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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Revolution

MAY 4, 2022

Many times, optimism would be dashed by another Covid-19 variant that would wipe out bookings for the quarter. Their advice and support helped guide me through one of the most challenging times I’ve faced as an entrepreneur and CEO. But Convene’s journey to this point was circuitous and filled with countless roadblocks.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Also, if things go south, they are more likely to remember that you weren’t pushy and that you gave them three or more separate opportunities to say no. By the third time you can be sure that they aren’t being overly emotional or feel they can’t say no.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

Hoping to develop more opportunities for people in his Costa Rican community to become more knowledgeable and compassionate, Alex originated unique lesson plans teaching English through a variety of topical issues and global concepts. I wanted to establish one-on-one time to get to know them.”. Building sustainable societies.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Even for established entrepreneurs, this is an opportunity to learn and experiment. Books by Marianne Williamson. There are opportunities out there, but those opportunities may not look the same as you thought they might. Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. First Round Review from First Round Capital.

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Dream It

APRIL 3, 2020

In addition to his books, Geoffrey Moore assisted in writing “In a Downturn, Provoke Your Customers” for the Harvard Business Review in 2009. Provocation-based selling turns these challenges into opportunities. Do you have a track record that proves you’re a credible source of advice on this issue? What keeps them up at night?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

I booked my first two coaching clients five months later — exactly a month shy of running out of savings. YLAI has given me the tremendous opportunity to connect to a global network of entrepreneurs as well as gain firsthand work experience in the United States within my field. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I instantly realized that it was a rare opportunity to correct some of the many environmental wrongs in an industry where harmful and polluting processes were the norm. On top of that, they wouldn’t listen to suggestions about the packaging of the collection—which also must be sustainable in my book. However, I said no to the project.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 16, 2023

Early-stage investor groups often list these traits at or near the top of their list when filtering opportunities for investment. It’s true: Many of us will ignore the advice. And I have numerous stories from personal experience that reinforce these two traits as the most positive indicators of future success in business.

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OkDork

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Become part of the pre-launch team for my new book! Email book@okdork.com to join Me and Dan go way back, we’ve lived together in Barcelona and ride bikes together, basically we should be married by this point. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify In today’s episode we are joined again by one of my best friends Dan Andrews.

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StartupNation

MARCH 30, 2021

The following is excerpted from the book “Why Startups Fail” by Tom Eisenmann. I’ll share some advice based on work on entrepreneurial failure that I’ve done as a Harvard Business School professor. While this advice is mostly sound, following it blindly might actually boost your odds of failing. All rights reserved.

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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. 5000 list twice! .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

Use the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for change that will last. Author Greg McKeown wrote an excellent book before the virus. His book, Essentialism , encourages readers to take an disciplined, essentialist approach to their lives. Right now we have a unique opportunity. We know time is precious. Old Versus New.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

00:59] Microsoft’s approach to AI [5:55] The next Industrial Revolution [10:27] Developer productivity & flow state [15:26] Reprogramming the American Dream [19:48] Advice to builders Microsoft’s approach to AI Bob: Microsoft has played such a huge role in determining the future of AI.

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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. In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them.

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TechCrunch

JULY 3, 2022

As a result, they wanted to make sure that all Indonesians have access to financial advice, not just people who are able to afford the fees and minimums charged by personal wealth advisors. PINA also has customized financial advice, automated money management and investing tools in its apps.To

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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 didn’t fully realize what was happening until we landed and I had the narrative for The Book of Mistakes. That was likely the best advice I ever heard. Why, and what’s the solution?

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

Mentors have years of working in the industry they are consulting for and can identify business opportunities for the startup. Mentors can be a great addition to a startup, as they provide wisdom and advice to emerging businesses. No course, mentor, or book alone will provide the key to success.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Announcing EIGHT new mini-books and eBooks by Master Entrepreneur, Dave Berkus , just released by The Berkus Press. Covering important business growth subjects, these books are a must-have for you and your associates. Individual books from The Berkus Press by clicking HERE. Advice for boards and CEOs. STARTING UP!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2019

David Cusimano shares how he worked through the stages of hearing and actually doing a key piece of advice for business owners. . ” Hearing this advice, accepting it and actually living it are three distinct stages. I fell into the E-Myth trap , as described in Michael Gerber’s book by the same name.

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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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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

It wants to make gardening more accessible by providing a curated list of items, relevant advice as well as inspiration. And yet, the market opportunity is quite big. She previously wrote a best-selling gardening book called ‘How to Grow’. The startup founded by former Farfetch executives has raised a $9 million seed round.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2020

Community-building is advice I give to nearly every startup team with whom I work. I hadn’t known Derek before but he knew I was a huge fan of the late Clayton Christensen, the HBS professor and author of the highly influential book, “ The Innovator’s Dilemma.” this is classic community management. somebody he knew from afar?—?to

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2023

Increased data collection: Online events offer greater opportunities for data collection , including attendee demographics, behavior, and preferences. Sell special networking opportunities. Using CRM integrations , you can sync these leads, qualify, and send them over to your sales team to book meetings.‍

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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.

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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. I chose to come back to Orlando because I found it most rewarding in terms of personality fit, diversity, and growth opportunities. What advice would you offer entrepreneurs in Orlando?

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We continue to build trust with a group of close investors and consistently show them the quality deals otherwise inaccessible opportunities. Additionally, Do you have any other advice for anyone looking to start a fund? What’s your advice to entrepreneurs who have a chance to meet investors like you? Build trust. Schwarzman.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2013

One of most fascinating & enjoyable books on the topic is Bill Bryson’s “ Made in America ,” which demystifies the origins of the English language and why Americans speak more traditional English than the English do. (I I know, I know … just read the book). They know how much opportunity we afford them.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 26, 2023

At 500, I had the opportunity to work with early-stage founders from around the world and quickly realized that this was where I wanted to spend my time. If you could magically give one piece of advice to every founder seeking venture capital what would it be? After DataHero was acquired, I felt like it was time to try something new.

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OkDork

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

Some books just make you think differently about life… The Big Five for Life is one of them. John Strelecky wrote this book about a fictional businessman who is dying and sharing the lessons he lived his life by. Either way, this book leaves an impression. Museum Days: If your days were cataloged, what would they look like?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

I had an enjoyable conversation this morning with a young team straight out of college this morning and they were calling to ask advice on how to approach fund raising (angels vs. VCs, how to select a VC, etc.) Most VCs are book smart. In fact, book smart can be a negative. Startup Advice VC Industry'

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

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. Every interaction is an opportunity to lose a customer, or build their loyalty.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

In an excerpt from her new book “Breaking into Venture,” SemperVirens General Partner Allison Baum Gates revisits her early days as an investor, when establishing deal flow and networking were skills she’d yet to acquire. How you invest your time is just as important as how you invest your money Who’s #OpenToWork?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 24, 2021

The end goal being [able] to quickly connect entrepreneurs to resources, support and opportunities. Elaborating on resilience to failure and having persistence, Kate said, “IF we believe failure brings opportunities for learning, we will continue to thrive in the face of adversity to overcome challenges and obstacles. Resilience.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

At these shows-within-our-show, you’ll engage with smart, driven founders, and investors and members of your community, and have the opportunity to cross-collaborate with leaders from other industries. Early Bird tickets are now on sale through May 12 — book your pass here. That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2017

He suggested I read a book called ‘Emergence,’ which motivated me to learn more about the model. And then I came across ‘Reinventing Organizations,’ a book by Frederic Laloux, and I was freaking out about what I was learning. I remember being on a plane with Zak, trying to get him to read a summary of the book.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Unless you are born into a privileged, well-connected family with substantial capital (which is often the vantage point many of the dropout cult advocates come from), your undergraduate degree from a top university is the most powerful socioeconomic opportunity that exists. Founders didn’t just stop at undergrad degrees – 35.7%

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