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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

Entrepreneurs' Organization

My family and I lived a minimalist lifestyle, relying on the support of friends and relatives to make ends meet. While I eventually found success through perseverance, strategic partnerships, and the unwavering support of my wife and team, I often wonder if the journey could have been less daunting with the right mentorship.

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Why an Entrepreneur Should Consider Outside Financial Advice

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Merrill Edge Vice President Whitney Trimble answers top-of-mind questions about whether or not to seek outside financial advice. There are many benefits of having a meeting with a financial advisor, but I think the primary value for an entrepreneur or business-owner is support for pursuing the quality of life your family and you want.

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EO members share 9 lessons learned from childhood entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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. So I told my mum that I wanted to help.

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What entrepreneurs need to know about unconscious bias

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Biases can affect every aspect of a person’s life, including education and career trajectory. Education is key. By learning about these often unseen biases and educating yourself about these behaviors, you are taking the first step in mitigating the effects of these biases. These are particularly evident in hiring practices.

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One woman’s path to financial empowerment leads the way

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. Create community.

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EO Accelerator Graduates Share Successful Growth Tactics and Why They Joined EO

Entrepreneurs' Organization

At EO, we celebrate and support entrepreneurs on World Entrepreneurs’ Day—and every day! EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage. EOA supports growth through direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts. Other people struggle and can share their paths to success!

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The Importance of The Narrative

Both Sides of the Table

By the end of my sophomore year I had taken on the role of education for our new freshman pledges and by the first quarter of my junior year I led the pledge class entirely. I talked specifically about it in the context of raising VC / establishing credibility over on the Sales School blog where there’s a video & a transcript.