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18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs

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We 10x’d our growth not through massive funding or flashy campaigns, but by staying deeply connected to our community and focusing relentlessly on what makes us different: ethical U.S.-based based production, inclusive sizing, and babywearing education that empowers every kind of parent. The CEO called me right away.

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“I think CEOs that are interested in a future acquisition need to be building relationships or at least awareness with potential buyers at least 2-3 years in advance, especially with strategics. If you’re not on the list, it’s rare for a deal to happen.” Joe Hyrkin on Selling Issuu to Bending Spoons, and More….

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This is a good way to start exploring and getting connected and educated without spooking investors or employees. When Facebook made it possible for developers to create games and other applications around 2007, they only had about 15-20 million uniques per month and they were struggling to figure out how to really grow.

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Women entrepreneurs find success despite lack of access to investment capital

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Since 2007, the number of businesses owned by Black women has grown by 163%. On the podcast Breaking Down Barriers , Dell Gines, senior community development advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, explained: “You can’t say you’re an ecosystem builder if you’re not an inclusive ecosystem builder.

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This Week in VC with Dana Settle of Greycroft Partners

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Founded in November 2007 in New York City by Alexis Maybank and Kevin Ryan (co-founder of DoubleClick); CEO is Susan Lyne (ex-CEO Marta Stewart Living Omnimedia) Revenue estimates: $50mm in 2008; $170mm in 2009 (versus budget of $150mm); $450mm forecasted for 2010. Founded in 2007. Note that I’m not defining who numbers 1,2 are.

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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

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EO has given me so many educational opportunities that have been: (1) worth their weight in gold; and (2) perfect for spending time with people who are “in the same boat”. In 2007 I came across EO. The first time I heard the idea that “entrepreneurship is a lonely journey” was in my late twenties.

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What the Past Can Tell Us About the Future of Social Networking

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Other people were in the online community called “ The Well &# (founded in 1985). We were looking for what I call the “6 C’s of Social Networking&# – Communications, connectedness, common experiences, content, commerce & cool experiences (fun!). And so it goes with social networking. And then came AOL.

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Reflections on the Origin Story of EO Global Leadership Academy (GLA)

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It is a spirit that has contributed to the personal development of some of the world’s finest entrepreneurs making a true impact on companies, communities, and families across the globe. The Origins David Galbenski and I served on the EO Global Board together in 2007. I loved the idea and his vision.