Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

They now have a strong VC lead from Foundry Group and from experience when you get advice from Foundry it comes with authority, experience, empathy and the right amount of straight talk. I know because I have been the beneficiary of their advice for years and have appreciated it. ” Uhhuh. If all else fails, angel-load away!

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MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. My recipe for Seattle or your community: 1.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2011

There’s tons of more great advice from real-world experience from Jon so please watch when you have time. Good comment community = viral blog. And I tell people all the time, it’s OK to Tweet more than once (full advice in this link). Can we take this video and put it in 10 different contests?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2020

What is your advice during this time of uncertainty? . Seek professional advice. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received—and that I consistently share with my clients—is that we should never make long-term decisions based on short-term emotions or circumstances, particularly when it comes to our finances. Absolutely!

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. Go on, have a bit of fun down memory lane!). Come join us.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 8, 2015

So my advice to many is to study online companies that understand how to use technology for audience development, engagement, viral distribution and subscriptions. At the start of the article they encourage you to subscribe to Upworthy. Each does it for building an online community either for personal or professional utility.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 6, 2025

Safe space for brainstorming – Test ideas without judgment or politics Consistent advice – Your virtual advisors won’t forget previous conversations Customizable expertise – Add or remove advisors based on your changing needs Setting Up Your Virtual Board Ready to create your own advisory team?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere. Margee Moore of BigOrange Marketing shared that, “The community of peers is so very helpful. You get advice from people who have been where you are without worrying about damaging your reputation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. But also know that with perseverance, a supportive community, and strategic thinking, it is possible to navigate the journey and emerge victorious.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. Since Allen owns her office building, she started a garden in the back for her community to grow and harvest vegetables.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. ” Sean later went on to found the community GrowthHackers.com amongst other businesses. Startup Advice'

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

It got me thinking about the advice that I often give to new VCs. So the advice I’ve been giving many VCs from my experiences is that “in VC it’s important to play offense, not defense.” Consider what Paul Graham said in this article. Be the center of your knowledge space or geographic community.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

This article will explore how one-on-one mentoring can transform your entrepreneurial experience and help you achieve your business goals. Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 18, 2022

TechCrunch Experts continues to gather and share authoritative advice for founders who need help with growth marketing and software development. Here are a few related articles we’ve run in recent weeks: Growth marketing. Among other topics, this article covers the K-factor formula, which helps measure virality.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica , Neish is succeeding in his mission to increase the visibility of transgender Jamaicans, provide resources to change the narrative towards a positive reflection of the community, and emphasize the need for improved healthcare and safe spaces that meet the needs of the community.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. I have a very detailed article that covers stuff I won’t cover in detail in this post. But if you like this topic please consider reading the Mashable article. It’s where your community gets to know you. I put much time into it.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2010

Otherwise, grab a cup ‘o coffee … Clicking on any graph below will take you to that article. My advice to entrepreneurs was and is “ when the hors d’oeuvres tray is being passed take two ” (e.g. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis. raise money now to weather any storms).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. and more articles from the EO blog. . Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Once he started building a community, he also learned they had a specific need he could fill. Not all niche communities have large, interactive followings. Here's an article and podcast interview I enjoyed called: Build a Community and the Sales Will Follow: [link] Click To Tweet. This excites the community as well.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

EO introduced me to a community of like-minded individuals who share similar values and aspirations. Azalea Garcia, EO Puerto Rico “Joining the MyEO Forum for SaaS Founders has provided a unique blend of learning, accountability, and community. and more articles from the EO blog. moments have you experienced? “EO

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

One of the most important articles I read during the entire year was David Brook’s op-ed article on “ The Haimish Line.” And so I framed much of my life since reading the article in Haimish terms. Occasionally on this blog I break away from industry commentary and write more broadly. ” So true.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

EO was created by a small group of young business owners, led by Verne Harnish, as a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. So we rounded up some insights from a group of famous faces who also have 36 candles on their birthday cakes this year, and whose advice echoes EO’s core values. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

He penned a great piece on the LA tech community here in Forbes. This is a riveting read and tale of ego, bad business practice and shady ethical behavior – if the article is even 50% true. Not bad, hey? And they had another recent $100+ million exit of Savings.com. Both companies were in Los Angeles.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Women may feel unsupported in their process of moving into a career where so much career advice is geared toward men. As a woman in a STEM career and leadership role, I strongly encourage you to promote STEM learning and exploration among the young women in your community. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

I wish the tech community would found its own version of YPO Forum. There is no better article on the topic than Reid Hoffman’s post about giving up the role of CEO at LinkedIn. Startup Advice' I was staggered to hear people talking so openly.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

shared his experience around starting a business, the effects it had on his mental health and his advice on taking care of yourself and your business. The best way I’ve found to address it is to find like-minded communities that can support you when things get tough. and more articles from the EO blog.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

BlueRock provides independent advice, and prepares the applications you need, to secure your business grants and tax refunds. Since launching in Christchurch two years ago we’ve been impressed by the vibrancy and community spirit in the local and national technology sector. R&D funding doesn’t have to be a headache.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! Great small business advice from Jason! Thanks, Steve!

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. I was sick of hyperbole articles pronouncing that VCs were “scared or AngelList&# or “it was disrupting VC&# or some other BS exaggeration like that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. Don’t think of investor communication as a one-and-done sales job. Seek investor advice to strengthen your business model. and more articles from the EO blog.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Following AI’s advice, he launched an eco-friendly brand , Green Gadget Guru, in just a week. From low-cost business ideas to case studies, keep scrolling and you will find much to explore in this article. From the first draft, she outsources articles to freelancers and always relies on her audience’s interests, not trends.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 12, 2018

It is an LA-based company that was recently acquired by Amazon, which you can read more about in this incredibly well-researched article. Traditional investors are so focused on “quantitative marketing” that he got a lot of advice that this money was better spent on online customer acquisition.

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StartupNation

MAY 30, 2025

If you came to this article to find out about the $10,000 small business grants from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, that’s great. Lucky for you and your business, the course and event offerings are many, varied and aimed at helping you build your skillset and your community. Keep reading to find out more about the money.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2024

We need to continue to add things as the consumer evolves; we need to catch up with them.” — Denise Vitola, VP of Brand Integration at Bayer, Episode 66 Stay open for the next great idea “My advice to all entrepreneurs out there: You cannot live in your little bubble; you need to be out there experiencing things.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

This article was written by EO Vancouver member Calvin Johnson. And I wanted it to be great – something cool that celebrates entrepreneurship and provides a unique perspective not only to the EO members, but to the community, as well. EOBeyondBorders celebrates our rich, global community. Brian said, “Absolutely!”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

At some point in life, almost everyone has collaborated with people who don’t share knowledge, don’t give advice, and don’t help others out with their experience. and more articles from the EO blog. These people might have been our colleagues, our managers, our HR business partners, or even an intern or a consultant.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

We interviewed two current Inventives, Craig and Rebecca, about their projects, mentors and what advice they would give to young entrepreneurs. What advice would you give other aspiring, young entrepreneurs? What advice would you give other aspiring, young entrepreneurs? EOBeyondBorders celebrates our rich, global community.

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