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EO Accelerator Grads on Growing In Business and In Marriage

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Lallenia: My husband, Brad, and I started Big Birge Plumbing in 2012. I was referred to EO Accelerator by a former EO member and applied to the program in 2015. It gives founders the tools and accountability to take their business to the next level. How did you hear about EO Accelerator? I joined first and immediately found value.

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Reflections from the Womenomics 2.0 Event at the Brookings Institute

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The event was predicated on legislation passed by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, promoting female participation in the Japanese economy – the policy is widely referred to as “womenomics.” Fujiyo Ishiguro speaking at the Brookings Institute. When asked what motivated her, Ms.

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Silicon Valley is a surprisingly clubby ecosystem: FC's Alex Mittal

FundersClub

Being an effective founder means questioning current paradigms, asking ‘Is there a better way to do this—and am I the person to do it?’ ’ It’s that line of thinking that leads people to create disruptive companies, to solve problems that were thought to be intractable.

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Welcoming the Newest Partner to Upfront Ventures

Both Sides of the Table

Kevin joined Upfront in 2012 as an Associate. We like to know that when we call our peers they truly are the best fit for the company in which we’ve invested. Today is amongst the proudest days I’ve had at Upfront Ventures — getting the chance to announce that Kevin Zhang has been promoted to Partner. I mean this seriously.

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