StartupNation

JULY 6, 2021

When a company went out of its way to provide its employees with a culture and mindset that was more than a transactional relationship, as IBM did during my time there, it was such an anomaly that it was written up as a business school case study. Where employees feel like everyone is getting a fair opportunity. Trustworthy management.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Franc.World aims to change this narrative by opening the doors to conversations about self-discovery and future career paths at a younger age through their multimedia offering that includes books, documentaries and podcasts. Women need equal access to education, training and business opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This makes following some of the practices I discuss in the book to streamline collaboration critical for both performance and well-being. These “warm” relationships then prove to be critical when opportunities enable a person who has done this well to see a possibility and mobilize a network. What is dysfunctional collaboration?

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

More than half of our TBFP Concept Fund investments and about 44 percent of investments from the Oklahoma Seed Capital Fund have been in IT, software, telecommunication, and internet firms, Brett Kolomyjec, Oklahoma entrepreneur and CEO of Happily, is upbeat about post-pandemic opportunities for businesses in these industries.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. Booking.com started in 1996 and was later acquired by Priceline Group (now called Booking Holdings) in 2005. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? A great team.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 26, 2018

USV’s Albert Wenger has been writing his book, World After Capital , which lays out the argument that money is no longer the scarce asset driving the economy, but rather, it’s attention. Yet, I keep wondering, that even in some downturn, both the U.S. (on on a global stage) and specifically the Bay Area (within the U.S.)

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 12, 2022

The return to office is in full swing, and company culture is on every leader’s mind as they roll out new onsite amenities and wellness programs to get people excited about being back at the office. But the focus on great perks is just one example of a misguided yet common approach to culture. Culture is a verb, not a noun.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

One way we can truly diversify is to pursue opportunities both at home and abroad. Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. Foreign investments can broaden a company’s portfolio while introducing your people to diversities of culture and experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In his work as a coach, he helps teams simplify and execute on leadership, culture and discipline. People bring things like art, music, books, and even entire nations into existence through personal willingness and ability. They discarded certainty to chase opportunity. Today is the most important day of your life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 11, 2021

Over 25% plan to leave their jobs, especially those who rate their company cultures as “C” or lower. Over 75% of all employees will feel happier and more engaged, be willing to go the extra mile, feel less stressed, and have more work-life balance with permanent opportunity for two to three days of telework.

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OkDork

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The episode also explores her approach to hiring, fostering a positive company culture, and the efficient balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood. From Sales to Entrepreneur: Why being good at sales means being good with people and how that can open up many career opportunities. I might shout you out in the next episode!

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

With many companies today struggling to attract and retain talent, a culture of mentorship will put your company ahead of the competition. While competitive compensation is still important, many workers are increasingly motivated by career development opportunities and a positive company culture. million quitting last November.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

Hoping to develop more opportunities for people in his Costa Rican community to become more knowledgeable and compassionate, Alex originated unique lesson plans teaching English through a variety of topical issues and global concepts. I wanted to establish one-on-one time to get to know them.”. Building sustainable societies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I instantly realized that it was a rare opportunity to correct some of the many environmental wrongs in an industry where harmful and polluting processes were the norm. On top of that, they wouldn’t listen to suggestions about the packaging of the collection—which also must be sustainable in my book.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 31, 2023

Company cultures got out of whack. New technologies are emerging that provide a lot of opportunities to start and build new companies. USV TEAM POSTS: Andy Weissman — Jan 26, 2023 Hume AI Rebecca Kaden — Jan 24, 2023 Journey Clinical’s Series A Albert Wenger — Jan 21, 2023 Termination Shock (Book Review)

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. Instead, members are guided to share an experience they’ve had, or that someone they know has had, that is similar to the presenter’s challenge or opportunity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them. That means that the burden of not giving someone the opportunity they deserve should be heavier than giving it to someone that misuses it or disrespects it by being ungrateful or forgetful.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Ahead of the book they also released a set of videos explaining some of the concepts. The only way to truly succeed is to ensure you have the people, culture, and processes to create a continuous pipeline of innovations. Sustaining: explores opportunities that build on top of a company’s existing business model.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Identify the issue you are passionate about—and be open to unexpected opportunities to fulfill your giving goals. One-off giving opportunities make a mark, but ongoing giving amplifies your impact. Make your impact grow exponentially by cultivating a giving culture in your business. You can even create self-sustaining giving.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 7, 2022

When sellers have multiple options to choose from, they sometimes choose a buyer based on culture fit over money. EO members are fortunate to have a variety of resources to tap into as they prepare for this critical step, including situational mentorship , executive education opportunities and virtual learning events.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 7, 2014

Some of the best content to be found about startups is locked in books. Thomas Kjemperud asked me yesterday for a 140 character recommendation of one book for founders. These are the books I go back to, time and again, when I have a question or I’m looking for an insight. The BMG is clear and simple but comprehensive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2019

He has written a Wall Street Journal bestselling book called The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. . It’s counterintuitive, and many resist it, but it is often the key to changing culture and improving outcomes. I’m lost in books because of the opportunity to grow and learn.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Nigeria-based health tech startup Helium Health has acquired Meddy , a Qatar-headquartered and UAE-based doctor booking platform for an undisclosed amount. But we can provide a full suite where you can do your appointments booking, marketing solution, EMR, hospital management information system, and have everything in a one-stop shop.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 17, 2023

I came across the book Ogilvy on Advertising written by David Ogilvy, and it sparked my interest in advertising and a need to deeply understand the consumer to see successful outcomes. I had a fortunate opportunity to work at Google which accelerated my career in tech sales. How did you break into a career in tech sales?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 17, 2023

At that point, you know their capabilities; you just need to assess their fit and motivation for the opportunity you are presenting. Depending on the role, there are modules of about an hour long: Coding, System Architecture, Program Management, People Management, Cultural Add and so on. Is it a culture add?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In other words, if you’re a reporter, who also podcasts, wants to write a book and would love to one day help teach at a university, Polywork wants to give you, well me in this case , a place to express that. The call to action, Johnston explains, soon became helping people find opportunities to collaborate with each other. “If

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 30, 2017

Rules, regulations and bureaucracy are part of corporate culture, but, done right, they don’t have to squelch morale and productivity. That way everyone has a stronger opportunity to learn and the feeling of true teamwork is elevated. Create shorter meetings for quick discussion opportunities and then break? Decrease Meetings.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Small-scale manufacturing businesses help us create thriving places, with business ownership opportunities and good-paying jobs that other business types cannot fulfill. Small-scale manufacturing businesses help us create thriving places, with business ownership opportunities and good-paying jobs that other business types cannot fulfill.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That creates an organizational culture which facilitates an easy shift to full-time remote work for all employees when the need arises. This best-practice setup maximizes in-office collaboration, retains top talent, and fosters versatile company culture, systems and processes.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 26, 2023

At 500, I had the opportunity to work with early-stage founders from around the world and quickly realized that this was where I wanted to spend my time. When we founded DataHero back in 2011, there was a trend going on where people were obsessively trying to “design” their company cultures.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The startup announced Friday that it raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding led by Third Culture Capital. Parents can book a free, initial 15-minute virtual consultation with a lactation expert and then subsequent 60-minute sessions for $100 each. Andrea Ippolito, founder and CEO of SimpliFed. Image Credits: SimpliFed.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2013

One of most fascinating & enjoyable books on the topic is Bill Bryson’s “ Made in America ,” which demystifies the origins of the English language and why Americans speak more traditional English than the English do. (I I know, I know … just read the book). They know how much opportunity we afford them.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

And I actually think we could learn a lot from public investors even if we don’t always feel culturally aligned. The truth is that Twitter is an amazing company and still has an amazing opportunity in front of it. I’ve heard every argument in the book about why you can’t cut office space, headcount or Kind bars.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2022

Gleb Tsipursky is CEO of the boutique future-proofing consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts , which helps forward-looking leaders avoid dangerous threats and missed opportunities. We asked Dr. Tsipursky how leaders can emulate the spontaneity of in-person employee idea generation for hybrid and remote teams.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 12, 2022

The sections are divided by news, opinion pieces, books, Times Magazine content, and games, so the reader can easily skip to the sections that interest them the most. The Morning gives readers everything they need to carry on conversations about culture and world events. Timely and comprehensive content.

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

I chose to come back to Orlando because I found it most rewarding in terms of personality fit, diversity, and growth opportunities. Colorado has a strong commercial space industry with companies having a track record of leveraging US government customers and funding, using these opportunities to increase returns for private investors.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 29, 2019

The GIST Network assembled a panel of experts to discuss best practices in helping your ecosystem become more interconnected, supportive, and prosperous: Michelle Messina , co-author of the best-selling book Decoding Silicon Valley: The Insider’s Guide. Grant Warner , director of innovation for Howard University’s Graduate School.

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