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The Four Tenets of Conscious Capitalism

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Example: In 2009, Southwest Airlines decided to go against industry standards that were shifting toward fees for checked luggage.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

Both Sides of the Table

Nevertheless, if you share too much in your funding process or meet too many VCs expect a certain amount of your ideas to spread around the startup community. I first discovered it from Dharmesh Shah’s blog OnStartups. Swipely – Blippy competitor founded by TellMe founder, Angus Davis, in Fall 2009.

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The Ins and Outs of Business Networking with Adrian Miller

Smart Hustle Magazine

So, in 2009, Adrian created Adrian’s Network , an innovative and (very) successful business networking community that combines virtual networking (think conference calls and webinars) with in-person meetings. Ramon Ray got some great networking advice, plus a few do’s and don'ts directly from Adrian herself. About Adrian Miller.

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4 Tips for Reaching Productivity Nirvana in 2016

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This article was originally posted on Inc.com, a partner of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization , the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs. What’s the best advice on productivity you’ve ever received? I’ve received great advice from many people over the years. Each year we vow to be more productive.

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Raising $$ on AngelList? Working w/ McClure? Ask Jody Sherman

Both Sides of the Table

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. He had just written another one of his way-over-the-top blog posts. I think Dave has blogging Tourettes Syndrome when he hears the word VC. We then started talking about Dave McClure.

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“I guess we’ll know we’ve made it when a woman can get away with behaving like Elon Musk.” Talking With VC Ashley Mayer About Finding Your Career, Taking Box Public, And Why She’s Not Interested In Reading Yet Another Female CEO Takedown

Hunter Walk

And then take your experience and turn it into a piece of thought leadership career advice to share with people reading this. When I learned they were hiring a community manager, I threw everything I had at the interview process. They gave me a shot. Working at Box was a revelation. Put yourself in interesting situations.

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Startup Grind Turns the Tables on Mark Suster

Both Sides of the Table

.” I want to do the best deals wherever they are, but I thought, most VCs I met didn’t have very good operational experience, so I thought, “Well, what if I created a blog called Both Sides of the Table and could emphasize the fact that I used to sit on your side of the table?” You remember what 2009 was like, right?

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