Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

The critical skill is not just your immediate network but the network beyond that you can tap into if you’ve earned the right through nurturing your 1-degree relationships. Building Your Network. Either you have a well established network or you don’t. It always struck a chord with me. How did I get here?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Liziane is the founder and CEO of Ink Inspira , a social business that consults and mentors nonprofit professionals to maximize project impact and develop long-lasting strategies in the vibrant Brazilian social sector. Here are her top three pieces of advice: Surround yourself with diverse professionals with different skill sets.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The ability to choose your hours, who you work with, or build a company with a purpose and strategy that’s all your own. Online communities. No matter what you’re dealing with, chances are there will be someone who’s been there before and can offer a friendly word of advice. Networking events.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Frissia has been doing incredible work since her YLAI Fellowship, and the YLAI Network is excited to interview her about why transforming gender equality is important and how emerging entrepreneurs should take the leap. One asked why we weren’t thinking about including men in our strategy. Do you have any advice for young leaders?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

The Family Fund & Founder Community , which goes by F3C, announced $25 million in new capital commitments and its focus on becoming the largest community of founders that co-invest in the late-seed and Series A stages of consumer brands. In fact, they helped him see when he needed to pivot his business, he said.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

EO was created by a small group of young business owners, led by Verne Harnish, as a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Today, we are an evolving catalyst that provides not only inspiration but also the tools and strategies entrepreneurs seek to unlock their full potential and drive the world forward.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 19, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? The best advice I can give is to dive in with the mindset that done is better than perfect.” Grow reciprocal relationships in your support network before you need them. Rick Kiessig – Cofounder. Hannah Hunt – Cofounder.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. She quickly realized it was a difficult place for her to succeed, since she built her network roots in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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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! Thanks, Steve!

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Small Business Networking Groups : A very significant resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners is the opportunity to meet peers as well as client prospects. Marketing and Social Networking Platforms : Digital marketing and social networking platforms are a staple for a small business’ strategy to promote their brand and products.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 25, 2024

Impact Hub Bradford: Journey in inclusive innovation Impact Hub Bradford is addressing the needs of marginalised communities through their many initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion innovation. With its commitment to diversity and social impact, they have become a key player in the city’s economic strategy.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

But today comes news of funding for a startup building a social network for what is probably one of the least digital business sectors of all: independent, small-hold farmers in the developing world. million users. Those that did not had to scramble to get there to avoid a nosedive in activity. million members.

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David Teten VC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Versatile VC is hosting a one-hour interactive webinar on Thursday, September 28, at noon EST. We’ll discuss Versatile VC ‘s strategy, how we see the market, and some of the opportunities we think are exciting. This is strictly for accredited investors.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 17, 2021

With these five strategies, your pathway to exit can be smooth and rewarding. Your content blog may need a new SEO strategy to raise your monthly traffic. Whether on social media or in person, consider announcing to your network about selling your business. But it doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming. Valuate Your Business.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

As you look around your local community, take the time to talk to people to discover unmet needs. What is missing that your community currently wants? Seek advice from experts. Contact the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at your local community college to locate programs near you. Find a need and fill it.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

What advice the initiators have for other ecosystems looking to hire a professional ecosystem builder. Like many communities in this position, it has not been easy or straightforward. We have brilliant minds working together to leverage our opportunities and assets to move our community forward and so far, the plan is working.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. The Origins of Young Help Suriname (YHS). Growing the Foundation for YHS.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2019

It can be a hard road to navigate, but here are five strategies to make your business more efficient and streamline your small business. You’ll uncover interesting spikes and trends and it can be hugely effective in managing and measuring your digital strategy. Grow your network. Collect and use data and analytics.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. Tal adopted strategies that include sticking to a super-simple pitch, aiming to surpass his initial funding target, not taking rejection personally, and setting an unusually low investment threshold so friends and family could be a part of his success.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2022

When Operator Collective started in 2018, its idea of cultivating a community of operators as LPs to serve as a resource to its portfolio companies was unique. She had sold her startup and wanted to potentially make some investments, but she didn’t think she had the right network to do so and wasn’t really sure where to start.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

The Los Angeles-based company was started in 2019 by a group of five Snap alums working in various roles within Snap’s revenue product strategy business. Then as part of its community, companies share knowledge of marketing buys and data insights typically reserved for larger advertisers. Trust dashboard.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Over the past few years, community has been a buzzword for tech startups looking to sell a product or service based on their definition of a useful network. Let’s check in on community-focused startups by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch. Clubhouse’s product-market fit.

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Founder Bounty

MARCH 21, 2023

Write a clear and concise business plan that outlines your business model, target market, revenue streams, and marketing strategy. Leverage free resources: Take advantage of free resources, such as social media, content marketing, and community engagement to promote your business.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 10, 2016

And Greg has had the most influence on Upfront Ventures’ strategy since he joined. I asked for the responsibility of setting out the firm’s future strategy and our daily operating tasks. He’s pushed us to be out in the community more. I created an accelerator & mentor network (Launchpad LA).

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

We are soon launching Founders’ Next Move , a selective, free community for founders researching their next move, which will be a key tool for working with outside talent. We discuss below all of the different ways you can work with the investment community. Expert Networks. The expert network industry has grown an average 4.5%

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

With a little patience, forethought, and strategy, you can avoid angel burnout. 2) Network with as many other angel investors as possible. A mutual fund manager won't give you their portfolio strategy but most seed funds love having a network of angels to syndicate deals with. 5) Focus. Bonus: Never stop learning.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 12, 2023

This realisation has been the driving force behind Impact Hub Network’s work for over 15 years, and today, we’re more committed than ever to taking serious climate action. The team firmly believes that taking climate action is not just a choice, but a calling and commitment that is embedded in the DNA of the Impact Hub community.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2023

I shy away from sharing hot takes, but here’s one: With contagion contained, the VC community feels good about writing smallish checks for pre-revenue startups, but Series A and up? There’s plenty of tactical advice here, and much more to come. Más o menos.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

Portfolio community building. a top-down view on HR challenges at startups; and, obviously: a great network. Great networking skills, which are critical when you want to be about to reference entrepreneurs & concepts and bounce your ideas off of other people in the industry. Startup Advice' Deal screening.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

To get some expert advice about how to optimize next year’s marketing spending, we reached out to several professionals we identified through our TechCrunch Experts project and asked: “If you only had a $25,000 marketing budget for Q1 2022, how would you spend it? Grow your network with events and PR. Understand growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When you drive through your local community or go to your place of employment, you are coming in contact with businesses, both large and small. The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion. Don’t put weight on just one person’s feedback.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our members are able to stay on top of trending investment approaches, terms and exit strategies. This project is designed to better educate the early stage investor community on the benefits of Deep Tech investments with the intention of increasing the amount of private capital available for deployment in the Deep Tech sector.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

From a high-level perspective, these small businesses are making a positive impact on the global economy, creating more jobs and empowering communities. Having the right people in the right seats can hone your operations and output, with the right processes and strategy. You don’t have an entrepreneurial peer network for support.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 29, 2022

At Impact Hub Global Network, we believe in the power of circularity to create a more sustainable present and future. That’s why we are currently on a mission to mainstream circular principles across our global network. Impact Hub: Listen up, social entrepreneurs – insightful advice right there! Impact Hub: Great work!

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Impact Hub

APRIL 23, 2021

Shazeeb M Khairul Islam , Director of Impact Hub Dhaka , Bangladesh: The journey of Impact Hub in Dhaka started with a vision to build a community of socially and environmentally conscious individuals within a shared space to meet, learn and connect. That’s inspiring to read. Wow, beautiful! Next, let’s talk about courage.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Staying attuned to these changes and being willing to pivot our strategies has been instrumental in our growth. We prioritize open communication and genuinely value the feedback we receive. This not only helps us improve our services but also fosters a sense of community around our brand. A rising tide lifts all boats.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

But, Sean Garrett , the first communications and marketing leader at Twitter, is trying to convince me otherwise. Garrett built Twitter’s communications team and helped the company develop a marketing, public affair and government relations strategy. Over 200 people are in the community to date.

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