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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Adaptability & Flexibility Adjusting strategies when market conditions change or when initial plans fail. Problem-Solving: He tackles big problems (e.g.,

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Resilience in Entrepreneurship is the X Factor for Success

American Entrepreneurship

Strategies to Build Mental Toughness Entrepreneurial resilience isn’t something you either have or don’t—it’s a mindset you can develop over time. Brian Chesky (Airbnb): Launched during the 2008 recession, faced legal battles, trust issues, and scaling challenges—but persisted through relentless adaptation.

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Private Debt Financing for Small Business: Fast Capital, Real Costs

StartupNation

Since the 2008 financial crash, banks have been steadily retreating from small business lending. It’s crucial to assess whether this route aligns with your venture’s financial health and long-term strategy. Private debt is often viewed as the nimble entrepreneur’s shortcut to capital. Still, this form of financing is no panacea.

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What is a RACI chart? And how to make one (with templates)

The Zapier Blog

Who gives the final nod for the marketing strategy? Unless you're the 2008 Miami Dolphins, it just doesn't work. Who should be consulted about production timelines? With RACI, you're not just assigning tasks; you're clarifying the chain of command and consultation, ensuring a smoother launch process.

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GRP Announces $200 Million Fund. Rebrands as Upfront Ventures

Both Sides of the Table

We have previously raised funds in 1996 ($200 million), 2000 ($400 million) and 2008/9 ($200 million). At any moment in time one of Upfront’s associates are likely to be working on: a pricing strategy, a market-expansion strategy, an M&A review, or helping build a company’s first board deck template.

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From sales to CEO: A female entrepreneur’s journey in the beverage alcohol industry

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Working in wine during the financial crisis of 2008, I quickly noticed the opportunity to innovate within the alcohol logistics industry alongside my business colleague, Tim Elenteny. This notoriously complicated beast can make or break a business depending on how its members confront conflict and develop strategies for success.

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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

Both Sides of the Table

I said, “It’s much easier now than it was in 2008/09.&# And time is the enemy of all deals so start sooner rather than later, as anybody who was planning to raise in October 2008 will tell you. That happened a lot in 2002 and again in 2008. Exactly the opposite of what a rational investment strategy would advise.