TechCrunch

MARCH 6, 2023

Serial entrepreneur and seasoned investor Vinod Khosla has some strong, contrarian advice for the venture capital industry: don’t sit on your founders’ boards. The advice comes at a reflective time for the industry. billion for a Fund VIII, $1 billion for a second opportunity fund and $400 million for a new seed fund.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

While there’s a lot of advice available in those areas, we’ll concentrate on a few inbound strategies that remain consistently reliable (and promising) for 2024 and beyond. Overall, getting leads is increasingly challenging due to the noise and information overload reaching us from all fronts.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While the economic effects caused many businesses to fail, it also paved the way for many emerging business opportunities. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for some inspiration, we’ve rounded up our top eight ideas to get you started. There are opportunities here for platforms that help businesses streamline their hiring process.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the ACA will be building upon our growth in educational opportunities including on-demand Ann & Bill Payne ACA Angel University learning and an expansion of our timely, expert-driven webinar series. Public Policy: ACA believes in the impact and benefits of angel investing to entrepreneurs, job growth and the economy.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 28, 2012

Having been on both sides of this sensitive topic, the following is my personal advice. I have seen some entrepreneurs go into first meetings willing to share almost anything about their company. I’ve seen this back fire on entrepreneurs who say things like, “Well, we’re not talking financials with investors yet.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the business. As an entrepreneur-turned-angel investor , I mistakenly assumed all entrepreneurs were gritty. See every challenge as an opportunity to solve a problem.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. Research consistently shows that accountability partnerships, formal or informal, lead to better outcomes. Through the University of Missouri-St.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“To me, an entrepreneur is anyone who decides to take responsibility for outcomes.” – Rick Sapio Rick Sapio (EO Dallas) is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company at age 13, after the untimely death of his father. As an entrepreneur, you take full and complete responsibility for outcomes. It’s bizarre.

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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. The biggest challenge Allen faces as an entrepreneur is finding quality people to hire and keeping them engaged. “It

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Accurate forecasting informs your leadership team about the startup’s time and risk-taking capacity, facilitating informed decision-making. Startup financial forecasting allows you to understand your burn rate and make informed decisions about capital allocation. and more articles from the EO blog.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Are you an entrepreneur with a great story to share? I had an opportunity recently to interview Marsha Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association board of directors regarding the critical importance of angel funding as it relates to the objective of getting early stage companies financed and launched. They need advice.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

Despite the many roadblocks brought on by the pandemic, we have also seen a renaissance of entrepreneurism in the U.S. According to a recent ZenBusiness survey, most of these new entrepreneurs say that being their own boss was the single most important reason why they decided to start their own business. Honesty is the Best Policy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Women may feel unsupported in their process of moving into a career where so much career advice is geared toward men. While it is difficult to quantify culture, several pieces of information point to common problems that women experience. It provides opportunities for mentorship. Career progression. Something for everyone.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Most important for a small business to succeed is to keep moving forward—which means the entrepreneur must always be on the lookout for resources that will help the business grow and become profitable. One-on-one mentoring is a great benefit to entrepreneurs, as well as webinars, workshops and other online resources.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

I thought I’d try to look at it from a different lens, that of the entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur you should assume that. They might not actively “collude&# and say “let’s collectively keep the price down&# but in the resulting discussion pricing information will flow – whether intentional or not.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. “I TransWave has come a long way since its formation in 2015.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

“Hi [entrepreneur], I hope all is well. It looks as though you’ve built a very interesting business, and I’d love to spend some time getting a better understanding of your future plans for the company and if there is an opportunity to partner with [My Firm]. He’s on a fishing trip. They’re flattered.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Many would-be entrepreneurs never start because they’re waiting for the perfect idea or don’t have enough disposable capital to break out of the rat race. These accomplished entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles share how to start with $100. Would-be entrepreneurs are afraid to start because they’re afraid to fail.

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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? Use the information you learn to refine your product, approach, and pitch. The best advice I can give is to dive in with the mindset that done is better than perfect.” Rick Kiessig – Cofounder. Roar Collective.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One important question every successful entrepreneur can ask themselves is, “Who taught you what you needed to know to get where you are?” At some point in life, almost everyone has collaborated with people who don’t share knowledge, don’t give advice, and don’t help others out with their experience.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Amal has a unique journey, perspectives, and invaluable advice for both investors and early-stage founders. As the founder of The Synergy Network, she coaches entrepreneurs, especially female founders, to launch and promote their businesses both on local and an international scale.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Through tourism, I am giving the opportunity to local kids to dream for a better future,” she says.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 19, 2020

On the one hand, collected information will help you understand your target audience and use this data to improve your product. On the other hand, even if collected feedback is more on the negative side, you will get an opportunity to get word on bugs that you can adjust hereafter. Don’t do it, think simple. MVP is not a final product.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 28, 2023

It offers information on loans and grants and is accompanied by a quiz that provides specialized answers for founders regarding their capital needs and wants for expanding their businesses. The Tory Burch Foundation, which was launched in 2009 by fashion designer Tory Burch, has a long history of supporting women entrepreneurs.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 24, 2022

This information-packed, two-day event will give seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to hear about specific business opportunities in the Alleghenies, secure expert advice on how to get started, and a chance to network with regional entrepreneurs to learn about their successful journeys.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 29, 2023

However, despite the immense volume of valuable data generated from these trials, searching and collecting relevant information has proven to be an uphill battle due to limited digitization efforts. Through these programs, I had the opportunity to learn essential information about starting a business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2023

Successful startup founders do not spring fully formed from the head of whatever god or goddess keeps tabs on entrepreneurs. Startup ecosystem experts: They’ll provide invaluable information and actionable advice — that you can implement now — across the spectrum of core startup skills.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 17, 2022

Vladimir has shared his expertise to help entrepreneurs get the most for your printing budget and save big on custom-printed materials. The key to making the most of this opportunity is to focus on improvements that enhance how we deliver on brand promise. Identify opportunities. The company made the Inc.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Her perspectives offer advice for both investors and early-stage founders. As the founder of The Synergy Network, she coaches entrepreneurs, especially female founders, to launch and promote their businesses both on local and an international scale.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion. Pursuing your passion is a good jumping off point, but not all passions can become profitable businesses—so opening up your eyes to other opportunities is another pathway to start a business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 2, 2021

Contributed By Susan Michel, EO New Jersey member and founder and CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors , which provides investment management and financial planning advice. How we acquire, use and manage our money are largely influenced by the information we received from our parents during childhood. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2021

Financial arrangements, including but not limited to: bank accounts, investment portfolio information, properties, LLCs or partnerships, safe deposits boxes. Often, professionals identify missed financial planning opportunities and coordination gaps that could cost families thousands or even millions of dollars, depending on their net worth.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 24, 2022

New and aspiring entrepreneurs often fall victim to impatience and imperfection. Entrepreneurs often get bogged down in the details of perfectionism. Engineer and entrepreneur Hari Ravichandran has experienced his fair share of ups and downs. In 2006, Google had the opportunity to buy YouTube.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

How to choose the right opportunities Early in my career, I had to choose between staying at a well-paid engineering job with an internationally established company or joining a new risky hardware startup. But in my mind, it all made sense, as I found an asymmetric opportunity that had a good risk/reward ratio. Let me explain.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

In an interview with AsiaTechDaily, Lou talked about how starting a fund came to her mind and the key focus of Indelible Ventures when evaluating an opportunity, among others. I also had the opportunity to learn firsthand how VC firms put together an investment fund and understood the type of LPs coming together to form a fund.

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