Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2016

We decided to host our first GSEA competition at a university campus, but upon reflection, we wanted to hold next year’s event somewhere really cool with a start-up feel. We decided to host our first GSEA competition at a university campus, but upon reflection, we wanted to hold next year’s event somewhere really cool with a start-up feel.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

What advice would you give your past self? The question I asked them was this: If you could go back in time and give your younger self some advice just as you were starting your founder journey, what would you say? I recently caught up with a friend who’d founded a company. And I do remember them. But there’s good stuff too, right?”

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

This will keep you up to date on important deadlines, events, and other updates. We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

We decided to host our first GSEA competition at a university campus, but upon reflection, we wanted to hold next year’s event somewhere really cool with a start-up feel. We decided to host our first GSEA competition at a university campus, but upon reflection, we wanted to hold next year’s event somewhere really cool with a start-up feel.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

Curated Loop is calculating that its target users might be looking for a high-end outfit for special events (parties, job interviews, ski holidays etc) but also as statement daywear (perhaps to spice up their Instagram feed) — or even for ‘date-wear’ (it’s working on a Valentine’s Day tie-up with a dating app).

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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. The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion. It may be a hobby or something of personal interest that enables you to develop a level of expertise that other people value.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

Let me start by saying two things: Events like this are invaluable to startups because the significant value comes from building the network across portfolio companies and the discussion one can have with your peer group. I’ve been to similar events with First Round Capital and True Ventures.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Weddings are a bit like college degrees – they often set you back financially for many years after the event. She hasn’t raised any venture capital. She drove her company to profitability before paying herself a modest salary. She leveraged herself and even sold many of her possessions to get started. More on that later.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 9, 2019

Not only that, but I've observed, over the years, how Rachel is very purposeful in attending premium events and masterminds to educate herself as a business owner. Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MAY 19, 2020

It is real world, the i2E team had no issues challenging us along the way which demonstrated their commitment in getting it right,” said Bob, “we thank the i2E team for their counsel, advice and personal interest in helping us move forward!” . “e3 was a powerful distillation of the things we didn’t know we didn’t know.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

The following post is advice I gave to my good friend Sam Teller when he was just a junior baller, “ Never Ask a Busy Person to Lunch.” ” It was meant mostly as tongue-in-cheek advice but basically said senior people should be coffee not lunch unless you really know them well. All originally through Twitter.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 11, 2010

[if you're not old enough to get the reference between this image and the title you can click on the image for a prompter]. This past December I spent a week in Boston to try to get to know some of the local VC’s and entrepreneurs a bit better. We know prices of deals, compensation, who’s doing well / poorly, etc.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. Ramon is an in demand event host, keynote speaker, live video host and more. Smart Hustlers seek to build healthy, profitably, great business.

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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. LA Female Office Hours. So why is this initiative so important for men, women and other gender identities?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 9, 2013

Compelling Event. ” You might even have a “compelling event” that forces a buyer to believe they really need your solution now, now, now. ” You might even have a “compelling event” that forces a buyer to believe they really need your solution now, now, now. Unique Selling Proposition.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

At the start of 2020, Chelle Neff is wrapping up a decade of considerable success, growth and innovation. In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. 5000 list twice! . What drives you? What’s next?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

This group has it all – not only do they offer forums and personal advice on a national scale, the organization also sponsors local chapters with their own meetings and amenities. On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. I remember it as if it happened yesterday.

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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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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 8, 2011

He was a product guy for a start-up and his big claim to fame was organizing a bunch of local high-tech events. Be that as it may, don't think I don't ask myself what I'm doing on various lists and getting into different events. The other day, I got interviewed for Business Insider. All hat and no cattle as they say. How about as a VC?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

Examples of VC platform services include: recruiting, marketing, design support, inside sales reps, consulting, accounting services and so forth. Each VC has their own take on which services to provide and mostly they’re free but some smaller VCs charge portfolio companies for use of these services but usually at a cheap cost.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

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. The service offers a 24/7 digital advice hotline. There is a long line of women who have walked this road before you. But, where you do you start? .

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2010

The next few posts are going to talk about scaling your sales operations as you move out of the evangelical phase. In the early days of selling it can sometimes be an advantage to not have rigid pricing schedules, complex service level agreements (SLAs), hard-and-fast rate limits, etc. Ultimately he & I had a bad cultural fit.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Employees working remotely often struggle to speak up when they face challenges since they cannot turn to the desk next to them for quick advice. Teamwork combats this issue, with employees connecting to their peers and opening the door to new lines of communication. Contributed by Sam Hill, head of people and culture at BizSpace. .

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Many business owners attend networking events but don’t utilize the time or crowd as well as they can. They walk away having spoken to a lot of new people, but not having made any real connections for themselves or their peers. Ramon Ray got some great networking advice, plus a few do’s and don'ts directly from Adrian herself.

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Gust

JANUARY 3, 2012

A critic is more inclined to offer advice through cynical witticisms, whether they consider you a peer, boss, or employee. Critics often prefer to deliver their message to your friends and peers. The big difference, of course, is that a mentor looks ahead to help you, while a critic looks backward to tell you what you did wrong.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2022

Since that first speaking event, I’ve given a highly rated TEDx talk , and my debut book has been published to wide acclaim. There’s a lot of hard work involved but if you follow the steps I outline below, you’ll be well on your way to establishing yourself as someone people, media and companies gravitate toward for advice.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

Last week, on Martin Luther King Day, I decided that instead of saying something in my weekly newsletter , I would do the opposite--I would listen. I asked, "What is your experience of being be black in tech today and what can allies do to improve it?" I will not, however, tolerate hate in anyone's direction. Ducks head.] Ok, let's dive in.

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FundersClub

JUNE 8, 2017

Submit questions and RSVP for the event here: Q&A with Adam Draper of Boost VC — FundersClub Live Series. " Investor Thoughts. Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint Ventures dives into how figuring out how to become an apprentice is key to developing great judgement in " Apprenticeship.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 5, 2016

If you can associate with people who challenge you to think positively, dream bigger and offer advice, your path to success becomes easier. I have joined entrepreneurial groups, participated in high-level events and led associations dedicated to guiding leaders. Here’s what I’ve learned from 19 years of experience: 1.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. Yesterday I wrote a post about “ growth hacking ” and why I thought it was wrong that people were hating on the term unnecessarily. It’s worth a quick read. My argument is pretty simple. This will fail.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2018

Every entrepreneur wants to hear “yes” during the fund-raising process but I would argue that being too risk averse and not pushing hard enough and be willing to hear a “no” is what holds back many people from “yes.” I believe people generally hate making decisions and especially so when they involve commitments and risks. Do they have influence?

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GCUC

AUGUST 20, 2019

In Australia its always summer over Christmas, and its a time for me to gather my family and celebrate with coworkers, my extended family, my immediate family and attend the many community events that are on in Sydney around that time… plus who can say no to a tasty Christmas Ham! Check out our past posts.

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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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culture peer-to-peer advice leadership 192

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 17, 2011

During this period of time I learned how to raise money, collect dues, recruit new members, plan & hold events with hundreds of people as well as deal with security and legal exposure. So I went to college with no expectation that I would ever join a fraternity let alone aspire to become president one day. Easy peasy. You need a thesis.

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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. It feels like something you could turn your attention to once you have tens of millions of dollars and a large staff to run operations and you could step back from it all and think about how to lead. The reality of most startups is about survival.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

But today I want to give you advice on how to decrease your odds of failure in a startup. Most of this advice boils down to an argument in favor of basic planning before starting a company or raising money. Many startup businesses – tech or otherwise – fail. ” when often that’s a stupid comment. Market Size.

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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. Graham’s influence in the world was beyond measure. He had spoken to more people than anyone in history!

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