Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Monique Maissan is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Shanghai, CEO of Vision Textiles, and founder of Waste2Weave. I made it my mission to develop recycled plastic fabrics into a source of mainstream textiles. Years ago, a prominent retailer approached us with an offer to develop a small collection together.

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StartupNation

APRIL 27, 2021

Your passion will shine through in whatever you do, whether that be writing a book or creating a YouTube channel. Most entrepreneurs are not inventors, and they don’t need to be. I experienced this firsthand when launching my own side hustle, a career advice website called Career Sidekick. You’ll be less likely to quit.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

And it was so that negativity became the foundation of this career path for all eternity, rendering the journey of the entrepreneur, fraught with the merciless onslaught of rejection and rebuff. Such negative programming, unfortunately, teaches us very early in our development to temper our actions to avoid the dreaded word ‘no’ at all costs.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Recognizing that the future is uncertain but will not be the same as the past, Alisa, Richie and Rhett share insights from their experience as entrepreneurs for how up-and-coming young leaders and entrepreneurs can adapt to their current circumstances and prepare for what may come. Books by Marianne Williamson.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

But there are a lot of things that become norms in the VC industry that always drove me crazy from entrepreneur’s side of the table. Translation for any first time entrepreneurs can mean one of: a. As an entrepreneur you’re used to being optimistic and finding a way to make things work despite the odds. I get that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One important question every successful entrepreneur can ask themselves is, “Who taught you what you needed to know to get where you are?” 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. Are you in?

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Founder Bounty

MARCH 4, 2023

Multiple revenue streams from affiliate marketing to youtube ad revenue to selling you books. Ali Abdaal is a British physician, YouTuber, online educator, and entrepreneur. Ali Abdaal is best known for his YouTube channel, where he creates content related to productivity, study techniques, career advice, and personal development.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Nicholas Dancer is the owner and operator of Dancer Concrete Design and he chats with Ramon Ray about concrete, entrepreneurship, leadership, and his new book, Day In, Day Out: The Secret Power in Showing Up and Doing the Work. Nick wanted to write an essay-format book that mirrored the books which helped him develop a love for reading. .

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

So, where does this put you — the startup founder, entrepreneur or company executive? If you’re a founder who’s trying to decide whether to pursue venture capital or nontraditional investors, ask yourself these questions: What do you need at your stage of development? It’s a great time to be a founder.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

On why you should be an entrepreneur, “A lot of people do what they have to do. He said that he noticed a lot of tech entrepreneurs don’t speak into the mic, don’t project their voices with confidence and aren’t necessarily paying attention to the mood or energy of the audience.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott, in conversation with a16z’s Bob Swan, explains how AI copilots are keeping developers longer in a flow state and why AI copilots more broadly could be the start of an industrial revolution for knowledge work. [00:59] What’s your advice for how we get the most out of tools like Copilot?

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Founders a few steps ahead of you will give you the most valuable advice you have ever received because they were in your shoes not too long ago. Learn about yourself, and develop a strong mindset. Luke Campbell – Cofounder.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. You also have an impressive array of side projects—from books and apps to philanthropic and environmental initiatives. What’s next?

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Berkonomics

MARCH 16, 2023

As an early-stage investor, the first test for me is whether “my” entrepreneur is flexible in both the plan and execution of their vision (since from experience almost everything about a business plan changes over time), and whether that person, no matter what age or experience, is coachable. Why should we ask this question?

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. That’s why we started developing our creator series. It’s an ideal place for aspiring entrepreneurs. Do you have any advice for budding entrepreneurs?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2019

He has written a Wall Street Journal bestselling book called The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future. . I have seen business results soar when a committed group of people embark on the path of personal development. Is there one mistake that entrepreneurs are particularly susceptible to?

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 28, 2020

After three eventful years , I’m excited to say that my new book— The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , with Brad Feld —is officially available to the public today! It’s my first book, so this is a new feeling. It wasn’t always fun; writing a book of this nature is really hard work.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

I put my ambitions of becoming an entrepreneur on pause for a couple of years until finally walking away from the corporate world in March 2014. I booked my first two coaching clients five months later — exactly a month shy of running out of savings. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission? Create community.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

We’re here for Greycroft’s CEO Summit – a gathering of the CEO’s of their portfolio companies with guest speakers covering topics including how to build your team, PR, customer development, etc. It is the key to “customer development” that Steve Blank talks about. I’m going to save that for a future blog post.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 31, 2023

You’ll receive practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. How to Build a Business AI Won’t Kill Overnight Entrepreneurs everywhere have been trying to grasp the impact of the recent artificial intelligence innovations and how they may disrupt countless industries. Welcome to another edition of our newsletter!

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 29, 2019

Researchers have been trying for decades to establish the most common character traits of entrepreneurs. It has even been noted that there are more differences between the traits of different entrepreneurs than between those of entrepreneurs and non-entrepreneurs (Gartner, 1985). Kolb & Wagner, 2015).The

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

We asked the winners in each city to tell us about their companies, provide advice to fellow entrepreneurs, and share a little more about themselves. What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in Orlando? My advice would be to pick and develop a focus in which you have competency and passion.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2009

This is part of my new series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I don’t think it takes book smart people to build great companies – sometimes it’s a hindrance. If you haven’t spent time over there you should.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. . 1) Your school. 3) Accelerators.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2020

From very young, I was inspired to be an entrepreneur and to do great things. When I was little, I often liked books more than toys, and even when I fell severely ill when I was young and was often hospitalized, I would ask for my teachers to bring exams to the hospital and I came out in the top three of my class.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 24, 2021

Dustin Shay in New York City wrote, “Our primary role, as ecosystem builders, is to facilitate connection and network access for entrepreneurs. At the ‘pioneer gap,’ where we act, that means helping entrepreneurs access customers, strategic partners, and/or investors that they need to grow and scale their businesses.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

You’re an entrepreneur, with a great product. Take a deep breath, and some useful advice. In the book, I brought in 50 business leaders to advise you on how to grow your business from your basic idea through to your eventual exit and summarized it into a step-by-step framework. This includes: Developing a marketing plan.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 6, 2023

Based in Silicon Valley, Draper Associates is well known for being entrepreneur friendly, and supporting entrepreneurs through thick and thin, and for the long haul. While I enjoyed working closely with entrepreneurs and venture capital firms, I wanted a more active role in the process and so enrolled at Columbia Business School.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2016

Advice for entrepreneurs is often reduced to absolute statements and black-and-white “do’s” and “don’ts,” but I’ve found the truth is more nuanced. Here are some of the lessons that have meant the most to me: Advice can be unhelpful. Developing core competencies, such as one’s ability to learn, is more valuable in the long run.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2022

Since that first speaking event, I’ve given a highly rated TEDx talk , and my debut book has been published to wide acclaim. I’m now coaching, teaching, and mentoring huge startups, entrepreneurs, and interestingly, other personal brand businesses. I’ve always considered myself an unnatural entrepreneur. We were neither.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

Yet no matter how often you heard that you should trust your gut and follow your intuition, that advice is wrong. Since our lazy brain’s default setting is to avoid questioning claims, which requires hard thinking, it really helps to develop a mental practice of going against this default.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

I am often reminded of the story of the building of Chicago and the rise of modern skyscrapers of glass & steel with non-load-bearing walls as talked about in The Fountainhead but also chronicled in history books and in the many architectural tours I’ve taken in Chicago. I talk about it often including in my own personal narrative.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 9, 2022

I submitted proposals on what my priorities would be as a PM when I applied to every org: customer service, developer productivity, studios, partnerships, and notifications. They offered me more opportunities to partner with product management to develop product skills, which I was grateful for. Want more career advice?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In his book YES IS THE ANSWER. You write that the title of the book, Yes Is the Answer: What Is the Question? , What is your advice for entrepreneurs to achieve such longevity? My advice for longevity is to always stay tuned to your values. Our young people are really the reason why I decided to write this book.

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Berkonomics

MAY 13, 2021

Several years ago, I wrote a book entitled, Extending the Runway , using parallels to piloting a plane to equate to the process of creating and building a small company, making maximum use of resources to get to and beyond breakeven. Extending the Runway book available at Amazon. Extending the Runway book available at Amazon.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

This is the second article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). I like to invest where I have a personally strong connection with the entrepreneur and/or a strong intuition on the market from prior experience. Part 1 – Access to Great Deal Flow – is here.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

This was really a fun week at TWiVC because we decided to have an entrepreneur come and talk about raising capital rather than having a VC come on. It’s always such a pleasure for me to spend time with Farb because he has all of the enthusiasm and energy you love to see in entrepreneurs. Orchard for e-Books”. LibreDigital.

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