Innovation 2 Enterprise

MAY 7, 2019

We are a state that seems ready to seize the moment and leverage the quality of life and business-friendly advantages here to add innovation and technology-based economic development to Oklahoma’s list of “greats.”. The Oklahoma Innovation Model attracts and unites scientific researchers, inventors, entrepreneurs and manufactures.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 12, 2022

“ One summer day, probably in the 1870s, friends of a major short-seller got together on the shores of Newport, Rhode Island, where they admired the enormous yachts of New York’s richest brokers. After gazing long and thoughtfully at the beautiful boats, the short seller asked wryly, ‘Where are the customers’ yachts?’ ”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 28, 2016

As President and co-owner of the 102-year-old Lamey Wellehan shoe stores, Jim Wellehan used sustainability to foster innovation and remain relevant in the face of fierce competition. In 2008, Unilever , a company of 172,000 employees and 2015 sales of $60.6 In 2008, Unilever , a company of 172,000 employees and 2015 sales of $60.6

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Founders Coop

JANUARY 11, 2023

We started the firm in 2008, on the cusp of the Global Financial Crisis, and it’s somehow fitting to be entering our 15th year as the laws of financial gravity reassert themselves once again. Founders’ Co-op turns fifteen this year. By contrast, venture capital is a craft that defies both speed and scale.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2017

In this special interview, Zak and Ryan offer insights into their EO journey, the decision to adopt a new business model, and how a flat focus has led to a surge in productivity and innovation. Ryan Unger (RU) / “It was 2008, and Zak and I were still building our business from the ground up. It wasn’t for me.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

During the Great Recession of 2008-10, Kent guided dozens of CEOs and their companies successfully through the crisis and positioned them to capitalize on the economic expansion that followed. We asked Kent how embracing conscious capitalism during the COVID-19 crisis can benefit companies both in the short- and long-term.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 9, 2012

These days, it's kind of hard to miss what's going on in the NYC startup community. Every night, hundreds of people pack all the various meetups, there are hackathons and startup weekends, and it seems there's a new venture funding announcement everyday. It wasn't always like that, though.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

They walk away having spoken to a lot of new people, but not having made any real connections for themselves or their peers. So, in 2009, Adrian created Adrian’s Network , an innovative and (very) successful business networking community that combines virtual networking (think conference calls and webinars) with in-person meetings.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 26, 2013

In the last two years, financial services startups have been innovating impressively quickly and challenging some of the fundamental ways in which capital and credit are distributed. Consumer Credit - After the crash of 2008, bank lending collapsed. But these days I often respond “financial services.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2018

Jill shared lessons learned and more in a blog post to mark the occasion. Below is an excerpt from the original article. I’m incredibly grateful for the amazing customers and employees who brought us to this milestone! To celebrate our anniversary, I’m sharing a few pivotal lessons I have learned during each of these wonderful years. I was nervous!

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David Teten VC

OCTOBER 31, 2024

While our firm has grown, our focus on building great management teams and driving innovation remains at the core of what we do. While our firm has grown, our focus on building great management teams and driving innovation remains at the core of what we do. David Teten: Who are your peers/competitors, and how do you differ?

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