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The Changing Venture Landscape

Both Sides of the Table

In 2001 companies IPO’d very quickly if they were working, by 2011 IPOs had slowed down to the point that in 2013 Aileen Lee of Cowboy Ventures astutely called billion-dollar outcomes “unicorns.” In fact, we just announced that we hired a new head of our Growth Platform, (follow him on Twitter here ?

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How a female entrepreneur gained Traction in a male-dominated industry

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2001, while serving in the Hawaii Air National Guard, I started working for ABM Onsite Services as the Administrative Assistant. In 2019, 2020 and 2021, IFSH was awarded the IREM Workplace Environment Award for exemplary practices in leadership development, employee engagement, corporate culture and wellness programs.

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HPA Member Amanda Lannert Inducted into Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame

HPA

As the CEO of Jellyvision , Amanda has been a key figure in driving the company since its founding in 2001. Under her leadership, Jellyvision has become one of Chicago’s fastest growing tech companies. Congratulations to HPA Member Amanda Lannert for being inducted into the Chicago Innovation Hall of Fame!

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Transforming Visions into Reality: An Interview with Libby Swan, Co-founder/CEO of Axioned

Jason Malki

With over two decades of experience in product development and technology, Libby embarked on her career journey at GE in 2001 through their prestigious technology graduate program, IMLP (Information Management Leadership Program). What motivated you to launch your startup?

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Stepping Up in Crisis: EO Members Respond to COVID-19

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Within a few days of 11 September 2001, I purchased plane tickets for optional personal travel. We are also negotiating payment terms with creditors such as landlords, freezing raises, eliminating all but the most essential expenses and exploring a range of other steps. New York City lost so much of its important economic driver, tourism.

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Bain Capital Ventures taps ex-Affirm exec as its newest partner to focus on early-stage fintech and commerce

TechCrunch

We at Bain Capital Ventures are very committed to domain expertise and building leadership positions in the areas we’re interested in,” he told TechCrunch.”Fintech Since BCV’s first fund in 2001, the firm has invested over $4.5 Fintech and commerce are certainly two of those areas. The firm currently has $9.2

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Four Steps to Making Customer Service an Organizational Priority

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Jeff Carruthers founded Resonate in 2001, and has steered the business with a focus on what makes organizations relevant to contemporary customers as well as a keen eye for technical innovation. He joined EO in 2015.

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