Sat.Oct 21, 2017 - Fri.Oct 27, 2017

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Why You Shouldn't Put VCs on a Pedestal

This is going to be BIG.

Influencers. Kingmakers. Sharks. Power brokers. Visionaries. There are a lot of ways the startup world describes venture capitalists that portrays a certain power dynamic, real or perceived, that I believe is at the heart of so many of the industry's problems. The industry treats VCs as if they hold all the cards, and the worst behaviors of investors reflect that.

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Moving Forward, Step by (Sweet) Step

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Loren Brill didn’t set out to be an entrepreneur. In fact, it was a medical diagnosis that ultimately led her to start an all-natural cookie dough business called Sweet Loren’s. As a first-stage entrepreneur, she struggled to talk shop with her peers. The EO Accelerator program changed that. Not only did she reach her US$1 million mark, but she also discovered a network of friends, supporters and advisors.

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The Rising Stakes in SaaS

Tomasz Tunguz

Last week, I participated in two discussions about the changes in the SaaS world. I believe they are fundamental. The most important force shaping the industry today is competition. The level of competition in many core SaaS segments is intense. Why? The SaaS era is about 20 years old. Salesforce was founded in 1999. Since then, many major categories of software have been saasified.

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How to make a small problem into a big one.

Berkonomics

Allowing small problems to escalate into big ones is simple. Just ignore the signs for long enough and the job is done. It takes far more energy to review regularly the key performance indicators you’ve established for each individual and yourself. But a small excursion caught early and corrected saves massive corrective resources later. Take for example the manufacturing company with a small quality problem in one component, resulting in a test failure rate above the norm.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?

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One Small Change I Made That Improved My Daily Mental State

Both Sides of the Table

We all have a pretty good idea about things that drag down our productivity or suck up time that would be better spent on more fulfilling activities. Two years ago I made a commitment to stop bringing my mobile phone into my bedroom and with like a 95% compliance rate this made a big improvement. At nighttime I don’t check my email or social feed right before bed, which helps me from having last-minute anxiety before going to sleep.

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“Why I Choose to Empower My Words”

Entrepreneurs' Organization

During the most tragic moments in life, you just might discover your life’s motivation. Consider Alan Peterson ’s intimate and inspirational story. At just 20 years old, he survived a life-shattering event that ultimately shaped his life for the better. What transformed his tragedy to a choice? The mighty power of words. Read the full story on the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Inc. channel.