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The Twenty Year Itch: My Last VC Investment Out of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures

This is going to be BIG.

Sometime in the next few weeks, I’ll complete my next investment. Last August, I passed the point at which I had spent literally half my entire life working in this asset class, having started at the General Motors pension fund doing institutional investments in venture funds and late-stage directs back in February of 2001.

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How to Win Consulting, Board, and Deal Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

David Teten VC

You can work as a consultant, an interim executive, a board member, a deal executive partnering to buy a company, an executive in residence, or as an entrepreneur in residence. . However, historically most private equity professionals were former investment bankers and other finance professionals. Expert Networks.

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3 Real-World Startup Lessons from Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We both went on to have successful careers as consultants and entrepreneurs, and had a passion for working with and investing in younger entrepreneurs. We reconnected in 2016 and began angel investing in startups in New York City.  But, even then, we knew that many things could go wrong and that our investments were risky.

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Business Advice From Female Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

” Here are several pieces of advice for growing businesses from successful women entrepreneurs. Credit.com spoke with a handful of seasoned female entrepreneurs for advice on running a firm from a business perspective. We never take a risk without weighing the pros, cons and financial aspects to include return on investment.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

How to Run a Company With Two 10-Minute Weekly Meetings and Post-It Notes Barry Raber (EO Portland), a serial entrepreneur and CEO of real estate investment firm Business Property Trust , shared his insights on how to keep team meetings short and sweet with an effective system that fosters collaboration and engagement. But the No.1

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Raising Funds? Avoid These 7 Costly Investor Relations Mistakes

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. Seek investor advice to strengthen your business model. After landing an initial investment, founders feel confirmed that their model and pitch work.

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Rebranding and expanding your target audience with a social business expert from Brazil

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

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.