Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Identify the issue you are passionate about—and be open to unexpected opportunities to fulfill your giving goals. In fact, as the keynote speaker at the University of Oklahoma graduation in 2017, Piyush paid off one of the graduate’s student debts. Piyush’s background is in elementary education.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2019

In 2017, my wife and I had recently become empty-nesters, and I was itching to get into something new. The combination of networking and educational opportunities that a peer group provides ensures members have access to top-level development. That changed in late 2018 when Brannon helped with launching a new EO chapter, in Charleston.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

For instance, at our 2017 Ameren Accelerator —a program in partnership with UMSL Accelerate that connects entrepreneurs with investors and opportunities in the energy-tech sector—one of our startups, Rebate Bus, was wrestling to find a unified voice. Imagine having a dozen partners keeping you striving toward your next milestone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 18, 2017

The sixth annual Rally took place in March 2017 and drew more than 250 attendees, from varying industries and locations. Not only does it provide entrepreneurial momentum in the Twin Cities, but it has provided a unique platform for EO Minnesota members to give back to the community and enriched EO as well.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 14, 2022

Our approach is holistic and we offer educational programs for vulnerable communities (refugees, migrants, asylum-seekers, people out of employment) in Athens. Basically, since we started in 2017, we have had a circular approach to all aspects of our venture. For more inspiring stories like this, head to our blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 10, 2017

In June 2017, you won Visa’s Everywhere Initiative. My GSEA experience provided the opportunity to refine my pitch and really understand what problems and cultural challenges people face when exploring cities. The post The Value of Competition for Young Entrepreneurs appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2018

In support of its vision to create the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) encourages new ways of inspiring entrepreneurship through education and experience sharing. Adrian started on 9 December, 2017, and is more than halfway to his goal. And it works both ways.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 16, 2019

Founded by Andrew Strause (’17), Beemia is a free information marketplace that brings college students, businesses, and communities together. In 2017, Andrew set out to create an apartment service for Penn State students. Beemia is here to make sure everyone has the same opportunity for guidance and advice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 8, 2022

I had the support of other business owners in the community who encouraged me to leave. In 2017, I started my own facilities maintenance company, Integrated Facility Services Hawaii (IFSH). In 2017, I started my own facilities maintenance company, Integrated Facility Services Hawaii (IFSH). million in 2021. IFSH ranked No.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2017

In addition, 75% of companies with student intern programs say the program’s goal is to increase talent pipeline, a fact supported by the 2017 job offer rate for interns reaching 67% with a 76% acceptance rate, according to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. appeared first on THE BLOG.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

However, if you don't want to evaluate your inbound deal opportunities, that's the job, my friend. Another thing that skews the process is the lack of accessibility of many partner-level VCs, especially to diverse communities. If you don't want to respond to cold e-mails, you don't have to. Look, I get it. Thanks for listening.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2018

JS/ I’ve been an EO member for years and was honored to be invited to participate in the Global Leadership Academy in November 2017, a five-day immersive program in Washington, D.C. That being said, aren’t we missing an opportunity? What role did EO’s Global Leadership Academy play in the formation of MyEO LGBTQ+?

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 21, 2021

There is a clear opportunity to upend the status quo, but its intricacies have made freight one of the toughest sectors in which to build an online marketplace. Fragmented supply and demand is a problem for incumbents, but a great opportunity for a digital marketplace. We cannot overstate the opportunity Convoy presents.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 15, 2019

He is president and co-founder of imageOne , a managed print services provider, and a 2017 Forbes Small Giant. Rob is passionate about delivering extraordinary experiences for his team members, customers and community. But keep in mind, disconnecting is a rare opportunity overconnected leaders should embrace.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The latter news caused a bit of an uproar — and some feelings of abandonment — in the startup community, which Brex initially set out to serve. In a blog post , co-founder and co-CEO Pedro Franceschi wrote: Late last year we decided to sharpen our focus and serve fewer customers really well. Fintech Brex confirms $12.3B

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OurCrowd

AUGUST 14, 2019

JC Penney closed 139 stores in 2017, despite aggressive efforts to woo Sephora customers and Sears refugees. Buyers now expect stores to offer an opportunity to connect with a brand in a way that is relational rather than purely transactional. “A Even stores that have weathered the storm thus far are showing bleak numbers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In 2017, EO pledged its support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) —17 goals to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030. Their work helps indigenous peoples and local communities protect and regenerate the Amazon rainforest. The next EO Impact Day is Wednesday, 15 December 2021.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

This is one of the insights that Laura Behrens Wu drew out of Mittal during a FundersClub Facebook Live discussion on March 30, 2017. It's that kind of thing that we see as a unique opportunity. We look at the resonance between the founding team and the opportunity. I only learned that yesterday.

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 13, 2023

How many cliched comparisons can I bundle into a single blog post? So think of it this way, we’ve got startups shutting down in 2022-24 that shouldn’t necessarily have made it this far – they’re 2017-2021’s normal failures clustered into current times. So let’s finish up with a hopeful (?)

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. GCVF specializes in providing critical support to founders based in small communities, while connecting them to an unfair network well-beyond their small-town headquarters. . More on Reformation and their insights can be found on their Medium blog.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. GCVF specializes in providing critical support to founders based in small communities, while connecting them to an unfair network well-beyond their small-town headquarters. . More on Reformation and their insights can be found on their Medium blog.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

systematic racism and sexism) have led to extreme differences in the opportunity to achieve the American dream of prosperity and wellbeing. The relatively novel phrase “inclusive innovation” illustrates an understanding that without intervention, opportunities for capitalizing on innovative ideas and solutions are not equally accessible.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

To learn more about this space, I suggest join an online community I co-founded, PEVCTech. . Investors are also mining for leads such sources as: – product crowdfunding sites ( Indiegogo *); – tech communities ( Producthunt ); – angel group platforms ( Gust ); – expert networks (e.g., 1) Manage the firm .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

As a result, my EO community has become an ad hoc Board of Directors and Advisory Group that I may call on at any time. As we celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day 2017, it is important that we look at ways to encourage the Debs, Kims and Marys of the next generation. The post Stepping Up and Out appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

Sustainable Development Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. Sustainable Development Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. both winners and non-winners), EO Cares Startup Engagement, and Young Entrepreneurship Academy.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

To learn more about this space, I suggest join an online community I co-founded, PEVCTech. . Investors are also mining for leads such sources as: – product crowdfunding sites ( Indiegogo *, Kickstarter ); – tech communities ( Producthunt ); – angel group platforms ( Gust ); – expert networks (e.g.,

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

A version of this article originally appeared on Violet’s LinkedIn blog. Global Shopping Festival broadcast in November 2017! That’s why she started Startup Asia Women, a community of women involved in startups in Asia. appeared first on THE BLOG. By Violet Lim, CEO and Co-Founder at Lunch Actually Group.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 10, 2021

The original OC50 Series I launched in 2017. RIAs who offer OurCrowd’s venture capital opportunities enable their clients to access privately-held companies at much lower minimums than traditional venture capital firms,” Ilana Odess, OurCrowd Partner and Managing Director for North America tells CrowdFund Insider. 1,000 High-Tech Jobs.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 12, 2017

These GPs believe strongly that automating data gathering, sifting through and selecting investment opportunities, managing relationships and streamlining follow-on funding and exit processes, gives them a competitive advantage over their peers. However, 87% of our respondents don’t actively participate in any such community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

A 2017 Pew Research poll found that 50% of women reported gender discrimination at work, compared with 19% of men. It provides opportunities for mentorship. The world of STEM is constantly changing, so you’ll always have opportunities to learn and grow in your career. and more articles from the EO blog.

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OurCrowd

MAY 16, 2021

The company, which recently completed a $30M Series C investment round, has shipped early 4 million meals since it was founded in 2017, increased its employee count by 40% in 2020 and boosted its annualized revenue 10X in the past 18 months, Rabie tells CNBC’s Dom Chu. Dandelion: Sustainable energy beneath your feet.

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OurCrowd

JULY 17, 2019

Money poured into a business that takes off provides job opportunities and helps the economy grow while investors recoup their money and make a profit too. Investment can help solve problems facing communities, regions and the world. The third way – leading the Impact Revolution . There is a “third way”.

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

Born and raised in Israel, Idan moved to New York in 2017 to ramp up his previous startup. If I can help businesses, small or large, to turn many different endpoints into the way they interface smartly with their customers, fans, consumers, and communities, that would be a huge achievement. Turning nascence into impact.

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OurCrowd

JULY 7, 2022

Top investment opportunities Startup of the Week: Dataloop, AI development data engine Will Biden trip bring Israel-Saudi breakthrough? Toyota Tsusho has been developing businesses utilizing quantum computers since 2017. Read more in my new ‘ Investors on the Frontlines ’ column. Toyota Tsusho Corp.,

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In February of 2017, Susan Fowler’s description of the pervasive cultural issues at Uber, after the company’s abject failure to address her sexual harassment complaints properly, finally broke through in a way that garnered the tech community’s appropriate attention. The company’s bad behavior was nothing new.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 6, 2022

We must capitalise on favourable opportunities by choosing the right asset(s) that maximise returns when we are in the proper position. The opportunity to dramatically grow the energy-adjusted value of your financial assets is greatest at the transition point between money being tight and plentiful. And then the pattern repeats.

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OurCrowd

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Top investment opportunities. Job opportunities. OC50 Series I, launched in 2017, saw six firms exit, generating on average 2.3 OurCrowd recently signed a $100 million partnership with Phoenix to increase business opportunities between Israel and the Gulf. Startup of the week: OncoHost. Startup of the week: OncoHost.

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