Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

On 17 September 2023, EO marks its 36th anniversary as the world’s premier, purpose-built organization designed with a mission to empower entrepreneurs from every sector, culture and industry. Our community is inclusive, and we value the kaleidoscope of diversity stemming from different cultures, backgrounds, religions and experiences.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I wrote a post in 2015 that memorialized at the time how I felt about all of this, titled, “ Why I F **g Hate Unicorns and the Culture They Breed.” In the past 7 years we built cultures of quick money, instant wealth and valuations for valuations sake. And it changed the culture. How’s that advice holding up?

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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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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

He serves on the boards of OCEANIX, Atom Computing, Conscious Cultures and MycoWorks. This is one of the lessons I wish I understood when raising a Series B, so I hope you find this advice helpful when you navigate your larger raises. A good strategy memo becomes the guideline for how the entire diligence process unfolds.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Throughout, Jaleh shares advice about acquisitions as a growth strategy and evolving your product with AI. 36:30 - Do you have cautionary advice on how to think about using technologies like GPT-3 and DALL-E for founders dabbling in AI? 38:40 - What advice do you have for founders in terms of leveraging OpenAI, GPT-3, etc.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Be scrappy” is great advice for most founders, but for first-generation and minority founders, it’s often the wrong advice — and one of the most challenging things I had to unlearn when I built my first company. Putting on your mask first: knowing when to spend as a first-time founder. “Be For a while, it was great!

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

His latest venture, CultureBoard , offers a range of modules for modern People Ops & Culture managers, including humorous eNPS surveys, a recognition tool for celebrating special moments, and a Q&A module for all-hands meetings and events. I distilled this information into the value proposition and strategy for this company.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 7, 2023

Interspersed through the book is tactical advice on essential founder skills: networking, fundraising, getting feedback from users, hiring, creating a strong company culture, and managing board politics, along with many healthcare-specific topics like running clinical trials and determining regulatory strategy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. Look at them as catalysts for growth, enhancing both your business and your personal development,” Shawn explains.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? And seeing them hit their stride, find their passion and thrive in our culture is beyond fulfilling. Weaknesses are no longer obscured by “culture.” We asked these elite leaders about their entrepreneurial journeys. 4,672 on the 2020 Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Read Monique’s advice for other entrepreneurs interested in adopting sustainable practices. . I knew this because the rest of the store featured many pieces which promoted the “fast fashion” culture of buy-use-throw away. One of our biggest strategies is collaboration. However, I said no to the project.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice (strategy, culture, accountability and compliance) still underpin governance in a startup context but they are applied differently than on an established corporate board. Strategy is everything for a startup company board. A startup board is brave and supportive.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This choice showed an organizational culture that empowers all employees to participate in critical moments, giving them the confidence to represent the company. Kim emphasizes that while all investments are focused on short-term financial performance, founders must concentrate on their long-term business strategy to increase valuation.

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

A brand should be rooted in a company’s heritage and culture, connected to a set of core values that are the company’s very reason for being. A reality-grounded CEO manages, protects and leads the brand by managing, protecting and leading the culture and values behind it. You will need the help and advice of others.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 4, 2020

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. The current circumstances have exaggerated this trend.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

From Scott Jeffrey Miller with Todd Davis and Victoria Roos Olsson, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager provides the support and strategies you need to be a better leader. we share an excerpt from the chapter, “Creating a Culture of Feedback.” Use the words “advice” or “input” instead of “feedback.”

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Impact Hub

MARCH 25, 2024

With its commitment to diversity and social impact, they have become a key player in the city’s economic strategy. By prioritising diversity and nurturing a culture of inclusivity in its initiatives, Impact Hub Bradford exemplifies its commitment to creating a lasting impact in their communities.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 21, 2023

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. Traditional GTM playbooks often overlook the customer journey, leading to flawed strategies when customer needs change.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It partners with entrepreneurs in funding their growth stories through innovative market access and public venture capital strategies. He talks to AsiaTechDaily about the firm’s investment strategies, the fundraising journey, and other points. Additionally, Do you have any other advice for anyone looking to start a fund?

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 9, 2023

To help you ensure your startup is environmentally sustainable, we reached out to CEOs, founders, and other business leaders for their best advice. From integrating sustainability into company culture to hiring a sustainability consultant, here are the top nine tips shared by these experts on making your startup eco-friendly.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

Yet no matter how often you heard that you should trust your gut and follow your intuition, that advice is wrong. You can use decision-aid strategies to address cognitive biases to defend your organization from misinformation. Another effective strategy involves cultivating a mental habit of questioning stories in particular.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. Look at them as catalysts for growth, enhancing both your business and your personal development,” Shawn explains.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

It’s slightly easier than telling every first-time entrepreneur to make sure to have a banner on the wall that reads, “remember to do your SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media, referral marketing strategies on a daily basis and with quantitative rigor.” I endorse the growth hacking culture on teams.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

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. Image Credits : Duolingo.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

“I’ve talked with their product team and CEO many times — they’re big believers in our mission of empowering creators and they have a lot of respect for the products we’ve built and our customer-first, product-led culture.” . Getting acquired is a legitimate strategy for building your business. Startups and VC. “It Big Tech Inc.

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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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StartupNation

APRIL 12, 2021

I went from tackling opponents on the football field to tackling the business world successfully because of the strategies I learned from my professional sports background. Common professional sports strategies can help entrepreneurs grow their business and become better leaders. Coach yourself (and be coachable). Prepare a plan.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Despite these challenges, the beverage company was able to pivot to an e-commerce strategy. The company founder Juan Giraldo kept investors updated on its strategy pivot and milestones. Here’s my advice for developing your grit and using it: Approach your early-stage company as if you are in a marathon, not a sprint.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 30, 2020

Protecting intellectual property rights through registration is an important element of any business strategy. New Zealanders have traditionally favoured a non-regulated approach—#8 wire, Kiwi ingenuity and innovative thinking drive our cultural identity.

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Guy Kawasaki

AUGUST 3, 2020

The culture change, funding, and language start at the top. For tips on speaking the language of business, securing on-going funding, and getting buy-in from your executives, check out this free Data strategy master class. . In the end, this is a culture change. That’s the hard part, right? How do you do that? Ask me questions.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Resting on your laurels with IP strategy and not having an IP programme may result in missed opportunities and increased business risk. Winning one match often requires a different strategy from winning the next match. Their programme ensures a strong team culture is maintained that encourages collaboration and information sharing.

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Y Combinator

APRIL 21, 2022

YC’s Anu Hariharan sat down with Brex Co-CEO Henrique Dubugras to talk about the launch of Empower and Henrique’s advice for startup founders and CEOs. Henrique talks about how to retain a culture of trust as your company grows. You can listen here on Twitter Spaces. 12:44 - What is Brex Empower?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Ginger also wanted to become a makeup artist, but because she’s Asian, there were certain cultural pressures imposed on her by family. Advice on Starting Your Own Beauty Brand. We are grateful for Ginger’s insight and advice, and can’t wait to chat with her again! She decided she wanted to be just like her one day.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Would you recommend this strategy to founders? This strategy worked for two reasons: 1) By the end of the contract, the contractors had poured weeks of energy into the work – learning the code base and investing their time – and getting to know potential coworkers. It was an all-encompassing process. Tell me about this.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 16, 2021

Ginger also wanted to become a makeup artist, but because she’s Asian, there were certain cultural pressures imposed on her by family. Advice on Starting Your Own Beauty Brand. We are grateful for Ginger’s insight and advice, and can’t wait to chat with her again! She decided she wanted to be just like her one day.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 30, 2023

You had to get deep into the problem set to see the opportunity and develop the right strategy—and that ultimately worked to our advantage. As a bootstrapped company, what was your strategy around hiring? Eventually, we attracted well-known investors, and that, along with our culture and growth, made hiring easier.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

By clearly setting boundaries, assigning roles and establishing ownership, you’re building a culture of accountability. A healthy family business embraces this constructive conflict, manages it well, and allows it to create new approaches, innovations and strategies. The worst thing you can do is play favorites. Key takeaways.

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