Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization to share best practices for promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusio n. No one can dispute the inherent benefits of diversity in the workplace. Here’s what we learned: 1.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

For some aspiring to be tech entrepreneurs, I often suggest a two-step process, as I argued in this post that “ The First Startup Founder You Need to Invest in Is You.” But if you want it in it’s full V1 glory read on … You’ve never been a CEO but might like to be one some day.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Connecting and helping others is a critical step in growing as leaders, entrepreneurs and people. Bob Dusin , a partner of the leadership development organization HPWP Group , shares what happens when managers focus on coaching, rather than punishing. Several years ago, I owned a concrete paving company. Then, he was right back at it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2020

I have the privilege of serving as CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization , a membership association of 14,000 entrepreneurs in 65 countries around the world. Entrepreneurs do not catch up on news and wonder how they will face the COVID-19 crisis. Entrepreneurs jump in to offer solutions. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. This is normal, but it doesn’t have to be! You wear all of the hats in your business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

Ramos, an EO member and entrepreneur. . I received a message from a friend about a global entrepreneurs’ organization coming to the city of São Paulo. She invited me to meet the group, and let me know it was looking for entrepreneurs just like me. It’s the ultimate toolbox for entrepreneurs. You are not alone.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

When emerging entrepreneur David Davila started to develop his idea of a family business selling coffee, one of his friends recognized that he had a great idea and encouraged him to apply to Union Kitchen, a startup accelerator in the United States. Connect with your peers. Don’t worry about trying to reinvent the wheel.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

It’s also good advice to treat your marriage like a business partnership, in that both require commitment, communication and a shared view of values and goals. It’s true that you should treat your business partnership like a marriage. After all, it’s important whom you select and no matter who that person is you’ll have to work hard at it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Octane: EO Accelerator is EO’s program for first-stage entrepreneurs. By being in two separate Forums, we both benefit from the perspective of seven or eight other experienced entrepreneurs. It gives founders the tools and accountability to take their business to the next level. How did you hear about EO Accelerator?

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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. 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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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. But that’s what startup life is all about. Make your mission your mantra.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 22, 2018

Entrepreneurs with an ongoing thirst for learning often turn to executive education programs to expand their knowledge base to tackle new challenges and opportunities. Why, as a successful entrepreneur, did you seek additional education? More enjoyment, more opportunities, more challenges. to win when I compete.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 9, 2019

It's awesome to see how Empire Tax Professionals, with Rachel's leadership has grown from a small accounting, book keeping and overall financial company to a larger one and that's thriving. The Smart Hustle Growth Conference is an experience bringing together entrepreneurs who are hustlers, Smart Hustlers.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

As a mother and business owner, Deepti Sharma is passionate about policies that support and enhance mothers and entrepreneurs. The Smart Hustle Growth Conference is an experience bringing together entrepreneurs who are hustlers, Smart Hustlers. Smart Hustlers seek to build healthy, profitably, great business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

I know many entrepreneurs, including myself, have a hard time separating ourselves from our brand. At the start of 2020, Chelle Neff is wrapping up a decade of considerable success, growth and innovation. 5000 list twice! . You opened Urban Betty in 2005 and it’s been growing ever since. What drives you? And what’s next?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. My partner Kara wrote a great post on the topic that you should read.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2016

Advice for entrepreneurs is often reduced to absolute statements and black-and-white “do’s” and “don’ts,” but I’ve found the truth is more nuanced. Here are some of the lessons that have meant the most to me: Advice can be unhelpful. A number of large companies have programs offering advice from their staff directly to startups.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 15, 2010

I recently wrote a piece about how Entrepreneurs Should be Respected, Not Loved. The premise was that some leaders are too enamored with the approbation of their peers than making the tough decisions in the business that are bound to upset some people. The entrepreneurs subconsciously know you’re not convinced.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

The new war for platforms has mostly been waged by Andreessen Horowitz who have raised astounding amounts of capital and therefore had the fees to put into providing more services for entrepreneurs. They offer leadership conferences, regular content articles on leadership, board pack templates and the like.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

There’s a misconception that the most successful business leaders are born with their leadership credentials imprinted in their DNA. Surely because they are more successful than their peers, it stands to reason they’re extremely sharp or even smarter than their non-CEO cohorts. Smart Hustle Resources – Stop procrastinating ].

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

If you’re trying to find your way in the world as an entrepreneur , or simply in your career, you should know that you don’t have to go at it alone. When seeking a mentor, be intentional- look for someone who can offer you valuable, even critical, feedback, advice, and open doors for you to new opportunities to advance your career.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Launched the ACA syndication pilot with current ACA peer groups and a new deal-sharing platform. Without our members, none of our accomplishments would have been possible and our hope for the future would be unfounded. More importantly, without you, our economy would be weakened and society’s ability to innovate would be stunted.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Network is a community of inspiring young entrepreneurs and change-makers from Latin America, the Caribbean and Canada who are committed to promoting economic growth, strengthening civil society and creating change in their communities. Get inspired by fellow network members accomplishments.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 12, 2019

I grew up in a rare household in my community—two parents, master’s degrees, entrepreneurs, living in the inner city. And before I am done, it will be the ‘City of Entrepreneurs’. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? We all play a role in these stats.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

and I thought if we brought the community together for common purpose we could create more of a sense of community to help new entrepreneurs get funded, assemble teams, raise profiles and help with biz dev, product, etc. My good friend Adam Lilling and I started Launchpad more than 5 years ago . We had a specific goal in mind.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

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. . Would you like to work with private equity and venture capital funds? See How to negotiate a partner role at a VC or private equity firm.) Expert Networks.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 17, 2011

Yet being in a fraternity was one of the most transformative experiences I had in college and prepared me better for becoming an entrepreneur than any class that I took. Yet being in a fraternity was one of the most transformative experiences I had in college and prepared me better for becoming an entrepreneur than any class that I took.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business? Join an executive group: It empowers you to develop leadership skills and knowledge, which is nearly impossible to do alone. Validate product-market fit. “Do

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 21, 2020

Now in its fifth year, this program is the most robust in the region and boasts more than 160 participating companies, comprised of both seasoned founders and first-time entrepreneurs, all of whom have gained valuable insight from e3. . We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this program,” said Whitney.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 21, 2020

Now in its fifth year, this program is the most robust in the region and boasts more than 160 participating companies, comprised of both seasoned founders and first-time entrepreneurs, all of whom have gained valuable insight from e3. . We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this program,” said Whitney.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

I need your advice.” Dale shared with me this piece of advice he was given at the start of his tenure: “When you are interviewing CEO candidates for new job opportunities, ask them about the ‘failed rungs’ on their ladder. Real leaders don’t run from weakness; they embrace and incorporate it into their authentic leadership style.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

For the first time, I met entrepreneurs and saw an actual concept that you can pursue a career you like, be successful and make a difference in the world,” she said. I admired them, but I just didn’t see the pathway for me to get there,” she said, of the entrepreneurs she met, who were then largely white and male. “I

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

The leadership experts at Franklin Covey have released the essential guide to transforming into the great manager your team deserves. 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. And yet Dr. Stephen R. Not helpful.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 3, 2015

It spoke to me because it so resonates with my nearly daily advice to entrepreneurs and VCs alike. I went as far as to call it the best Tweet of 2015 so far because it encapsulated my advice so succinctly. I saw this Tweet recently by Scott Belsky, co-founder and CEO of Behance. conviction > consensus. Respect > Love.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 4, 2015

Knowing what you know now, what one piece of advice would you give your earlier self? We are all learning as we go, and it is essential to lean on your peers, ask for help and be authentic with where you are.” – Adrienne Cornelsen. I learned this key to leadership eight years in.” Check out their responses…! “I

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 22, 2019

The Smart Hustle Growth Conference is an experience bringing together entrepreneurs who are hustlers, Smart Hustlers. Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. If you’re revenue is less than this - come.

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