreneur” by the Forum. She was referred to as the world's "Mentor Capitalist" in Thomas Friedman
’s The World is Flat
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Rottenberg is the subject of three Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business case studies. In February 2009 she delivered the keynote address at Harvard Business School's Social Entrepreneurship Conference, and has had prominent speaking roles at such venues as the New York Forum (2011).
Recognition and awards include:
Rottenberg is a member of Young Presidents' Organization
(YPO) and the Council on Foreign Relations
and is an expert judge for the prestigious McKinsey-Harvard Business Review awards. She received her J.D. from Yale Law School and B.A. magna cum laude in Social Studies from Harvard University.
The mother of identical twin daughters, Rottenberg is the wife of Bruce Feiler
, New York Times columnist and best-selling author of Council of Dads, Generation Freedom, Walking the Bible, Abraham, and other non-fiction books.
Endeavor (non-profit)
Endeavor is a non-profit organization that pioneered the concept of High-Impact Entrepreneurship in emerging markets. Its mission is to “lead the global movement to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best High-Impact Entrepreneurs around the...
, an organization that pioneered the field of High-Impact Entrepreneurship. Endeavor’s mission is to “lead the global movement to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best High-Impact Entrepreneurs around the world.” Headquartered in New York City, Endeavor has offices in 15 countries and operates in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Mexico, South Africa, Turkey, and Uruguay. The 600 Endeavor Entrepreneurs selected to date, screened from 28,000 candidates, have created 150,000 jobs, generate annual revenues of $4.5 billion, and serve as role models in their countries.
Recognized as one of the world's premier experts on entrepreneurship, business opportunities in emerging markets, and leadership for the new economy, Rottenberg was named one of “America’s Best Leaders” by US News & World Report and one of 100 “Innovators for the 21st century” by TIME. She has been profiled in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, New York Times, Fast Company, Inc., the Economist, Bloomberg TV, and CNN. Rottenberg, who in 2011 was named "Ms. Davos" by Business Insider, served as co-chair of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and currently Vice-chairs the Forum’s Entrepreneurship Council. She has been named a “Global Leader for Tomorrow,” “Young Global Leader” and “Leading Social Entrepreneur” by the Forum. She was referred to as the world's "Mentor Capitalist" in Thomas Friedman
Thomas Friedman
Thomas Lauren Friedman is an American journalist, columnist and author. He writes a twice-weekly column for The New York Times. He has written extensively on foreign affairs including global trade, the Middle East, and environmental issues and has won the Pulitzer Prize three times.-Personal...
’s The World is Flat
The World Is Flat
The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century is an international bestselling book by Thomas Friedman that analyzes globalization, primarily in the early 21st century. The title is a metaphor for viewing the world as a level playing field in terms of commerce, where all competitors...
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Rottenberg is the subject of three Harvard Business School and Stanford Graduate School of Business case studies. In February 2009 she delivered the keynote address at Harvard Business School's Social Entrepreneurship Conference, and has had prominent speaking roles at such venues as the New York Forum (2011).
Recognition and awards include:
- "Take Your Own Path" campaign winner - DellDellDell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
- 2009 Asper Award for Global Entrepreneurship
- One of America's Best Leaders 2008 - U.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World ReportU.S. News & World Report is an American news magazine published from Washington, D.C. Along with Time and Newsweek it was for many years a leading news weekly, focusing more than its counterparts on political, economic, health and education stories...
- “Innovator for the 21st Century” - Time Magazine
- "Business Woman of the Year: 2008" -- Veuve ClicquotVeuve ClicquotVeuve Clicquot Ponsardin is both a champagne house in Reims, France, and a brand of premium champagne. Founded in 1772 by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron, Veuve Clicquot played an important role in establishing champagne as a favored drink of haute bourgeoisie and nobility throughout Europe...
- One of the top 100 innovators in the world under the age of 35 - MITMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyThe Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
Technology ReviewTechnology ReviewTechnology Review is a magazine published by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It was founded in 1899 as "The Technology Review", and was re-launched without the "The" in its name on April 23, 1998 under then publisher R. Bruce Journey...
TR100TR35The TR35 is an annual list published by MIT Technology Review magazine, naming the world's top 35 innovators under the age of 35.Some of the most famous winners of the award include Larry Page and Sergey Brin , Linus Torvalds , Jerry Yang , Jonathan Ive , Mark Zuckerberg... - “Global Leader for Tomorrow” and “Young Global Leader” - World Economic ForumWorld Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva, best known for its annual meeting in Davos, a mountain resort in Graubünden, in the eastern Alps region of Switzerland....
- The 1st female chair of the World Economic Forum on the Middle East (2007)
- One of the World’s Top 40 Social Entrepreneurs - Schwab Foundation for Social EntrepreneurshipSchwab Foundation for Social EntrepreneurshipThe Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship provides platforms at the country, regional and global levels to promote social entrepreneurship.- History :...
(2001) - 10 Women to Watch of 2008 – Running Start
- Person of the Year – Organization of Women in International Trade (2007)
- The Most Important Not-For-Profit Leader in Latin America - Poder–BCG Business
Rottenberg is a member of Young Presidents' Organization
Young Presidents' Organization
The Young Presidents’ Organization is a global network of young chief executives. With approximately 18,000 members in more than 100 countries, YPO and its graduate organization, WPO share a founding mission: Better Leaders Through Education and Idea Exchange....
(YPO) and the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations is an American nonprofit nonpartisan membership organization, publisher, and think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs...
and is an expert judge for the prestigious McKinsey-Harvard Business Review awards. She received her J.D. from Yale Law School and B.A. magna cum laude in Social Studies from Harvard University.
The mother of identical twin daughters, Rottenberg is the wife of Bruce Feiler
Bruce Feiler
Bruce Feiler is a popular American writer on faith, family, and finding meaning in everyday life. He is the best-selling author of nine books, including Walking the Bible, Abraham, and America's Prophet, and one of only a handful of writers to have four consecutive New York Times nonfiction...
, New York Times columnist and best-selling author of Council of Dads, Generation Freedom, Walking the Bible, Abraham, and other non-fiction books.
External links
- Royce Carlton speaker profile
- Twitter handle
- Wall Street Journal profile (December 2010)
- Alternative Latin Investor profile (June 2011)
- Video: Presentation at 99 Percent conference
- Video: Keynote at NYU Stern’s Seventh Annual Satter Conference of Social Entrepreneurs
- Video: Interview with The Economist about job and wealth creation
- Video: Main stage interview at the Celebration of Entrepreneurship (Dubai) 2010
- Interview with Global Leaders (July 2007)
- Video of Asia Society CEO Forum with Linda Rottenberg, May 15, 2009
- Organizational video about Endeavor