Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

Many companies have struggled to develop their flexible work policies, but what you may not realize is that many investors are watching — and judging them. Indeed, a number of investors have explicitly and publicly integrated work-from-home (WFH) policies into evaluations of prospective investment targets. Dozens of investors have approached me for advice on assessing the effectiveness of such policies.

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JUNE 5, 2024

This multi-part series offers ecosystem builders and economic developers insights into the characteristics of each business type and targeted strategies that help those businesses thrive.

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Venture Well

MAY 28, 2024

With the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, educators offer classroom techniques to develop problem-solving skills. The post Four Ways To Foster Creative Thinking in Student Entrepreneurs While Developing Their Problem-Solving Skills appeared first on VentureWell.

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The Seraf Compass

MAY 22, 2024

This article is intended to provide a quick overview of the principal documents in a fundraising where the investors are purchasing stock. Unlike a convertible debt issuance, these stock transactions permanently alter the capitalization of the company by adding new stockholders, who are typically purchasing a brand new class of stock created for them, typically a series designated class of preferred stock with special rights and privileges they have negotiated.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

A small business consultant brings a range of benefits that help a business grow A small business owner often thinks long and hard about who to bring into their business to further its growth. Having not previously used a consultant, they hesitate to pay a consultant’s high hourly rate. This article delves into the pros and cons of hiring a small business consultant, hiring steps, and types of small business consultants.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2024

As the world’s premier, purpose-built organization with a mission to empower entrepreneurs from every industry, culture, and sector, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a member-led community created for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. Thousands of member leaders give generously of their time and expertise to help EO connect, inspire, and propel entrepreneurs in their leadership journeys and help move the world forward.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 30, 2024

Disrupt Technology Venture (Disrupt) has announced the launch of the Disrupt Health Impact Fund in collaboration with leading Thai business groups.

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Red Rocket

MAY 22, 2024

CB Insights, a leading research organization that tracks venture capital financings, recently released its report on t he state of the venture capital market in 2023. The long story short is: it was a terrible year for raising capital. The global market was down 30% year-over-year, to its lowest levels in six years. The U.S. market fell to its lowest levels in 10 years, down 21% in the last quarter alone.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

American innovator addresses hygienic sanitation for those living in poverty Seven years ago, Fundación MAPFRE, a global non-profit created by MAPFRE, launched the inaugural Social Innovation Awards in partnership with IE University. The competition recognizes social impact projects in e-Health, Safe and Sustainable Mobility, and the Senior Economy.

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Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 6, 2024

A strong multiproduct strategy is a cornerstone of a credible growth story for any scaling B2B company. Depending on your goals, new products can deepen the wallet share of your existing customers by focusing on new users or new use cases, or they can expand your TAM by targeting new customers, new geographies, or new verticals. In each case, successfully launching these products means finding product-market fit all over again—but this time, you have a much slimmer margin for error.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Onboarding is your company’s way to welcome and position new hires for success. It sets the tone for their journey and gives them the tools they need to excel. Done right, it seamlessly integrates incoming talent into your company’s culture and ongoing operations. But doing onboarding right goes beyond a generic “Welcome aboard!” email. Remote work setups require companies to create an onboarding experience that is as optimized and engaging as it is informative.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 31, 2024

As part of AsiaTechDaily’s exclusive Innovation Exchange Program held on April 22nd, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Daniel Swan, our esteemed Investor of the Month.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 7, 2024

Transforming Mental Health: An Exclusive Interview with Tanuj Sharma, CEO of Kana, the AI Co-pilot for Mental Healthcare I had the pleasure of interviewing Tanuj Sharma, Co-founder & CEO of Kana , who aims to revolutionize the accessibility and effectiveness of mental healthcare by leveraging ethical AI and data. With 23 years of experience in the technology industry, including roles at AWS and Rackspace, Tanuj leads Kana’s business management, product design, and marketing efforts.

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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2024

$1 billion allocated to support her philanthropic voice of advancing women and family causes Melinda French Gates announced she is going her own way, stepping down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation she and her husband founded almost 25 years ago. In a guest essay published in the New York Times on May 28th, titled “The Enemies of Progress Play Offense.

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Berkonomics

MAY 23, 2024

Give one percent equity to each outside board member vesting over two to four years of service. Many early-stage CEOs and board members have asked for some guidance regarding pay and time commitments for board members. Here is my best advice, based upon many boards and many years. Pay early-stage board members of companies that are not lifestyle businesses one percent of the fully diluted equity in the form of an option that vests over two to four years of service.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 29, 2024

Scaling up a business is an ambitious pursuit that demands strategic planning, efficient execution, and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement. One powerful approach gaining traction in the business coaching realm is the “13-week race.” Let’s dive a bit deeper into the concept of the 13-week race, its benefits, and how it can be a game-changer for businesses looking to accelerate their growth.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 29, 2024

Tribe, a Singapore-based ecosystem builder, and Digital Industry Singapore (DISG)—a joint office of the Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, and the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA)—have teamed up with global […]

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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 5, 2024

For Immediate Release Angel Capital Association Awards Prestigious Hans Severiens Award to Sage Growth Capital’s Dr. Kevin Learned Columbus, OH – At the 2024 Summit of Angel Investing, the Angel Capital Association (ACA) awarded its most prestigious recognition, the Hans Severiens Award, to Sage Growth Capital’s Partner and past member of the Angel Capital Association Board of Directors Dr.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 4, 2024

A lot of effort is required to master the art of delegation, similar to the Goldilocks Challenge The growth of a small business or early-stage scalable business often rests on the shoulders of the founding owner or entrepreneur. However, not all founders have prior or sufficient managerial business experience before starting a business. The lack of well-honed managerial skills may slow reaching company goals to grow—at a critical time when it needs to become a multiple-employee company.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Come watch six finalists pitch their BIG IDEAS at the 2024 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest! Hosted by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA, this exciting event will take place on June 13, 2024 at Penn College of Technology, Klump Academic Center, 1034 W. Third Street from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm with a networking reception immediately following.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2024

If you are reading this, my guess is you have a pretty good idea of what core values are—the guiding principles companies are founded on. I want to push that definition further, dig into the challenges that come with actually living by our core values. Running my company, STATLINX, has taught me a lot; maybe the most important thing I have learned is how fundamental it was to get our core values right.

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Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 7, 2024

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation, through the National Innovation Agency (NIA), is strengthening international partnerships to support innovation.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 20, 2024

For Immediate Release Columbus, OH (May 20, 2024) – Recognizing the most ingenious and innovative companies recently financed by members of the Angel Capital Association, the prestigious Luis Villalobos Award was given on May 13, 2024, to two outstanding portfolio companies. Receiving the award were Ready. Set. Food! , an early allergen introduction system taking the Tech Category, and Deep Blue , a company transforming soft tissue surgery by developing next generation surgical devices to preven

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 18, 2024

A Survey, a Grant Program, and a Resource Center will provide support to small businesses Amazon Business (AB) continues to support U.S.-based small businesses through new initiatives that foster their growth and success. The company’s May 1st announcement is part of Small Business Month. Its activities recognize the important role that small business has in the economy and local communities.

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Berkonomics

JUNE 6, 2024

I’ve been sued as a board member too many times over the past twenty-five years of board service. Five times. Does that shock you? It does me. What’s the exposure? Here are some examples: Entrepreneurs blaming their board for failures of a fragile, early- stage company. Shareholders unhappy over the same loss, reaching out to sue every name available.

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Start-ups & SMBs launching products quickly must bundle dashboards, reports, & self-service analytics into apps. Customers expect rapid value from your product (time-to-value), data security, and access to advanced capabilities. Traditional Business Intelligence (BI) tools can provide valuable data analysis capabilities, but they have a barrier to entry that can stop small and midsize businesses from capitalizing on them.

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