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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

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But also know that with perseverance, a supportive community, and strategic thinking, it is possible to navigate the journey and emerge victorious. He is committed to fostering an informed, engaged investment community, aligning business growth with investor education. and more articles from the EO blog.

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This Week in the New York Innovation Community – February 1st, 2010

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Welcome to Social Media Week --the one week out of the year where we get to tweet and blog about social media! Come laugh and learn as we dissect the twelve worst social media campaigns of 2009. Bootstrapping a community from zero users. Hopefully, you can find a way in to some of these events as most are sold out.

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This Week in VC Episode 6 with @Jason Calacanis: Best One Yet

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Nevertheless, if you share too much in your funding process or meet too many VCs expect a certain amount of your ideas to spread around the startup community. I first discovered it from Dharmesh Shah’s blog OnStartups. Swipely – Blippy competitor founded by TellMe founder, Angus Davis, in Fall 2009.

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How EO Philippines Members are Helping an Entire Community Displaced by Typhoon Ondoy

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The September 2009 storm was the most devastating typhoon to hit Manila since 1970. EO Philippines members are determined to help one particular community that was devastated by the natural disaster. billion in damages, 747 fatalities, and severely affecting the lives of 4.9 million people. It was a powerful experience.

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The Double Standard of Female CEOs Moving Fast and Breaking Things

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The tech community has been having a long-overdue conversation about mental health and work/life balance and it’s something I’ve been talking up as far back as 2006 , 2009 , and 2014 on my blog and in public. Don’t get me wrong--the mental and emotional well-being of startup employees is a serious issue.

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Why Your Startup is More Likely to Succeed if You’re Authentic and Passionate

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We first met five years ago through serendipity as I described in this 2009 blog post and elaborated on again in more detail 2010. When Tristan brought me samples of other skin & healthcare products targeting the African American community it was clear to me that he had the opportunity to build a massive brand.

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The Four Tenets of Conscious Capitalism

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Example: In 2009, Southwest Airlines decided to go against industry standards that were shifting toward fees for checked luggage. and more articles from the EO blog. . The post The four tenets of conscious capitalism appeared first on THE BLOG.

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