This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

I reached out to about 15-20 other investors, of which about half were interested in taking a meeting. So what about all of the above statements—things that founders widely hold to be true barriers to fundraising? First is network bias. because the round quickly filled up. It will all very much make sense.

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Source Link

MAY 5, 2021

The affiliates that joined the conversation in March wanted to learn more about engaging with the resource partners in their network, so SourceLink® set aside time in April to continue the conversation and address unanswered questions. According to Tiffany Nixon from NetWork Kansas , engagement should start at the local level.

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Source Link

MARCH 29, 2021

While it appears the SBA will be applying this approach to the existing SBA-funded national network such as SBDCs, SCORE and Women Business Centers, the announcement indicates a new funding opportunity will soon open for states, tribes, units of local governments and other nonprofit organizations.

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Source Link

JUNE 8, 2021

With the July 12 application deadline fast approaching, we wanted to address a few frequently asked questions about the program and funding opportunity. The SBA Community Navigator framework includes a lead nonprofit partner who can serve as a hub for the entrepreneurial community and the network building efforts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

To learn more about the MyEO DealExchange DX22 event, we asked Alan Peterson (EO Orange County), champion of the MyEO DealExchange premier group, about the DX22 event. I wanted to learn everything I could about the business of buying, growing, and selling businesses. What is the Needs and Leads Speed Networking event?

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

The most valuable resource the accelerator provides is the network, so use all my time to navigate that network. Here are some truths about what accelerators can be for startups: A small filter. A HUGE network enhancer. NOT spending time on the accelerator building the product. The plan-sort of worked.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 4, 2016

If an investor had to believe one simple thing about the world that would eventually lead them to investing in your company, what would it be? Founders should also be spending time in networks of other venture-backed founders--not only to learn, but to have their message and reputation echo back to other VCs. And how do you do it?

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

While those tips are still relevant, the pandemic and heightened awareness about the importance of building equitable and inclusive ecosystems has surfaced new challenges. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. Who is missing from your network? Make your ecosystem inclusive.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The concept of building networks of support, or what has sometimes been referred to as, forging “entrepreneurial ecosystems”, has been a key focus for many advancing the idea that innovation and entrepreneurship will be the future of not just our recovery- but the necessary inclusive pathway for economic advancement and wealth building for all.

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Dream It

JANUARY 13, 2021

of the meeting to talk more about you and your great company. When we ask about your traction, we share Steve’s sentiment in our previous dose about traction that, “being in discussion with a company doesn’t mean that you’ve got traction yet.” We cannot put enough emphasis on how important utilizing your network is.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 9, 2020

We asked Brad about this exciting new initiative. One of the greatest sources of value EO provides is the relationships each of us build within the EO network. I think of each EO Atlanta member as a high-value node on our network. Tell us about the EO Atlanta 1-on-1 Connections Program. That hurts engagement.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That prediction obviously turned out pretty wrong, but it did drum up a whole lot of chatter about the right ingredients for building a startup community—about New York vs Boston on the East Coast and whether cities like Austin and Seattle would ever break through. What makes people like that want to live in any particular community?

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Nebraska now have access to a premier network of interconnected support resources that spans the 76,878 square mile state. We have a wealth of resources in Nebraska,” says SourceLink Nebraska Network Builder, Scott Asmus, who oversees the program at NBDC. Start where you are.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

Johanna Cook, SourceLink communication specialist, shared results from the SourceLink Affiliate Engagement Survey recently conducted to learn more about affiliate preferences for communication. For more information about becoming a SourceLink affiliate and joining our conversations contact Dara Macan at dmacan@joinsourcelink.com.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 28, 2025

Jim Collins explains why: it’s not just about luckit’s about being ready for it and knowing what to do when it arrives. A Real Story: When Product Success Seems Like Luck Let me share a story about luck and persistence from our own experience. In BE 2.0,

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

These are exactly the traps Collins warns about: when leaders become comfortable with the status quo, they miss the signals that change is needed. .” Testing my hypothesis meant work : It was easier to keep doing what I’d always done. I was spread thin : Running multiple organizations meant my attention was divided.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

Kavelle is most passionate about the impact she can have on students and is continuously inspired by their creativity. The YLAI Network team spoke with Kavelle on her role as a woman in STEM, overcoming hardships, and her experiences during her YLAI Fellowship. She continued to network to get the support that she needed.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 10, 2025

IonQ will be celebrating World Quantum Day with a number of activities around the globe that includes bringing together scientists, educators, and technologists to raise awareness about quantum sciences. IonQ is embracing the occasion with events in the United States, Japan, and South Korea.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

This post is about ‘seeing.’ ’ In addition to hustle and one’s existing network, I’m always interested in whether or not a ‘needle magnet’ is being built alongside the other efforts to find startups. and related, of increasing importance. and related, of increasing importance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

In celebration of Rosario’s hard work empowering a community of young changemakers, the YLAI Network team spoke with her to highlight the key factors of her non-profit volunteerism movement and get her essential advice on how to respond to the challenges of COVID-19. and she decided she could do something about it. government.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2020

They realized their collective global network was their biggest strength and decided to start from there. Together, they created a campaign, named their project MillionLives.org , reached out to their network, started a Go Fund Me campaign and within a week raised over US$100,000.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

Many YLAI Network members have found creative ways to make their businesses and organizations stand out from the rest and have used their branding to create a strong following. Many YLAI Network members use their business to make an impact on a cause they are passionate about. Find your passion and show your impact. Experiment.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

The YLAI Network team spoke with Jonathan to gain some insight into his social ventures, thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence, and any advice for fellow network members looking to jump into entrepreneurship. Jonathan’s advice to fellow young leaders and network members is to trust the process and trust the journey.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

partners with over 60 different communities across the country to do just that, and we are thrilled to announce that our network has grown this week to Orlando, Florida. Developing a vibrant and rich online and in-person network. SourceLink? Please join us in welcoming BizLink Orange ! Entrepreneurs new “home” in Central Florida.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Even if you get to talk to an investor in your network, investors tend to be cynical as heck. There is a source of powerful referrals that most people don’t know about: fellow CEOs. Leverage your network if you can, but cold-call if you must. What landmines did they find they want to warn you about?

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 19, 2019

If you're an investor, employee, or just user of a large media distribution network, please ask the hard questions about the responsibilities of those platforms to prevent the spread of hate and violence--again and again until these platforms take their role seriously. I'm a bit tired of tweeting, donating, protesting, etc.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

What Alan recognized was that most IRL forums and networking events are absolutely awful places to pitch and here’s why: 1) When a VC shows up in person, they’re looking to replicate the kind of top of the funnel they would get in an hour or two’s worth of e-mail, and that’s not going to happen if you corral them into a corner for 30 minutes.

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

SourceLink® was selected to survey and inventory the region’s primarily nonprofit, education and governmental support resources for entrepreneurship and produce finding reports and visual representations of the available resource network. NLC is proud to partner with SourceLink again for the 2021-22 CIE program year, kicking off in November.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 11, 2021

I’ve always thought the opening would be at the intersection of gaming, online communities, and social networks. The opening is emerging around NFT experiences, something we’ve been excited about for quite a while now. That’s why I wrote about it on Friday. And there is running room. PartyBid is cool.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

On the business side, they face hard decisions about establishing the right marketing strategy for their products and services, gaining timely access to capital to grow their business and dealing with the day-to-day operations. Experienced mentors often have an extensive network of contacts theyve built over the years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

They spend about 20 percent more time in exploration than average performers. These “warm” relationships then prove to be critical when opportunities enable a person who has done this well to see a possibility and mobilize a network. Then, critically, they are engaging with others differently to scale their work on two fronts: .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By Our membership includes a wide range of skill sets, allowing us to tap into our wider network. The beauty about being a leader is that you get to create a world where you can make a difference.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Embassy Brasilia hosted a live virtual discussion in May 2020 for exchange alumni and members of the YLAI Network on “how to lead in a post-pandemic world,” featuring entrepreneurship experts Alisa Cohn and Richie Norton, with moderator Rhett Power. Connections through the YLAI Network.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2024

Just a few years ago, I was a journalist making about US$80,000 year while working long, weird hours and trying to see my family as much as possible. My two favorite patterns are: The right mindset attracts the right network, and creates the right opportunities. Let’s unpack those patterns a bit. Peter Diamandis. 2023 was Net Works.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Make noise about things that matter to you. When your values are challenged, do something about it. Think about it. The best advice she ever gave me, though, was to join the EO to build my leadership skills and my support network. I knew nothing about running a business and had no management experience.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 25, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Cinthya Andino is most passionate about design and about protecting the environment. The YLAI Network team spoke with her to discuss the success of her business, the challenges she has faced, and what she has in store for the future. Advice for Network members. By Angie Garozzo. government.

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