Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

In celebration of Rosario’s hard work empowering a community of young changemakers, the YLAI Network team spoke with her to highlight the key factors of her non-profit volunteerism movement and get her essential advice on how to respond to the challenges of COVID-19.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies. My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. But the No.1

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

We consulted with a few YLAI Fellowship alumni to illustrate their best practices for building an inclusive business. Embrace creativity and uncertainty, and bring together those who may not work in your exact field to bring in new ideas. González: Within our board, managing team, and program participants the majority are women.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 21, 2024

I practiced securities and transactional law at Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Cooley before branching out and starting my own law firm, where I supported early stage startups and investors. Every VC has their own fund model which has to be supported by a service-driven fund administrator. We’ve seen a lot of creativity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

The best business advice I was given was in my year 10 woodwork class by my teacher—who was teaching woodwork to boys who were both frivolous and quick to make decisions on cutting into beautiful pieces of timber. The best advice I have ever received came from one of my mentors from the US. Demi Markogiannaki—founder at WeTeachMe.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

OCTOBER 1, 2021

We’re still the same i2E that has served Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial community for the past 22 years, providing business advice to nearly 800 startups and investing $79 million in 187 companies. At i2E, and now iMCI and ACT Tulsa, we will continue to foster growth and creativity while supporting innovative founders and their concepts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2020

When Pete approached me for advice, I recommended the “Failure-Proofing” strategy, which is a pragmatic and easy-to-use technique to defend against planning and project disasters. Doing so empowers everyone, even those who are confident that the plan will succeed, to tap their creativity in coming up with potential reasons for the failure.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

With a clear layout of the necessary roles and responsibilities needed to succeed, you’re able to delegate ownership over specific tasks and assignments – all while having immense support from the franchisor, mitigating the pressure as a family. Don’t let conflict become a road block for the progression of your business. Key takeaways.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Software development at its best is a creative endeavor. When you work remotely, the features of the office that can help you to support your team’s well-being are missing. Help TechCrunch find the best software consultants for startups. Developers need a certain level of comfort to be able to produce quality work.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

With a background in cross-border deal advisory, knitting together experiences covering Fortune 500 companies from a structured finance perspective to impact-driven direct investing and consultancy for early to growth-stage companies in emerging markets, she brings a unique financial perspective to the world of tech startups.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 11, 2023

To understand the value of business consulting for startups, we reached out to CEOs, founders, and other business leaders for their insights. From understanding the bigger picture to breaking free from constraints, discover the top 14 benefits of business consulting for startups, as shared by these experienced professionals.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. On one hand, Shopify allows us to better support our customers on Shopify thanks to the resources available to us as a partner. What Role Do Partnerships Play in New Business Development?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. What’s your advice for hiring internationally? This advice is highly applicable to companies such as yours as you embark on an effort to hire from abroad. Eager Early-Stage Startup.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Dealing with sensitive situations and supporting our clients during their most difficult times taught me the importance of empathy and understanding. Lead generation, consulting on the phone, following up with emails within the same day—all of it matters. This industry demands not only technical expertise but also emotional strength.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

But assuming that you do have a good starting point for sales, you’ll need to hire somebody to expand your pipeline of leads, help build customer relations and to allow you also to have some time for the hundred other things you’re responsible for like fund raising, recruiting, products, customer support, etc.

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TechCrunch

MAY 12, 2021

That creativity. That means Sanlo doesn’t have to sit down with businesses and consult with them one-on-one, the way a financial advisor working in wealth management would do with their clients. Caliujnaia has seen how the app and gaming market has evolved over the years, and she realized the difficulties new developers now face.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Here are my 10 top ideas, written with the support of the Smart Hustle team, for the best business gifts this Valentine’s Day! Why not give the gift that keeps on giving: branding advice. Branding packages include everything from design consultation to font pairings, logos, and social media templates. Not sure what to get?

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube , spent more than 15 years working for companies like Google and American Express before launching her own growth consultancy. That’s why I founded MarketingCube.co , a boutique strategic growth consultancy for innovative startups and scaleups.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

So, in keeping with our mission, we present to you today a list of Ukrainian tech companies and initiatives you can support, the products you can use, and the startups which you – if you’re an investor – can look at funding. But over 90% of Ukrainian startups say they need financial support to survive the war.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Tough Leaf approach can best be described as AI-Powered Consulting: the high-quality results of consulting, enhanced by the speed and efficiency of technology. As an entrepreneur, I am thrilled by the challenges and the opportunity to find creative solutions.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

So my simple advice is to start PR as early as possible (and certainly earlier than most of your investors will advise) when you have your head around your product plans and are well into execution (or ready to launch) precisely because your recruiting, seed funding and initial user base may depend on it. I see too many people who do that.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 24, 2021

We will get creative and shoot random messages from our hips. I was performing the standard consultant pitch. Their focus: How to support the organization to scale the business operations. That is okay. Identify and focus on the slides that add value to your pitch. Strip off the rest. Buffer for that.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JUNE 24, 2022

When we were writing this advice, one of our past projects immediately came to mind, the slogan of which is the phrase “Follow your dream.” You can schedule a 30-minute consultation with our CEO & CTO for a quick hello and receive an estimate for your next stunning idea. How to find an idea for a successful startup?

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding? She founded TransTech Social Enterprises , based in Chicago , to provide education, support and tech jobs for trans people. Both internally and externally, LaunchGood taps into the creative power of Muslims worldwide. Angelica Ross is working to change that.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

This financial leader could well have come through the finance org at another startup or at a larger company but they often also can come from strategy consulting (Bain, BCG or McKinsey) or through investment banking (Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, etc.). If I could close with some advice for startups and boards ….

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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. Tyler York , CEO, Achievable Guidance From Past Mistakes Mentors are great guides for startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When facing the challenges of starting a business, a founder needs to be resourceful—and that includes having a network of contacts who are supportive and available to help. Relationships may occur with potential employees, mentors, consultants, suppliers, and customers.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

Many people with ADD don’t work well in corporations & with bureaucracy, people with ADD have a bias towards action, people with ADD often speak up & take action and have strong bursts of creativity. And by all means please forward this post to any friend you suspect could use some friendly support.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Once we have a solid foundation, we gather a diverse team of creative minds who bring different perspectives to the table. This experience inspired the creation of Innovative Wellness Consultants and Quantum Energy Wellness Center, ventures I co-founded with my sister. Don’t limit your creativity to a single niche.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 30, 2021

Frankly, we’re still thinking about Anu’s incredible advice for women founders. Anu is never short on advice for founders, but her words are particularly salient for women looking to build and grow their startups in the aftermath of the pandemic. But if I could go back to my twenties and give advice, I’d go join a startup.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2023

Before we see a whole wave of AI prompt engineering consultancy practices for hire — just kidding, we already are — I figured it would be helpful to aggregate some of the top tips I’m hearing from the community on how to better interact with AI to get it to give you the answers you want. Ask for help. So, there you have it folks.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life&# of your potential user. You then need sub-themes or “supporting evidence&# to reinforce your key theme. OK, hold back on your consulting humor. The bring your product to life.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This approach not only sparks creativity and problem-solving but also enhances communication and teamwork. Nimrod Vromen , Startup Consultant and Host, Startup Confidential Podcast – CTech Align Team Members to a Problem Collaboration generally means working together for the purpose of achieving a shared goal.

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Angel Capital Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Investing in the Convergence of AI and Web3 Artificial intelligence in Web3 is not merely a supporting player; it’s a critical component propelling the ecosystem forward. Leveraging Expert Advice in Web3 Investing Tapping into expert insights can guide investors through the complexities of Web3 investing.

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StartupNation

APRIL 7, 2021

Learn how each are creatively fighting to close gaps from helping underrepresented job candidates navigate salary negotiations with data, to democratizing the traditional world of real estate investing via crowdfunding. It seemed audacious to young Sale at the time, but she took his advice—and was offered another $2,500. “It

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Signal Advisors creates technology that supports financial advisors in scaling their business in ways previously not possible. Waymark is a digital creative marketing company with offices in Detroit. They also offer consulting services to help companies acquire commercial sites, manage projects, and handle solar integrations.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 22, 2024

At the end of the day, it’s almost impossible to reinvent the wheel, even if you’re very creative. You can either guest post on their blogs, if they have one, or find creative ways to get them to link to you. Additionally, we want to avoid writing similar content to prevent page cannibalization and spam on our site.

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