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Share the mindset of success in EO Accelerator

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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. EO staff member Cydney Melton asked Emma about her experience. In 2013, Allen went into business in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Defending your organization from misinformation with neuroscience

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Yet no matter how often you heard that you should trust your gut and follow your intuition, that advice is wrong. It probably felt strange and disconcerting, perhaps with a tone of outrage, as in “I don’t believe things more if they’re repeated!”. Reading the second sentence did not inspire such a strong reaction. The lazy brain.

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Enter new markets and embrace a distributed workforce to grow during a pandemic

TechCrunch

Mark Barron is the head of Taylor Wessing 's market-leading technology and life sciences inward investment team, and advises North American companies on how to translate their domestic success to new jurisdictions and cultures and to thrive as global businesses. Is this the right time to expand overseas?

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For tech firms, the risk of not preparing for leadership changes is huge

TechCrunch

Jason Dressel is president of History Factory , which helps companies use their history and heritage to enhance and transform strategy, positioning, marketing and communication. Yet we found that tech execs appear just as unprepared for C-suite transitions as their peers in other sectors. Jason Dressel. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Navigating Startup Growth: The Hero’s Guide to Success

AsiaTechDaily

The fusion of these elements cultivates an environment of growth and transformation, making it an essential strategy for startups aspiring to unlock their full potential and thrive in their respective markets. First, value follows, where the customer obtains enough value from the product, gaining validation from peers or superiors.

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Why The Haters are Wrong About Growth Hacking

Both Sides of the Table

In short his argument seems to boil down to, “Look at me and my peers. There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. I’d strongly encourage you to read it. We were here first.”

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How Duolingo became fluent in monetization

TechCrunch

Co-founders Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker never wanted to charge consumers for access to Duolingo content, a purpose imbued throughout the company’s culture. She invested because of Duolingo’s growth and engagement numbers, but confronted von Ahn with some direct advice.