Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Entrepreneurship represents fleshing out an idea, based on one part creativity, one part execution, and the remainder sheer guts. That creative piece of the brain helped me envision a thriving consulting firm in a space that was not formerly pursued. It utilizes heavy left-sided brain functioning to move from point A to B.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Aaron graduated from EO Accelerator and went on to become an EO member in 2011. It was a cool morning in April of 2011 when I found myself wandering around this cliff side town of Positano, Italy. After 10 years, I was still just “surviving” the creative agency I had always dreamed of building.

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Y Combinator

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Their story of grit, determination, and creativity, is an epic one. Spenser and Curtis first applied to YC in 2011, but their idea, a new version of Mechanical Turk, did not impress YC’s reviewers at the time, and although they were clearly brilliant hackers, that first application was rejected.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

Via their Mailchimp Presents production studio, Mailchimp continues to innovate and be creative in how they spotlight and showcase creators, entrepreneurs and small business owners. Editor’s Note – Huge props to Mailchimp for always INNOVATING. Mailchimp has long been committed to uplifting creators and supporting the underdog.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

with participation also from Athos and, significantly, several individuals notable for their roles in creative and developer ecosystems. The company, based out of Madrid, has picked up $8 million in a round led by Decibel out of the U.S., Athos is a repeat backer: It also invested in an earlier $2.6

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The Princeton undergraduate saw the film in 2011, and it started her on the journey that would lead her to launch Joro , the Sequoia-backed startup that monitors consumer spending to offer tips on how to offset and reduce a user’s carbon footprint.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

The new capital infusion gives Miro $476 million in total funding since the company was founded in 2011 by Andrey Khusid and Oleg Shardin. We believe Miro sits at a powerful intersection between asynchronous and synchronous work that captures and ignites creative processes everywhere.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 24, 2025

Then in 2011, I came up with the idea which eventually became Magical Park, the world’s first digital playground. I think a lot of founders who wear so many hats and are also the creatives often have imposter syndrome and so find it hard to sell their products. Is it going to be holograms? Is it going to be AR?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2023

In 2011 , as Twitter hit the 100 million active users mark, the entrepreneur left to pursue new projects with Obvious Corporation , a startup incubator and investment vehicle that had included fellow Twitter co-founder Evan Williams and former Twitter exec Jason Goldman.

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

Recall what happened when Steve Jobs, so thoroughly identified with the value of Apple, passed away in 2011. But while Jobs was a creative genius and a celebrity, his public reputation was often described as hot-tempered, mercurial and tyrannical.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 15, 2021

Sometimes you just need a quick podcast or video to inspire you to chase your dream or come up with creative solutions to frustrating problems. The Female Entrepreneur Association was founded by Carrie Green in 2011 and has more than 650,000 women involved around the world. Related: 21 Ways to Grow Your New Business Online in 2021.

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TechCrunch

JULY 7, 2022

For over a decade, Bdeir’s work has centered around empowering everyone to be an inventor — by modularizing and democratizing electronics, by pioneering new ways of learning through play, and by reimagining the relationship between technology and creativity.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 30, 2022

While founded long before the pandemic, Steve King says that Black Swan Data , the data science and tech company that he helped co-launch in 2011, is well-suited to the current environment. Prior to co-founding Black Swan, King was a technical director at creative agency Digital Jigsaw. to start Black Swan.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

When I joined the ‘Hub Network’ back in January 2011, I had no idea I’d still be here 10 years later, but I knew it was the right place for me to be!” ” When I joined the ‘Hub Network’ back in January 2011, I had no idea I’d still be here 10 years later, but I knew it was the right place for me to be!

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

By creating a clear, compelling and creative brand name, you can put the odds of entrepreneurial success in your favor, while avoiding costly marketing mistakes. 11, 2011. . Building a long-lasting, attribute-based company name can add value to your business and reduce customer confusion. Originally published Nov.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 16, 2019

Silje had a vision for a space that would invite interactions between unlikely allies in the name of creativity and innovation. The coworking space opened its doors in September 2011, as the first of its kind in Norway. Today, Impact Hub Bergen has grown into a community of more than 50 entrepreneurs and changemakers.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

They were featured in Forbes for their creativity and innovation during a challenging time, and we’re excited to see what’s next for the Passage team in 2021. They offer multiple templates and design tools to make creative work accessible to anyone. They’re like a cross between a fast-growing startup and a global company.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Founded by technology entrepreneur and investor Peter Thiel in 2011, the Thiel Fellowship is a two-year program for young people [under 22] who want to build new things. Pioneer is a weekly contest for creative people around the world making their ideas become real. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. Thiel Fellowship.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2022

Birdzeye’s Norlock is Helping Minority Owned Businesses Gain Equal Access to North American Retail & eCommerce I had the pleasure of interviewing Trevor Norlock, a Global Consumer Revenue Executive who is passionate about developing new business for creative and dynamic start-up companies. global revenue.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MARCH 21, 2015

Above, the line chart shows the astounding growth in the number of Adobe Creative Suite subscribers from the launch of CreativeSuite 6 in mid-2012 through March 2014 growing at 31% per quarter to 3.97M in their last quarter. in revenue in 2011 at 97% gross margin. And in 2012, the company decided to disrupt its own businesses.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As time passed, I grew into a creative designer, crafting numerous products for clients around the world. Each COLORPIK product is the embodiment of dreams and creativity, while also serving as a support and encouragement for the dreams of designers and children alike. However, my parents couldn’t always fulfill my desire for colors.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Tech City UK, its predecessor, was launched in 2011 by former prime minister David Cameron and concentrated largely on the London ecosystem until 2018 when it merged with Tech North (based in Manchester). Tech Nation has long been embedded in the U.K. tech startup scene. and abroad.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 16, 2022

i2E first wrote a column about Crossroads LED back in 2011. In the entrepreneurial world, bootstrapping means figuring out creative ways to pay as you go so your new company gains traction and revenue without incurring debt or selling equity. Founders ‘bootstrap’ Crossroads LED into an industry leader. By Scott Meacham.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

Vitruvian is a new backer for MPB; the rest were already invested in the startup, which has raised around $91 million since 2011. The Series D is being led by Vitruvian Partners, with significant participation from Acton Capital; Mobeus Equity Partners, Beringea and FJ Labs also participating. Third, there is the focus of MPB in particular.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

HubStop introduced usage-based pricing in 2011 to boost its retention rate, then near 70%. “Incredible growth people are independent and creative and are drawn to environments that explicitly value these traits,” says Jessica Li, a content/growth professional who was previously a VC.

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OkDork

JULY 31, 2024

2- Make what you wish existed In 2011, Peter met his future business partner Rashid Ali. It forced them to get creative about how to get new customers. Peter told him about his favorite snack as a kid (meat sticks), and his desire to make a healthier version that was high in protein, low in calories, and tasted just as good.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Since 2011, the Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship has supported the work of 36 innovators—representing the United States as well as 18 other countries on five continents—who address pressing global issues, from healthcare delivery to college persistence and sustainable construction in developing nations. Skoll Foundation.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 11, 2023

Taking the time to gather your thoughts and experiences, then write them down, is a simple way to manage stress, enhance creativity, increase happiness, improve health, and increase work performance. There's a reason so many successful people keep a journal: it works. Hate every journaling app? It's not hard to see why.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2013

first world problems and all] But I did feel like 2012 was particularly tough for me having closed out 2011 losing a close family member and dealing with cancer with both family members and close friends. December is about getting out of your routine and for me that has always sapped me of my creativity and output.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Not only that, but there's a "Series A Crunch" that we've been talking about since October of 2011 where good companies can't seem to get to their next round of funding. Creativity, knowhow, and insight, however, feel like they're on life support these days--and that's the fault of the people we work with, not of the investment instrament.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

He left traditional media at the top of his game to be the founding CEO of Next New Networks, one of the first digital video startups, backed by Spark Capital and bought by YouTube in 2011. After a stint as the President of North America at BBC Worldwide, Herb is returning to his roots in both digital and Latino.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 26, 2023

I really enjoy the creativity and problem-solving that takes place during the early stages of a company, when founders are trying to solve a crazy number of challenges in parallel in order to get to product-market fit.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Despite ILPA’s advocacy since 2011 for consistent and transparent LP-level disclosures, the venture capital (VC) industry has lagged in prioritizing robust LP-facing reporting solutions. David Teten: What are the most creative or unusual ways you’re using AI & analytics in your organization?

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