Nick Vilelle has spent 15 years working with and for entrepreneurs. There is nothing he enjoys more than helping a young entrepreneur turn an idea into a reality. Nick’s work has included direct training and mentoring of startups as well as program development for organizations including TechnoServe, Global Entrepreneurship Network and the Peace Corps. Most of this work has been focused on the African continent, where he has worked in 20+ countries. In addition to supporting entrepreneurs, Nick has founded two social enterprises and three for-profit businesses. Nick’s work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and on the BBC.