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3 Real-World Startup Lessons from Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We reconnected in 2016 and began angel investing in startups in New York City.  We summarize these pearls of wisdom in our new book, Smart Startups: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know — Advice from 18 Harvard Business School Founders. The book is full of insights and advice for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

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4 Tips for Reaching Productivity Nirvana in 2016

Entrepreneurs' Organization

What’s your personal mantra for 2016? What’s the best advice on productivity you’ve ever received? I’ve received great advice from many people over the years. Do you think that “follow your passion” is good career advice? The new year is here. It’s the most adaptable.

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Why there are so few women in tech (and what you can do about it!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

According to the National Science Foundation , women earned only 19% of computer science degrees in 2016. In 2016, 31% of CS masters degrees were granted to women, up from 28% in 1997. Women may feel unsupported in their process of moving into a career where so much career advice is geared toward men.

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Amazon wants to boost ten generative AI startups around the globe

TechCrunch

Amazon’s first foray into the world of accelerator programs, designed to help early-stage startups build and launch, was focused on conversational AI back in 2016. Generative AI startup founders within the cohort can expect to have access to AI models and tools as well as machine learning stack optimization and custom go-to-market advice.

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Why You Should Put Yourself Out There and Try New Products

Both Sides of the Table

In 2008 I started VC blogging. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. Ironic to be self-centered while you’re trying to offer advice to others. In 2016 I finally cracked SnapChat with the launch of Discovery. David Tirazona (@TirazonaD) March 7, 2016. In 2011 I started using Instagram. D7elVkC4XR.

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4 Action steps to teach kids financial literacy

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed By Susan Michel, EO New Jersey member and founder and CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors , which provides investment management and financial planning advice. Since 2016, not one US state has added personal finance to its K-12 standards. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Inc. 5000 company leader shares her entrepreneurial journey

Entrepreneurs' Organization

5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? She joined EO Minnesota in 2016. 5000 company leader shares her entrepreneurial journey appeared first on THE BLOG. We asked these elite leaders about their entrepreneurial journeys. 4,672 on the 2020 Inc. And we are! The post Inc.

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