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“I think viewing your board as an audience to be ‘sold’ to instead of a partner in your journey will orient your board to be less trusting and collaborative.” Five Questions with Nilam Ganenthiran, Former President of Instacart

Hunter Walk

Hunter Walk: You started at Instacart in 2013, just a year after it was founded, which obviously turned out to be an epic decision. Nilam Ganenthiran : The story of me joining Instacart in 2013, is actually rooted in an epic bad decision. Rafa runs Background Capital, and is one of the best partners for early company builders I know.

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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The initial idea was born in 2013 but was not officially registered as a business until 2020 because she faced hardships launching the STEM Builders Learning Hub and finding tutors. Get inspired and learn how you can make a difference in your community with more stories and advice from YLAI fellows. government. government.

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GRP Excited to add Sam Rosen to Its Ranks. How Did He Get the Role? Hustle. Here’s the Story.

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We’re excited to continue to grow our investment professional staff and will continue to do so over the course of 2013 & 2014 with our new fund. He pinged me that he was thinking about joining a startup based in LA with the CEO in NYC and would I be willing to meet him and give him advice on this process. Jordan Hudson.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

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One measure of CincyTech’s overall impact is that in 2013, its portfolio companies represent 80% of total seed and early stage capital invested in Southwest Ohio. We started investing the fund in April 2012 and by early 2013 had closed our fund to new investors. They often fly back at least once if not twice a year to see family.

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Why Technology is Driving More Urban Renewal

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Our lease runs out in 2013. In LA the VC shift is clearly to Santa Monica / Venice, home of Rustic Canyon, Greycroft, Anthem and just about every incubator (Amplify, Launchpad, Mucker, Science). GRP’s offices are near Beverly Hills. No prizes for guessing where our new offices will be located. Image courtesy of Philip Bouchard from Flickr.

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Entrepreneur’s Don’t Think Enough. Here’s What You Can Do About It …

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I had one of the biggest mental breakthroughs about what I want to do differently at GRP Partners in 2013. I was at the Lobby Conference a few weeks ago in Mexico. My wife and I went down 3 days early and had some chill out time. I don’t want to be on autopilot.

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Q&A with EO’s 2017 Global Citizen of the Year: Cameron Madill

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each year since 2013, EO recognizes one outstanding member who embodies the heart and soul of volunteerism, and who paves the way for others to follow, through its EO Global Citizen of the Year Award. What advice would you give other entrepreneurs who are looking to make their mark beyond their businesses?