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18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

I went from negotiating multi-million-dollar deals for corporations to building something of my own—something that helps real families feel seen, supported, and strong. In June 2007, I applied to work for a tech startup based out of New York City’s Silicon Alley. It was the clarity that came from reinvention. Armed with a Ph.D.

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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2007 I came across EO. To be immersed, locally and internationally, with other business owners from different businesses, cultures, races, beliefs and experiences provided me with the support and push to learn and grow. Immediately after joining, I felt a sense of belonging. I haven’t felt lonely since!

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What went wrong at Techstars

Founders Coop

This post is an attempt to unpack the changes we observed both during and after our time with Techstars, to draw out potentially useful lessons about how things might have gone differently. ——— In the Beginning: Champions of the Local Startup Ecosystem Techstars launched its first program in Boulder in 2007.

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3 Gratitude Habits for Business Leaders to Motivate Your Team — and Yourself

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Business problems and other life responsibilities in 2007 took control and made some days outright bad ones. Though it wasn’t a conscious effort, I began to collect strategies to recapture the happy, positive mindset of my twenties. I never thought that maintaining one would take practice or need support, but as it turns out: It does.

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

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Origins David Galbenski and I served on the EO Global Board together in 2007. Dr. Bell also agreed to come on board, and all together, we collectively built the programme’s strategy, structure, and content. In the first year (2008), we had a meager budget, limited staff support, and only seven months to pull everything together.

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

TechCrunch

The country’s Federal Commission for Technology and Innovation (KTI) supports CTI-Startup and CTI-Invest, providing startups with investment and support. Fundraising platforms such as Investiere have boosted the angel community support of early funding rounds. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy?

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How to Grow Business from a $200 Deal to a $2,500,000 + Yearly Revenue

Entrepreneur's Handbook

We had no money, strategy, or office. But we lacked legal support and knowledge. They generate profits for our clients, and we keep providing development and technical support services to them during all this time. What about strategy? At the very beginning, I mentioned that we had no strategy.