Five Reasons You Should Attend ICBI34
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Here Are the Details About Upfront Ventures’ Newest EIR – @Chamillionaire
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 22, 2015
He attends many of the high-profile tech conferences and has been hanging out with a few partners at Y Combinator and such. This past year he even decided to attend burning man (photo below) to get a sense of what that was all about. We’ve been debating various business concepts he has and what it would take to build them.
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ICBI38: Unleashing Excellence Through Practice
INBIA
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Reflecting on my experience attending ICBI for the past 20 years, this event has consistently proven to be transformative and a cornerstone of my professional development as both an entrepreneur support practitioner and an entrepreneurship ecosystem…
BE 2.0: Self-Correction is Vital – Recognizing When Change is Needed
Paul G. Silva
MARCH 25, 2025
Facing Reality Just in Time: The River Valley Investors Story After running the River Valley Investors (RVI) angel group for 15 years, I watched as attendance dwindled and investment activity slowed to concerning levels. The organization was rapidly declining and close to not having enough members to run effective meetings.
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Cold Calling Tips and Tricks
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
However, there is also strong evidence which points to the contrary - 78% of decision-makers have taken an appointment or attended an event as a result of a cold call. In fact, less than 2% of today’s cold calls actually result in meetings, and 63% of sales professionals say it’s what they dislike most about their jobs. What’s the verdict?
What Should You Make of the Web Summit Controversy? A View Behind the Scenes
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 2, 2015
I have attended Web Summits three times – it is not a scam. I even wrote about my experiences attending Web Summit , something I rarely ever write about. How might DreamForce be different from this international event that I may or may not have ever even attended personally?” I hate attending big conference.
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Do Less. More.
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 18, 2015
There are so many events to attend that one could become a full time conference attendee and you could easily feel like you’re missing out with each event that happens without you and of course there is Twitter and Instagram and Snapchat to remind you just how fun it was for everybody else.
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First-Year Members Share Why They Would Join EO Again (and Again!)
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JULY 26, 2024
Dive into various programs, attend local and international events, and find your tribe. “My Attend local events, which may offer such notable guests as BrenéBrown or Alex Honnold. Attend regional events like Discover North Asia or EO Unlimited or XCentric. I feel very welcomed at every activity I attend.
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Fauxmentum
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 1, 2015
But when economic conditions turn nobody is paid to innovate: They are paid to cut costs, cancel projects, reduce staff, do more with less, stop attending conferences and improve the bottom line. Many startups, though, don’t have the muscle memory to know the signs of when this changes gears and may believe good times are here to stay.
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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom
NZ Entrepreneur
OCTOBER 28, 2024
I like attending things that make you pause and contemplate. Would I attend another ADC which focussed on other topics? “It felt like a well curated blend of exceptional people,” says King. Every ADC is different because so much of the learning is generated by the experiences of those present. “I It’s not a one and done. Absolutely!”
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Fingercheck’s SMB “Deskless” Employee Platform Gains $115M Funding Led by Edison Partners
American Entrepreneurship
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Businesses with “deskless” workers, who work hourly and are on their feet, have unique workforce management needs ranging from mobile first to time and attendance, which have not been met by the tech industry historically. Fingercheck is pursuing a $5.1 CAGR through 2028. Theirs is operational in a matter of hours or days.
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The Potential for Fraud Caused by the Unnecessary Mystery of the Family Office World
This is going to be BIG.
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
No Richard Briggs ever attended Brooklyn Law and none of our mutual connections had ever met him or interacted with him. Anyone who has ever attended any of these “family office” conferences will tell you probably not. I have an investor from a huge multi-generational Bolivian shipping family and they’d never attend anything like this.
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Why You Don’t Want to Miss the MyEO DealExchange DX22 Conference
Entrepreneurs' Organization
AUGUST 5, 2022
The first two MyEO DealExchange conferences in 2018 and 2019 made a significant impact on the members who attended—including a 7-figure investment in Scott Mesh (EO New York)’s company. Who can attend DX22? It might be EO’s best-kept secret, but now the secret is out—and you’re invited to attend DX22: Register today!
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EO Atlanta creates an algorithm for 150+ one-on-one member connections each month in the face of COVID-19
Entrepreneurs' Organization
DECEMBER 9, 2020
Pre-COVID, when learning events were held in-person, new members who didn’t know very many people often felt awkward attending. However, when members get to know other members and experience the value of our network, it increases member value, engagement and attendance. That hurts engagement.
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SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation - March 17, 2022
Source Link
APRIL 1, 2022
We found that the majority of affiliates are attending and finding value in the Quarterly Conversations. The public is invited to attend Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship Webinar on April 21 at 10:00am CT, a SourceLink? More to come!
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How EO has impacted my life and grown my business
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 18, 2021
I feel fortunate to have attended three high-level learning opportunities through EO: I attended EO with Harvard Business School Executive Education : Inspiring Entrepreneurial Strategy, with 95 other members from around the globe to develop groundbreaking strategies and skills in analyzing industry evolution that helped our businesses grow.
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Circulate Networking Events
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
These are curated discussions, meaning you sign up to participate and the right group is selected to attend. These are virtual networking events designed to “include diverse perspectives in the innovation community.” ” They are called Circulate.
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Upcoming AI Summit New York 2024 Focuses on Commercial AI Applications
American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 18, 2024
With the Conference’s emphasis on more practical business applications and innovative solutions, growing attendance prompted a bigger expo floor holding 70+ exhibit booths, a tripling of food outlets, an expansion of registration desks, and larger capacity stage areas. “…We
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Sign Everything
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
DECEMBER 5, 2022
I attended a dinner this past week with USV portfolio founders and one who works in education told us that ChatGPT has effectively ended the essay as a way for teachers to assess student progress. The advances in AI over the last year are mind-boggling.
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Unlocking New Horizons in SaaS: Why Silicon Valley Investors and Corporations Should Attend the Korean SaaS Showcase
AsiaTechDaily
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Korean SaaS Titans with $100M Revenue to Showcase in Silicon Valley: Exclusive Two-Day Event Announced The future of cloud computing is poised for transformation as ten leading South Korean SaaS […]
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Strategic Casting: How to Fish For Your Ideal Clients and Employees
Entrepreneurs' Organization
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Get involved with non-profits where CEOs serve on the board, attend their galas and events, and get to know the leadership. In addition to high-level conferences, where else can you meet CEOs? Look for CEO roundtables and forums. None in your area? Consider starting one. Fellow alumni may be running their own businesses.
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The Rise Of Everywhere
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
DECEMBER 15, 2020
And I am not saying that VCs will stop traveling to attend board meetings. Related to that is the rising comfort of VCs and founders working closely with each other over video and not traveling to work with each other in person. I am not saying that founders will stop traveling to raise money, although I think that may stick post-pandemic.
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The Veteran Fund Announces Oversubscribed Fund and $100K Competition Winner
American Entrepreneurship
DECEMBER 4, 2024
He attended the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and is a member of the Johnson Association of Veterans. With one click of a smartphone’s camera, building owners and service providers gain much-needed insight in 50 to 80% less time and cash invested.
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EO Global Speakers Academy grads share transformational results
Entrepreneurs' Organization
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
As you ponder whether now is the time to 10x your public speaking skills, hear from four GSA graduates about the transformational experience the programme had on their journeys: What was your level of comfort with public speaking prior to attending Global Speakers Academy? That is why I attended. On a scale from 1-10, I was about a 7.
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Ultimate Event for Entrepreneurs Comes to New Zealand: INSPIRE & SUCCEED
NZ Entrepreneur
MARCH 18, 2025
General Manager of Success Resources Australia, Craig Doran asserted that entrepreneurs at all levels will find great value in attending the premiere event. This is a must-attend event for aspiring entrepreneurs and business-people alike.
EO Australia Members Give a Helping Hand
Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 7, 2022
Earlier this year, EO members from all around Australia attended EO Ignite – Reignite Your Passion, a regional event at stunning Hamilton Island, located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Mat Bowtell , the founder and CEO of Free 3D Hands, was invited to deliver the keynote presentation at EO Ignite.
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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems
This is going to be BIG.
MARCH 18, 2019
So, number one is that I needed to be at least engaged enough as an investor to be out there attending gatherings of innovative people. I backed that company in 2013 when it was basically a table top science project, but the key was a series of connections that could have only been possible as a full time investor.
The Opening
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
AUGUST 11, 2021
But when a party emerges online that anyone is invited to attend and the 500 person group picks up a punk with a party hat and they all change their social network avatar to this, well that got my attention. The opening is emerging around NFT experiences, something we’ve been excited about for quite a while now. PartyBid is cool.
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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 8, 2014
I just returned from 3 days in Cincinnati including attending the annual meeting of one of Upfront’s LPs – Cintrifuse. You only want them to commit to attending 1-2 board meetings a year in your home town. Investing becomes easier when you already need to be there. Mavens & Marketing.
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How I Promise You One of the Most Meaningful Days of Your Life
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 15, 2016
Defy Ventures runs business plan competitions and has people like us who attend and give business advice and feedback. Appendix: On our most recent tour Caroline Fairchild from LinkedIn attended. You can go. You SHOULD go. Here is how. You can make excuses — many do. It was the first time in 13 years that I truly felt human.
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392 If You Don’t Respect Your Customers You Won’t Be Successful
Both Sides of the Table
DECEMBER 7, 2014
I wish I did more enterprise software investing because when I attend meetings like this I realize that this is my core DNA – rolling out business software solutions to customers. I even once met with one very, very well known VC who told me, “I don’t attend LP meetings. Starting with a positive. ” I cringed.
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341 Why Venture Capital is So Much More Compelling Now
Both Sides of the Table
JUNE 29, 2014
I presented the deck below – which was prepared with the great help of Upfront Venture’s Principal Jordan Hudson – at Dave McClure’s must attend event called PreMoney with much more data and narrative than I had in my blog post. I saved it mostly for LP discussions that I had over the past year.
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Woodchuck Raises $3.75M to Combat Construction Waste Crisis with AI-Driven Biomass Energy Platform
American Entrepreneurship
JULY 1, 2025
Grand Opening and Governor Whitmer’s Endorsement Woodchuck officially launched operations at its Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Gretchen Whitmer , local business leaders, and environmental advocates.
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Te W’anake The Foundry Marks Two Years of Supporting South Taranaki Entrepreneurs
NZ Entrepreneur
MAY 18, 2025
Dr. Rosanne Ellis, Director of Innovation and Impact at the University of Waikato, attended a startup weekend at the facility and was impressed by the energy. Sponsored by Bizlink Hwera, its workshop series has tackled topics like artificial intelligence, accounting, marketing, and leadership.
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Machine Learning and Schools
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 9, 2023
I attended a dinner this past week with USV portfolio founders and one who works in education told us that ChatGPT has effectively ended the essay as a way for teachers to assess student progress. I read last week that the NYC Department of Education has banned ChatGPT from its networks and devices.
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Accessibility as an Advantage in Venture Capital: Why Creating Value for Everyone in the Community Wins
This is going to be BIG.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
Last week, we ran Fall Fundraising Days , which featured 11 NYC events on raising capital that 800+ individuals attended across the week. You passed on investing in my company but you still made an investment in my leadership and I'm deeply appreciative.”
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How We Amplified to Go Bolder: EO XCentric 2023 Recap
Entrepreneurs' Organization
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
EO XCentric 2023 was an authentic, carefully curated, and immersive experience for everyone who attended. Attending XCentric each year is one of the best investments I have made in my EO journey. Kuhn, EO Detroit What would you share with EO members who are considering attending a regional event? But don’t take our word for it!
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EO’s framework for sustainability: How EO will become net positive by 2030
Entrepreneurs' Organization
FEBRUARY 24, 2021
EO members, you can register now to attend the event 31 March 2021. If you want to learn more about upcoming events in EO’s “Inspire, Learn, Act” series around sustainability—including our 31 March 2021 EO Impact Day event, complete this interest form. Get ready to gain new tools to bring back to your business, family and community.
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Expand E-Rate To Low Income Households
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
DECEMBER 7, 2020
School districts all over the country have been scrambling for the last nine months to raise money from charitable sources so that they can provide hot spots and other ways to get kids internet in their homes so they can attend school. The FCC can do something simple and powerful. They can do it now. I would like to see them do that asap.
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Why being selfish is a good thing
Entrepreneurs' Organization
APRIL 9, 2021
Attending to those needs was the most important thing I should be doing. It turns out, though, that being a safe and selfless self often drained my energy, creativity and productivity. It also got in the way of me doing my job. When I was modeling my “want-to-be-liked” self-behaviors, everyone else’s needs were more important than mine.
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Pilot Angel Syndication Event Funds Startups And Builds Bridges Between Investor Groups
Paul G. Silva
MARCH 30, 2023
Representatives from other syndication groups from as far as the west coast attended as well. Entrepreneurs said they received high quality connections to investors and their odds of securing funding were higher here than any other large group meeting they’d attended. And it worked! Adding more groups to our process.
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The Work-Life Balance Revolution
A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
JANUARY 13, 2021
If office space and all its attendant costs can be drastically reduced, employers can afford to pay more dollars in salary for the same productivity. One reason that Zooming appears not to have reduced productivity is that many of the meetings weren’t productive to begin with.
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Creators as Small Businesses Recognized by Visa at Web Summit
American Entrepreneurship
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
At the highly attended Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal this past week, creators were recognized for their significant role in the growth of the digital economy. Celebration of the creator spirit and the announcement of an expanded collaboration with Pharrell Williams were made.
Effective Time Management Tips for Entrepreneurs to Boost Productivity
American Entrepreneurship
JANUARY 14, 2025
Urgent, Not Important : Tasks that are pressing but dont add significant value, such as answering non-critical emails or attending low-priority meetings. Before agreeing to take on a new project or attend a meeting, ask yourself: Will this help me achieve my goals?
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