Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2015

The post EODC 2015: Looking Back and Feeling Grateful appeared first on THE BLOG. “The EODC Accelerator Program has, by far, been the biggest positive influence on my business in terms of learning new business strategies and connecting with great people, and for this I’m extremely grateful.” ” – Heather Cox.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2019

Carlos Rivas was a student in El Salvador when he competed in the 2012 EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). Carlos says he was inspired to become an entrepreneur so that he could follow his passions and rely on his own hard work. Meeting other student entrepreneurs was extremely good, too. How did GSEA change you?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2016

In 2008 I started VC blogging. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. In 2015 I opened up my Facebook page to the public. They thought it was like MySpace and why did I need a MySpace page? In 2007 I started using Twitter and most of my friends & colleagues wondered why people would care what I ate for lunch.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Although women make up 47% of the US workforce, in 2015, they held only 25% of computing jobs — in a time when tech is booming and has been for decades. Portions of this post originally appeared on the JetRockets blog and are reprinted here with permission. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

I’d like to explain as best I can my opinion on what is going on because most of what I hear from entrepreneurs is not only wrong but is reminiscent of what I heard in 1997-2000. ” “This will be great for VCs and bad for entrepreneurs.” When I started blogging it was because I was inspired by Brad Feld.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 7, 2016

Ashoka is a partner of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. One widely read study projects that 75% of the companies in the S&P 500 in 2015 will be off the index in 15 years. Enter the entrepreneurs. The post Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Crucial to Growing the Economy appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 18, 2015

Here are 18 movies that have been recommended to us by multiple writers, entrepreneurs – and a few of our staff – for those who look for films depicting drive, inspiration and sometimes, the pitfalls that can occur when intentions go sour. Steve Jobs (2015). The Intern (2015). The Pursuit of Happyness (2006).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2024

Surprisingly, after 2015, the trend reversed, with remote teams not only catching up but also leading in innovation. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. “I TransWave has come a long way since its formation in 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 9, 2016

And yet, the 34 year-old former teacher and mother of two from Highland, California, recently passed a milestone most entrepreneurs aspire to but few achieve. In 2015, after less than four years in business, her toy makeup company Little Cosmetics generated over $1 million in sales. I always wanted to be an entrepreneur,” Tyler said.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 21, 2023

By Kent Gregoire , a US East Bridge chapter member (and that chapter’s current president) and co-founder of Stakeholder Business and Symphony Advantage , who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs transform their companies for maximum impact. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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A Smart Bear

JANUARY 4, 2018

It’s the heroin-hit that hooks the entrepreneur. (The The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. I’ve always said nothing beats the high of getting that first customer to sign up.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2020

The year 2020 has emphasized one certainty: In times of crisis, entrepreneurs innovate, adapt and continue to give back. Since October 2015, we’ve fed approximately 50,000 people. The post Feeding the Hungry, Despite National Crisis appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2017

We caught up with Cameron to learn more about his work as a social entrepreneur. What advice would you give other entrepreneurs who are looking to make their mark beyond their businesses? For me, this entire project grew out of an impulsive decision to volunteer for a week in a refugee prison back in June 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2017

We asked Brad about his history as an entrepreneur, below. When did you first realize you were an entrepreneur? We specialize in helping companies and entrepreneurs identify and achieve their potential by introducing innovative, low-cost techniques that most of our clients never knew existed. How did that become your focus?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

And here’s an important point that I think modern entrepreneurs often forget: Investors are “co-owners” of your business. There are just as many bad entrepreneurs who do bad things. See as a board we can already see very clearly how our 2014 & 2015 years pencil out with a fair degree of predictability.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2016

This intensity is what makes us successful entrepreneurs. At our annual planning session in early 2015, we realized that while we are proud of what we’ve accomplished since our doors opened in 2000, it was time to raise our standards even higher by becoming a certified B Corporation. That’s because I’m just like you.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Entrepreneurs’ Organization to Host Live Video Chats with Renowned Business Owners during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The day-long engagement will contain an eight hour block of content, which is scheduled to repeat three times in order to reach aspiring entrepreneurs in every corner of the world. appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Co-founder of Owned Outcomes Krupa Srinivas explores the value of fear in an entrepreneur’s journey as she describes partnering with a US healthcare intermediary to solve the problem of cataloguing hospital supplies. In 2015, one of the largest healthcare intermediaries in the country presented us these challenges.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 4, 2018

In 2015, inspired by Elon Musk and the story of Tesla, Steve was searching for a way to shore up his personal and professional commitment to being the change he wanted to see in the world. You’ll need support from members of the community, other entrepreneurs as well as clients and customers. Create a network.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. We also scoured newsfeeds.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. Celebrate with us by visiting the EO Octane blog every day this week! David Will is an entrepreneur in the software industry and host of EO 360. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 28, 2015

#EOlooksback at 2015 … On the 28th day of December, we celebrate the number of years EO has existed! Since 1987, EO has been transforming the lives of the entrepreneurs who transform the world. We’ll post new pictures, stories, videos and memes every day on: Octane blog , Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I started the company in 2015 as a side-hustle with my old friend Mike Watts. The post Growing as a Couple and a Startup appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Our company, Felix Media Solutions, landed a spot on the 2019 Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Brad Feld helped co-found the venture capital firm with one goal in mind: to help entrepreneurs. “We Despite the large population, it’s known for its strong sense of community, which makes networking with other business owners and entrepreneurs that much easier.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 12, 2016

In 2015, EO Houston members teamed up with Veterans in Business Association, a group of veterans enrolled in Rice University’s MBA program, to create the competition. Marine and owner of INVICTA Challenge, was one of the finalists in 2015 to receive funding from the group of EO-Houston investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2016

Last year, the GSEA experienced record-setting global participation, which culminated with 42 students representing 37 countries at the 2015 GSEA Finals in Washington, DC. Fifty-one student entrepreneurs, each representing their respective country arrived in Bangkok to compete for the GSEA crown and most importantly — to digest 2.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 3, 2015

” As of 3 December, 2015, Defense Secretary Ashton B. All of our WOMENtrepreneurs blog posts can be read here ; check out all our pictures, quotations and videos about women entrepreneurs on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook by searching for the hashtag “#WOMENtrepreneurs” and clicking on posts authored by EO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. Like many entrepreneurs, I tend to be a perfectionist. Failing is scary, so many entrepreneurs spend precious time and money perfecting a product or service before they launch it to the market. The consensus surprised me a little— start before you’re ready.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

In 2015, the Slaters sold the legacy to explore other endeavors. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) helps the world’s top entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. Discover EO today!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

The influx of Millennials into the workplace is providing today’s entrepreneur with a number of new challenges and opportunities. As entrepreneurs, we must embrace this dynamic and design a workplace that accommodates their hunger for learning and sharing. CMO, 15 Mind-Blowing Stats About Generation Z, June 12, 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2017

When Netsurit decided to seek an opportunity to expand into the North American market, networking with our colleagues at Entrepreneurs’ Organization was the logical first step in finding a like-minded company in the US. At the end of 2015, I met Scott Wilson, CEO of Marathon Consulting and an EO New York member since 2012.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 28, 2016

A 2015 Maine Business Leader of the Year , he reports that eliminating waste and carbon has freed capital for growth, enhancing employee and customer loyalty. In 2008, Unilever , a company of 172,000 employees and 2015 sales of $60.6 The post How To Unleash Sustainable Innovation That Matters appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2016

We publish consistent updates on our business, provide a monthly real estate newsletter, and share customer service tips and advice with regular blog posts, videos and radio appearances. Follow #EOeconomy to hear real perspectives on business from the people who know best: entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

event , hosted by the Brookings Institute to discuss the “potential of female entrepreneurs in Japan.” ” The speakers (Japanese or Japanese-American) shared their personal experiences working as a female entrepreneurs with other Japanese businesses. At Stanford and in the Silicon Valley, they just love entrepreneurs!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2017

With more than 12,000 members in 161 chapters and 50 countries, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) continues to make a mark on the lives of those entrepreneurs who are transforming the world. And by 2015, Capital Bank had accrued nearly US$1.5 Moisés Cohen was born in Colón City, Panama, in 1967.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

The Future Africa Fund kicked off in 2015 when Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Nadayar Enegesi , co-founders of US-based and African-focused talent company Andela, wrote checks to African startups as angel investors. During the onset of the pandemic, Aboyeji, via his blog post , said Future Africa Fund was looking to raise institutional investment.

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