Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2015

So here’s advice I give people all the time when they’re raising money. Many entrepreneurs pitching err on the side of too much information. Or they’ll remind me of my common advice to take “ 50 coffee meetings.” Show me your unicorn. Honestly, just searching the term yield many results.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The most valuable lessons any entrepreneur can learn are from the successes and failures of others. Psychology Today notes that taking advice somehow feels like admitting that we don’t really deserve our high status. If you could have coffee with one person, currently living, whose business advice you would seek, who would it be?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. Most of them were so open to receiving pitches, they said we could include their contact information. People see the headline, ‘$107 million raised.’ How should we plan our spending?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 6, 2023

Serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor Vinod Khosla has some strong, contrarian advice for the venture capital industry: don’t sit on your founders’ boards. The advice comes at a reflective time for the industry. Vinod Khosla’s advice for top VCs? Anonymity requests will be respected.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

While there’s a lot of advice available in those areas, we’ll concentrate on a few inbound strategies that remain consistently reliable (and promising) for 2024 and beyond. Overall, getting leads is increasingly challenging due to the noise and information overload reaching us from all fronts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2020

When Pete approached me for advice, I recommended the “Failure-Proofing” strategy, which is a pragmatic and easy-to-use technique to defend against planning and project disasters. Next, use an approach informed by the premortem technique and ask the participants to imagine a future where the plan failed.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 29, 2018

Ever get bad advice? Ever take that advice without question because the person giving it was an investor, a superior in rank, the chairperson of your board? I’ll bet you have at least one story of bad advice taken and being bitten as a result. We all have in our past.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 28, 2012

Having been on both sides of this sensitive topic, the following is my personal advice. I have seen some entrepreneurs go into first meetings willing to share almost anything about their company. I’ve seen this back fire on entrepreneurs who say things like, “Well, we’re not talking financials with investors yet.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 2, 2020

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO LAUNCH A PODCAST? While you don’t have to share the same outlook or opinions, you should be able to have a respectful, engaging and informed conversation. “I ANY SPECIFIC ADVICE TO FIRST-TIME PODCASTERS? . Most importantly, look for chemistry in your conversation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. Research consistently shows that accountability partnerships, formal or informal, lead to better outcomes. Through the University of Missouri-St.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the business. As an entrepreneur-turned-angel investor , I mistakenly assumed all entrepreneurs were gritty. It feels like it’ll always be fun.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

This is part of my Startup Advice series. In case it’s not obvious it’s a play on the Nike slogan, “Just Do It.&# ) I believe that being successful as an entrepreneur requires you to get lots of things done. You are constantly faced with decisions and there is always incomplete information.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

We interviewed two current Inventives, Craig and Rebecca, about their projects, mentors and what advice they would give to young entrepreneurs. It is the type of information you do not get from a typical college level business entrepreneur course or a business management course. Who has been your greatest mentor and why?

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Are you an entrepreneur with a great story to share? They need advice. The post WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Information Regarding Angel Investing (Episode 284) appeared first on StartupNation. for the WJR Business Beat. Listeners outside of the Detroit area can listen live HERE. WJR Business Beat Transcript.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2021

Oftentimes, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. Roosevelt’s advice resonates here: “Be sincere, be brief, be seated.”. Being rejected is the norm for most entrepreneurs. Franklin D. Warm introductions. Key takeaways on how to raise smart money.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2023

A fellow entrepreneur recently said to me: “I would rather have another C-section than sit down and write!” Suddenly, we are seeing many entrepreneurs churn out social media and blog posts at staggering speeds, thanking ChatGPT for providing the content they can simply copy + paste into their platforms of choice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 6, 2020

Like the downturns in 2008 and 2001, this has been a very trying time for entrepreneurs running startups. Many entrepreneurs are reliant on outside funding, whether angel investors, venture capitalists or strategic investors , to keep the venture going. I interviewed a number of prominent VC’s and entrepreneurs for my recent book.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

In most cases if you can’t get a prototype done you’re probably not an entrepreneur. Professional angels / former entrepreneurs / seed funds – In Silicon Valley there are people like Ron Conway, Jeff Clavier, Mike Maples and many more. They have advice to share. Ask them for advice. That’s OK.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. The biggest challenge Allen faces as an entrepreneur is finding quality people to hire and keeping them engaged. “It

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

What separates the entrepreneurs who make it from those who don’t? These successful business founders and Advisors in The Oracles share the most common mistakes they see from aspiring entrepreneurs and explain how to overcome those mistakes. They believe everyone’s advice. Here’s why some will never make it — and how you can.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2009

This is part of my new series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I also wonder about the entrepreneur who would sign a term sheet that came from somebody they hadn’t gotten to know over time. Great entrepreneurs pivot.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. Seek investor advice to strengthen your business model. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Accurate forecasting informs your leadership team about the startup’s time and risk-taking capacity, facilitating informed decision-making. Startup financial forecasting allows you to understand your burn rate and make informed decisions about capital allocation. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

Marketing Advice for Fashion Brands. Without this information money can be spent in the wrong places. SmartHustle Podcast with Ramon Ray · Working in Corporate Provided the Education She Needed to Become an Entrepreneur. “I feel like I got my masters degree working for HM based on all the experience I received.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I thought I’d try to look at it from a different lens, that of the entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur you should assume that. They might not actively “collude&# and say “let’s collectively keep the price down&# but in the resulting discussion pricing information will flow – whether intentional or not.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2019

Help was going to find me, and it was called the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). Young entrepreneurs trying to get a business off the ground and raise a young family and have a life! Young entrepreneurs trying to get a business off the ground and raise a young family and have a life!” A Forum of Brothers.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

But there are a lot of things that become norms in the VC industry that always drove me crazy from entrepreneur’s side of the table. Translation for any first time entrepreneurs can mean one of: a. As an entrepreneur you’re used to being optimistic and finding a way to make things work despite the odds. I get that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

What advice do you have for entrepreneurs who may be looking to revive their businesses? Humility, seeking out the very best expertise and help one can find—learning from their experiences, getting and using good advice—is a natural companion to curiosity. Organizations (like people) are always in transition.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“To me, an entrepreneur is anyone who decides to take responsibility for outcomes.” – Rick Sapio Rick Sapio (EO Dallas) is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company at age 13, after the untimely death of his father. As an entrepreneur, you take full and complete responsibility for outcomes.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

I use George Bush vs. Al Gore as allegory and I’ve been using it with entrepreneurs for years to sink in a simple point about how to communicate with the market. Most Silicon Valley tech entrepreneurs I know are more like Al Gore. how informed will they be about our product / service? It is election season.

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StartupNation

APRIL 27, 2021

Or maybe you’re suited for sharing your expertise through a podcast or informational YouTube channel, that you’d monetize with ads and sponsorships. Most entrepreneurs are not inventors, and they don’t need to be. I experienced this firsthand when launching my own side hustle, a career advice website called Career Sidekick.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Many would-be entrepreneurs never start because they’re waiting for the perfect idea or don’t have enough disposable capital to break out of the rat race. These accomplished entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles share how to start with $100. Would-be entrepreneurs are afraid to start because they’re afraid to fail.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

“Hi [entrepreneur], I hope all is well. I know the firm well and I know the entrepreneur & his business well. But if that’s all that they’re after then entrepreneurs should definitely be wary of taking these calls. These founders burn through precious time and divulge sensitive information.

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 2, 2023

To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to have access to the right resources and knowledge. Entrepreneur Entrepreneur is one of the leading entrepreneurship blogs that has been providing valuable content to entrepreneurs for decades. In this blog post, we'll look at the top entrepreneurship blogs in 2023.

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 2, 2023

To be a successful entrepreneur, you need to have access to the right resources and knowledge. Entrepreneur Entrepreneur is one of the leading entrepreneurship blogs that has been providing valuable content to entrepreneurs for decades. In this blog post, we'll look at the top entrepreneurship blogs in 2023.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 19, 2020

On the one hand, collected information will help you understand your target audience and use this data to improve your product. MVP is a process that gives you useful information on how to improve your product. Sorry, it may seem incompatible with the first advice, but it’s crucial. Don’t do it, think simple. Just go for it!

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