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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none. In 2007 I came across EO. Immediately after joining, I felt a sense of belonging.

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

Both Sides of the Table

But AOL brought online services, email, chat and discussion boards to the masses and thus educated a generation that paved the way for others. It had grown stratospherically from 2004-2007 to 100 million users, which actually was slightly smaller in December 2007 then MySpace was. AOL was closed, the Internet was open.

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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Whether you have attended EO’s Leadership Academies or still look forward to the opportunity, the foundation upon which this remarkable programme was built is notable. The Origins David Galbenski and I served on the EO Global Board together in 2007. Some of those things have since gone away.

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VCs and university endowments should partner to make venture more diverse

TechCrunch

Since joining the Yale Investments Office in 2007, one of Mendelsohn’s core focuses has been venture capital — an asset class that has gained traction among an increasing number of institutional investors in recent years — and Yale’s investment approach has long been a model for other endowments.

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10 Zurich-area investors on Switzerland’s 2020 startup outlook

TechCrunch

In a report analyzing Europe’s general economic health, cost of doing business, business environment and labor force quality, analysts looked for highly educated populations, strong economies, healthy business environments and relatively low costs for conducting business. What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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Stock Market Drops. Then It Rallies. What Happens Next for Funding?

Both Sides of the Table

When I first got into the industry it was 2007. That can only come through education, training and investment in regions of the country that are not IT centers. Creative destruction will continue to create opportunities for people who understand the deflationary economics of the Internet. Yesterday was a Monday. I’m long.

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Want to Insure Your Business for the Future? Focus on Your Customer Experience

Entrepreneurs' Organization

in 2007 during the collapse of the housing market, precisely because I believe change and chaos breed opportunity. I encourage you to look at any upcoming challenges or uncertainty as an opportunity to strengthen and renew your focus on your customer. I started TitleSmart, Inc. Listen and measure. Communicate!