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.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

Since I answer this all the time anyway I thought it might make an interesting blog post. They speak of “my CEO’s.&# They talk about how this company failed because the management team didn’t listen to my advice and that one succeeded because we helped point them in the right direction. That’s true.

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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. It provides opportunities for mentorship. Portions of this post originally appeared on the JetRockets blog and are reprinted here with permission. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. “I One of Neish’s other main priorities moving forward is mentorship.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

I recently read a post over on VentureHacks titled, “ Top Ten Reasons Entrepreneurs Hate Lawyers &# written by Scott Walker (who blogs on legal issues for entrepreneurs ). Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. I know that people have an allergy to lawyers out of fear of being screwed.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

Mentorship. And while John & I have been through these phases ourselves (and have even written several blog posts on the topic like this one and John keeps a great blog with many similar concepts) we simply haven’t been running large sales teams for the past 8+ years. Startup Advice' As You Start to Mature.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

Occasionally on this blog I break away from industry commentary and write more broadly. It’s why I still randomly meet up with people I’ve met on Twitter or this blog. A few years ago I started a mentorship organization in Los Angeles called Launchpad LA now run by the uber talented Sam Teller. Launchpad LA.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

I recently read a blog post by Beezer Clarkson, Managing Director of Sapphire Ventures about why entrepreneurs should care about from whom their VC funds raise their capital. So I immediately felt like I had a partner whom I could call for sensitive advice on topics where there aren’t many sources of input or mentorship.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

I have seen in your 5 years with us countless hours dedicated to mentorship and advice to younger founders of color and showing them a roadmap for success. I admire anybody who sees a problem and steps up to try and make a difference and take action. I can’t wait to see the businesses you launch with your new foundry.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 5, 2022

Working full time at the United Nations and building an event business and blog. Reach out to mentors in entrepreneurship for guidance and advice. Take advantage of free mentorship and paid programs that can guide your process and…relish the moment! And your day job is lacking in luster. Is it time to take the leap?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

This group has it all – not only do they offer forums and personal advice on a national scale, the organization also sponsors local chapters with their own meetings and amenities. On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. The original version of this article appeared on his company blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

Our top request include: helping with PR announcements, helping with recruiting, helping to connect with other companies with similar issues [acquiring expertise], helping with introductions [biz dev] and of course help with strategy, advice, mentorship, conflict resolution and several other interactions. Partner Leverage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

A version of this article originally appeared on Violet’s LinkedIn blog. appeared first on THE BLOG. By Violet Lim, CEO and Co-Founder at Lunch Actually Group. Violet is a member of EO Singapore. These are women who have fought against all odds, made a mark in the business world and crafted their own brands of leadership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2019

Getting help from business partners, boards of directors or investors is always going to be loaded, as they have a vested interest in the decisions and advice they give. The post Key Takeaways From Startup Grind Global appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 18, 2017

If someone really wants to give you advice, they raise their hand and ask if it’s okay—and often, the other person says yes. The post Inside the EO Accelerator Program appeared first on THE BLOG. Otherwise, you’re always afraid of what the other guy or girl is saying. QG: Entrepreneurs are a very different group of people.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

A year ago I blogged about one of my most common mantras that applies to sales, biz dev & fund raising alike: “ Time is the Enemy of all Deals.&#. This conversation seems to come up very frequently these days both with portfolio companies and with entrepreneurs just looking for mentorship. So here’s my framework.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

It’s that sort of mentorship experience that drives many of us hands-on VCs. There has been all sorts of discussions about marketing on blogs lately. But when I write a blog post I always allocate a certain amount of time to having debates in the comments section. You have to get your ass out there and prove yourself.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 23, 2024

It was truly a full-circle moment, and I am grateful for the valuable connections and mentorships I found through this program. Years later, when a venture advisor position opened up at i2E, Stacey believed I would be a good fit for the role and recommended me. Is there anything else you’d like to add?

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