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How Business Can Revitalize a Community After Crisis

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Ryota Saito is an entrepreneur and member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Japan. From 2011 to 2013, he worked with Microsoft to distribute PCs to hard-hit areas. The post How Business Can Revitalize a Community After Crisis appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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WP Engine passes $100M in revenue and secures $250M investment from Silver Lake

A Smart Bear

It’s the heroin-hit that hooks the entrepreneur. (The We just announced a few more things. Late last year we passed $100M in annual recurring revenue. We’re less than 8 years old so you can do the math on growth rates and figure out that we’re on an elite trajectory. The next sale isn’t quite as sweet.). Period, full-stop.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

Both Sides of the Table

We are often asked how companies get funded, why VCs make the decisions we make and what we’re looking for in entrepreneurs. I first met Andrew Stalbow , the founder & CEO of Seriously in August of 2013. Domain knowledge gives entrepreneurs an “unfair advantage” over newbies. (on And Seriously.

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Mothers Share 6 Entrepreneurial Lessons Learned From Raising Kids

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As an entrepreneur, it has taught me how to ask precisely for what I need and might want.” But that’s what happened: My daughter was born in April 2013; my first gym opened in June 2013. I talk with my daughter about the struggles I face being a female entrepreneur, which can be daunting. ” . ?

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Finding North In a New World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2013. The post Finding North In a New World appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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6 Tips for Hiring and Keeping the Right Team Members

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He bought into Sharp & Carter in 2013, and the firm has grown from seven people in Melbourne to 120 people across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Australia. . Anthony recently shared his top tips for employee retention and growth in an EO Melbourne blog post , which has been adapted for this article. . Focus on relationships.

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Our Newest Project Octane: “A Path to Purpose”

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each year, thousands more do the same through the Path of Leadership (PoL) program, which equips members with the tools, knowledge and networks they need to grow as leaders. WHEN DID YOU SAY TO YOURSELF, “I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR”? DESCRIBE YOUR LEADERSHIP STYLE. DB/ “EO has become a second family to me.