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How to Manage a Startup Through Troubling Times

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Like the downturns in 2008 and 2001, this has been a very trying time for entrepreneurs running startups. I interviewed a number of prominent VC’s and entrepreneurs for my recent book. Join a CEO peer group. If you are in a peer group with other CEOs , it’s much easier to get perspective on what’s happening to you.

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It’s Morning in Venture Capital

Both Sides of the Table

When I came out of college LA Law was one of the most popular shows on TV and made being a lawyer sexy, so most of my peers made that career choice. They are frustrated by the past decade of subpar returns for the sector. The most recent report to weigh in on the troubles of the industry was produced by the esteemed Kauffman Foundation.

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The Future Came Early

OurCrowd

Traditionally, corporations that invest in innovation during a crisis outperform peers by up to 30% during recovery, a recent McKinsey report reveals. The previous three recessions (2008, 2000-1, and 1991) were followed by spikes of automation. Then came Covid-19, which has accelerated tech adoption like never before.

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Vidit Aatrey on Building Meesho, India’s Top Reselling Platform, with Adora Cheung

Y Combinator

47:40 – What’s a must read book and why? Vidit Aatrey is cofounder and CEO of Meesho. Meesho is a platform in India that allows people to resell products using their social networks. They were in the Summer 2016 batch of YC and you can check them out at Meesho.com. Adora Cheung is a Partner at YC. 00:00 – Intro.

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Lessons Learned After 15 Years in Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Had we waited for an outside bookkeeper to finish doing the books to know where we stood each month, we might not be here today. Jill shared lessons learned and more in a blog post to mark the occasion. Below is an excerpt from the original article. Clients stuck around and referred new clients to us! 2005 / Ask your employees for feedback.

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The Doom Loop

Entrepreneur's Handbook

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. ) That is why inflation, at least from a goods perspective, will remain sticky. I discussed this at length in “Energy Cancelled”.

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A Samurai, a Knight, and a Yankee

Entrepreneur's Handbook

He held out his bag, and I peered inside. “I ( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. Betwixt a placid pond and the high road rests an inn. I responded.

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