Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I wrote this conundrum and the need to take charge of how the market define your skills in my much-read blog post on “ personal branding.” But I also have advice for the 15% that really do want to be a startup CEO. Nobody sees you as a CEO since you’ve never been one? Being a CEO begets the network to be a CEO.

advice 334

advice peer-to-peer VC board 334

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 6, 2018

How to get your Series A mojo back The rest of the outline I’ll write as a series to come back to this blog if you want to read more. … the most counter-intuitive fund-raising advice you’ll get 8. If you want some more reading on this topic … I’ve written some relevant posts in the past here: A. Remind me why I love you?

advice 236

advice VC entrepreneurs SaaS 236

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 14, 2015

So here’s advice I give people all the time when they’re raising money. I’ve blogged for years. Or they’ll remind me of my common advice to take “ 50 coffee meetings.” The post The Most Important Advice I Could Give You About Unicorns appeared first on Bothsides of the Table.

advice 360

advice pitching disruption VC 360

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Psychology Today notes that taking advice somehow feels like admitting that we don’t really deserve our high status. But truly successful people understand that the advice and knowledge of people who have been-there, done-that is priceless. Whose advice would you seek out? What would you ask them? What would you ask them?

advice 130

advice peer-to-peer sustainability entrepreneurs 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Merrill Edge Vice President Whitney Trimble answers top-of-mind questions about whether or not to seek outside financial advice. The post Why an Entrepreneur Should Consider Outside Financial Advice appeared first on THE BLOG. Q: What are the benefits of having a financial advisor?

advice 130

advice entrepreneurs consulting financing 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

” Here are several pieces of advice for growing businesses from successful women entrepreneurs. Credit.com spoke with a handful of seasoned female entrepreneurs for advice on running a firm from a business perspective. If we are unsure about the contract, then we will seek legal advice from our attorney,” she said.

advice 130

advice entrepreneurs entrepreneurship consulting 130

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. Since it’s already written (and since I promised not to republish on my blog other than a summary) if you’re interested please have a read over there. What should you blog about?

advice 286

advice mix-use entrepreneurs strategy 286

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!

advice 98

advice consulting media networking 98

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We summarize these pearls of wisdom in our new book, Smart Startups: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know — Advice from 18 Harvard Business School Founders. The book is full of insights and advice for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey. and more articles from the EO blog.

entrepreneurs 252

entrepreneurs startup advice angel investing 252

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2019

The post What We Wish We Knew Then: 7 EO Members Share Advice for Graduates appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. . “Winter is coming.” ” — Jean-Michel Lebeau, EO Quebec, founder and CEO of Cortex.

advice 166

advice networking education opportunity 166

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

On December 2nd, 2006 I wrote the blog post published later in this post when I was CEO of startup Koral about my experiences in pitching VCs. After my company was acquired by Salesforce.com I was asked to stop blogging and they took over my blog as an asset in the sale of the company. My blog was wiped out.

VC 274

VC venture capital pitching capital 274

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

He gave me invaluable advice over lunch, and his expertise was a reminder to seek out expert advice – every time. I believe with the right approach, anyone can get advice from the best in business. The post Get Advice From The Best In Business appeared first on THE BLOG. PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. Guess what?

advice 130

advice mentorship culture education 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

Should I use AI to help with a blog? While there’s a lot of advice available in those areas, we’ll concentrate on a few inbound strategies that remain consistently reliable (and promising) for 2024 and beyond. Blogging Even today, a blog can represent a dramatic increase in lead generation.

strategy 244

strategy media creativity education 244

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2024

Back in 1990, during a radio interview with Dr. Wayne Dyer , I received a piece of advice that changed the course of my career. and more articles from the EO blog. The post Why You Should Give Your Best Stuff Away (Plus 3 Other Startup Tips) first appeared on The EO Blog. Give your best stuff away Yes, you read that right!

entrepreneurship 212

entrepreneurship startup mentorship entrepreneurs 212

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 14, 2009

They have advice to share. Ask them for advice. Social Network s / Search / Blogs – Obvious, huh? Basic search engine research can give many clues and if people do keep a blog and you want to meet the person then many clues are obviously there. Tags: Pitching VCs Start-up Advice. They exist in every town.

advice 291

advice VC pitching angel investing 291

Gust

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

The post Angel Investors Spotlight: An Inside Look at Hudson Valley Startup Fund’s Investment Process & Advice for Founders appeared first on The Gust Blog. Read more >.

advice 142

advice investing investment founder 142

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.

innovation 156

innovation media entrepreneurs culture 156

Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

Here’s Why on his Both Sides of the Table blog for a good read and a good lesson. It seems like good advice to me. The exceptions to this advice would be if you are being paid for your startup position by external funding, or if you have enough money in the bank for both you and the startup to survive for at least a year.

startup 180

startup pitching disruption mix-use 180

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Given the request for input and feedback, you might expect a presenter to receive various advice from the other Forum members. However, most Forum organizations train members to specifically avoid giving advice. Under an advice framework, my Forum-mates take turns telling me what I should do in my specific situation.

peer-to-peer 279

peer-to-peer advice frameworks accelerator 279

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.

advice 264

advice financing finance communities 264

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2022

The contributors, in turn, are motivated by the natural desire to give advice, especially advice that’s visible to and useful for others in their team, business unit, or even the whole organization. and more articles from the EO blog. . This dynamic also fits well with the different personalities of optimists and pessimists.

innovation 259

innovation collaboration advice consulting 259

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here are the top blog posts EO published on Inc.com in 2023: 1. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. And don’t miss Eden’s follow-up post for EO Blog, How to Stay Ahead of Crisis PR with ChatGPT. Posts: A Lookback at 2023 first appeared on The EO Blog. Did you catch them all?

consulting 213

consulting entrepreneurial ecosystem real estate entrepreneurs 213

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 2, 2020

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO LAUNCH A PODCAST? ANY SPECIFIC ADVICE TO FIRST-TIME PODCASTERS? . The post How to Launch a Podcast: Advice for Entrepreneurs appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Looking for more inspiration?

advice 245

advice entrepreneurs communities founder 245

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. Seek investor advice to strengthen your business model. and more articles from the EO blog. Don’t think of investor communication as a one-and-done sales job.

pitching 214

pitching consulting advice communities 214

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

The best business advice I was given was in my year 10 woodwork class by my teacher—who was teaching woodwork to boys who were both frivolous and quick to make decisions on cutting into beautiful pieces of timber. The best advice I have ever received came from one of my mentors from the US. and more articles from the EO blog. .

advice 325

advice entrepreneurs creativity culture 325

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2023

Suddenly, we are seeing many entrepreneurs churn out social media and blog posts at staggering speeds, thanking ChatGPT for providing the content they can simply copy + paste into their platforms of choice. and more articles from the EO blog. The post ChatGPT vs. Radical Authenticity in Personal Branding first appeared on The EO Blog.

leadership 194

leadership entrepreneurs advice collaboration 194

Hunter Walk

AUGUST 6, 2023

It’s words (and advice) he’s been given and had to take himself. . “ What makes this worth reading is that Charles has empathy for founders (he’s been one), and will continue to show up as one of their investors in a supportive manner.

VC 56

VC creativity culture advice 56

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Under the theme “Act for Impact,” EO members explored a multitude of ways to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s sage advice: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” and more articles from the EO blog. The post Act for Impact: A Lookback at EO Unlimited Barcelona 2023 first appeared on The EO Blog.

energy 223

energy entrepreneurship entrepreneurs advice 223

Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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. The post EO Celebrates 36 Years of Connecting and Empowering Entrepreneurs first appeared on The EO Blog.

entrepreneurs 205

entrepreneurs culture communities entrepreneurship 205

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 6, 2020

Here is advice I collected for dealing with the stress of running a startup: 1. Brad Feld, a partner at Foundry Group and investor in many successful startups, gave me this piece of advice. I interviewed a number of prominent VC’s and entrepreneurs for my recent book. Remember that you are not alone.

peer-to-peer 323

peer-to-peer startup advice entrepreneurs 323

Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Contributed to EO by Alex Diaz-Asper , the principal and founder of VentureCount , a B2B accounting services firm that provides small- to medium-sized companies with comprehensive financial and accounting services, including bookkeeping and strategic business advice. and more articles from the EO blog.

economic environments 197

economic environments venture capital financing finance 197

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

What advice do you have for entrepreneurs who may be looking to revive their businesses? Humility, seeking out the very best expertise and help one can find—learning from their experiences, getting and using good advice—is a natural companion to curiosity. Organizations (like people) are always in transition.

leadership 294

leadership peer-to-peer advice board 294

Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Read his earlier posts on how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received and nine lessons learned from entrepreneurial projects. and more articles from the EO blog. When asked, “What was your first entrepreneurial project?

advice 251

advice leadership opportunity entrepreneurs 251

Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2015

My goal in the interview overall was to capture more of the personal side of Fred since so much of his investment thesis and portfolio work already comes out in his blog. Fred is generous with his time and advice and I hope has shaped a generation of VCs for the better. Blogging is like Venus Fly Paper. This is classic Fred.

advice 327

advice board VC investing 327

Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company. As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? A big part of building Big Ass Bag is to continually take in user feedback and implement it.

entrepreneurs 105

entrepreneurs innovation advice construction 105

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Read his earlier posts on what EO members wish non-entrepreneurs knew about entrepreneurs, how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received. and more articles from the EO blog.

entrepreneurship 264

entrepreneurship consulting entrepreneurs leadership 264

Founder Bounty

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The point is whatever business your trying to build its good to have coaching advice and mentoring from people in the space your trying to build. Start blogging around the theme your business is going to be about. A blog could be a unique feature of your website. Harder then blogging but can bring awareness to your product!

advice 98

advice media VC accelerator 98