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

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Kym is fascinated by entrepreneurs and their journeys, so he asked EO members from various chapters to share their experiences. See differences as opportunity and not a challenge. I, and my business partner, saw an opportunity to secure a distribution agreement for a product and service that we are passionate about.

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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. This “doing and making” can take the form of a presentation that includes members providing shared experiences. Through the University of Missouri-St.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor. Savvy Startup Founder. Ask it here.

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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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HPA

AUGUST 15, 2019

We got the opportunity to ask Ann about her perspectives on entrepreneurship, investing, and more. What advice do you have for someone who’s looking to raise money from investors or start a company? Focus your presentation and energies on the execution plan and the key stakeholders involved, and less on the idea.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

Entrepreneurs seek to find the right investor and to make the best pitch when the opportunity comes Entrepreneurs start their companies with great passion and big dreams. If the founding entrepreneurs believe their business models will scale quickly, they will need a good deal of funding to support growth.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 19, 2009

This is part of my new series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. I started the series talking about what I consider the most important attribute of an entrepreneur : Tenacity. Many entrepreneurs struggle with their setbacks.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 17, 2022

an award-winning online printing company that has helped over 5,000 businesses print more than 20 million presentation folders. Vladimir has shared his expertise to help entrepreneurs get the most for your printing budget and save big on custom-printed materials. Identify opportunities. The company made the Inc.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

I know what it''s like being an entrepreneur trying to get people to care about what I cared about--you feel so desperate and as if you were just one big break or random intro away from success. The best entrepreneurs pick from among who they believe will help them build their business, but it isn''t always easy to tell.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 24, 2022

Presented by Startup Alleghenies, the event will be held at River Mountain, on May 15-16, 2022. Our nationally renowned keynote speaker, Joe Veneto, will do two presentations, Engineering Unforgettable Outdoor Adventure Experiences, and Startup: Building an Outdoor Recreation Business. Entrepreneurship Summit is for you.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 13, 2011

I believe in this so much that, despite my post advising you to be prepared for the *norm* in VC, I wrote a post about a company that came in for a presentation and never even got the slides out or presented a demo. The “Triple Play&# of VC Presentations. Be ready to map your presentation to their preferred method.

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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. Her company, Food to Eat specializes in connecting immigrant, women and minority-owned food vendors to opportunities for growth. Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Ramon Ray recently attended the 10th annual Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network Summit in Singapore. The Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN) connects female entrepreneurs across the globe with networks, sources of capital, knowledge, and technology, giving them the power to do more. Aditi Balbir. Melissa Shepard .

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2024

Richard Liew, Editor, NZ Entrepreneur. If we want things to change, the choice is clear and present at all levels – individual, collective, universal… Will we keep clinging to what we are already doing? We need more enlightened entrepreneurs right now, not less. Well damn your safety, and the advice you are giving.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 19, 2020

As the entrepreneurs login, we have them hop into the Startup breakout room where our assistant manager makes sure the entrepreneurs are ready to share their screen and has their questions answered. With everyone present, we ask people to switch to Gallery mode, this shows a grid of as many people as can fit on one’s screen.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

With the challenges presented to entrepreneurs and their businesses during the pandemic, it is crucial, now more than ever, to utilize this time as a moment of professional growth and self-reflection on the branding and marketing efforts of businesses. Turn challenges into opportunities and know when to rebrand and redirect.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 18, 2019

This competition is a remarkable opportunity for hundreds of college and university students from throughout Oklahoma to synthesize what they have learned in college and become part of Oklahoma’s spirit of innovation, but it is not Love’s only tangible contribution. This year’s semi-finalists made their investor presentations last Thursday.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 19, 2020

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. Remember, that the main goal of MVP is to present users with a general idea on how the new product will look like and which features it will have. Take it easy. Just go for it!

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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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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2018

As a VC and former entrepreneur let me offer you some advice. The short answer is that you should have multiple versions of your “pitch deck” (a short, visual presentation in Keynote, PPT or similar and shared as a PDF) and each occasion has a specific goal. This is part of a series on how to improve your fund raising game.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

Exposure to industry giants can bring entrepreneurs new opportunities to create and sell to different markets. Advice is worth its weight in gold in the business industry. It is invaluable to be able to get advice from industry giants who have experienced pitfalls and can make sure your company doesn’t make the same mistakes.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2009

This is part of my new series on what makes an entrepreneur successful. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. They spot opportunities that aren’t being met and the design products to meet these needs. Tags: Start-up Advice. Two quick stories from just yesterday.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In addition, COMEUP has introduced an online business matching program, operational year-round, to broaden investment and collaboration opportunities crucial for startup growth. This program provides a unique platform for mentorship, networking, and investment opportunities for early-stage startups from South Korea and beyond.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 15, 2010

Jason started the Open Angel Forum in response to his frustration that entrepreneurs were being charged by some angel organizations to present at their events. As a former entrepreneur, I’m a big supporter of Jason’s goals. Also present were NorCal angels including Ron Conway , Chris Sacca and Shervin Pishevar.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 22, 2021

There’s nothing mini about the expert advice, information and actionable tips you’ll glean from attending this event. Day one is packed with presentations by a passel of outstanding subject-matter experts. More than capital — Value-add investing: There is a wide variety of capital outlets available for entrepreneurs to consider.

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 9, 2020

Updated 4/9: here are the breakout rooms we use: Green Room – for entrepreneurs (a nod to the waiting room used in late night talk shows :)). As the entrepreneurs login, we have them hop into the Green breakout room where our assistant manager makes sure the entrepreneurs are ready to share their screen and has their questions answered.

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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. Rather than helping me succeed, being too frugal made me miss many opportunities for our company’s success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2019

A version of this article originally appeared on Entrepreneur. . But, when I had the opportunity to join a high-growth startup with a team I liked and trusted, I leapt at it. Whenever I’ve been presented with a new career opportunity, the first question I ask is not, “Which job is more secure?” And I loved what I did.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 15, 2022

Although entrepreneurship is presented as an opportunity and alternative form of employment, people with disabilities face considerable challenges related to business development. In addition, as an incentive, those who finalise the academic programme have the opportunity to ask for financial support to develop their projects.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We present an insightful conversation with the Managing Director of Vickers Venture Partners , a firm renowned for its work in deep-tech startups and innovative solutions. He reflects on his transformation from an entrepreneur to an investor, with a pivotal transition to Vickers Venture Partners seven years ago.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

We had the opportunity to meet with Jung Hae-hyun, the CEO of Newjak, who has quickly ventured into the field of immersive content, not only in museums, airports, and fashion shows but also in the defense sector. To make a living, I chose to start my own business, and this year marks the 8 year of my journey as an entrepreneur.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2022

Follow-on funding is harder to come by, but seed-stage founders who have a strong idea and good presentation skills can still close rounds. Elated Entrepreneur. It’s imperative to slice users into their respective buckets, because it opens the opportunity for unique targeting and messaging.”. pre-seed deck. pre-seed deck.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor. What are my next steps? ??Here’s

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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. For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. Discover EO today!

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 30, 2024

Even with all the experiences I’ve had, I still see myself as an entrepreneur at heart, always eager to innovate and grow. How did that recognition impact your company’s trajectory and what advice would you give to other startups seeking similar validation? Additionally, be prepared to seize opportunities when they arise.

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