Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. She changed her strategy from soliciting support from big, well-known donor organizations to cultivating and developing potential partners that were open to identifying a common interest to create a win-win partnership.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

Having the right people in the right seats can hone your operations and output, with the right processes and strategy. Groups like this offer a network of seasoned entrepreneurs who have YOUR best interests in mind and give you knowledge to apply as you see fit. You don’t have an entrepreneurial peer network for support.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Expert Networks. Expert Network firms source subject matter experts from various domains and pair them with clients seeking topical or industry insights. I founded Circle of Experts, an expert network which I sold to Evalueserve.). The expert network industry has grown an average 4.5%

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Here’s a handy how-to guide for everything you can expect at TechCrunch Disrupt presented by AT&T on October 18-20 in San Francisco at Moscone West (Oct. TechCrunch Events Networking Platform Mobile App is now available. This year’s Startup Battlefield 200 is presented by Capital Connect by J.P. .: 21 online).

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As a General Partner, my energy is spent sourcing, investing in, and supporting amazing entrepreneurs and startups bringing breakthrough technologies to market,” he adds as he speaks of his present venture. Alex advises founders to be targeted in their approach and to build a network of mentors and advisors for guidance.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

What advice the initiators have for other ecosystems looking to hire a professional ecosystem builder. We are fortunate to have leadership that have masterminded strategies utilizing public and private funding, along with a stellar regional foundation (Danville Regional Foundation, or DRF) to slowly work this puzzle out.

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StartupNation

MAY 24, 2021

Since most investors invest in people, not companies, digital presentations often make it difficult for that sparkling personality to come through. Use the following five strategies to find the perfect VC partner for your business: Do your research. Work your network like crazy. Attend networking events. Key takeaways.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 29, 2022

At Impact Hub Global Network, we believe in the power of circularity to create a more sustainable present and future. That’s why we are currently on a mission to mainstream circular principles across our global network. Impact Hub: Listen up, social entrepreneurs – insightful advice right there!

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2023

Mix and match, combine, and get creative with the following event monetization strategies to maximize the earnings from your online event.‍ A ticket strategy to keep in mind is to offer several ticket options: the average number of paid tickets at Hopin event that offers paid options is 3.4 Sell special networking opportunities.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

To get some expert advice about how to optimize next year’s marketing spending, we reached out to several professionals we identified through our TechCrunch Experts project and asked: “If you only had a $25,000 marketing budget for Q1 2022, how would you spend it? Grow your network with events and PR.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 7, 2020

I did not have the proper network in place with authors or writers to market my editing skills. After the first month, I had gathered a tremendous amount of positive feedback on the quality of the food, the presentation and price. Create a strategy to market and grow the business. I accounted for every penny spent and earned.

entrepreneurship 137

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

I did 5 years of building large computer systems and computer networks for global corporations and 3+ years as a “strategy consultant.&# In many of the meetings you’d meet clients who would tell you everything you needed to know, would offer to help you and then would never follow up on the help that they had offered.

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AsiaTechDaily

JANUARY 30, 2023

With that, Joseph Lee shared enthusiastically about Kairous Capital and its cross-border business strategy: Can you tell us about your background and how you started your entrepreneurial journey? This presented an optimal timing for the both of us to embark on this venture together. Make no mistake, however!

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TechCrunch

JULY 1, 2022

“This includes cutting non-performing products, decreasing R&D and general and administrative expenses, and doubling down on creative strategies to recover customer acquisition cost instantly to reduce burn associated with growth.” My best advice: Strengthen your network.

SaaS 80

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. on all the computers and established a network using Novell. What about strategy? What you gain: 1.

VC 337

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 17, 2022

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. ) Alchemy of Finance presents a fascinating philosophical discussion about what drives markets?—?and

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Instead of letting this setback halt our momentum, we pivoted our strategy toward e-commerce, partnering with Amazon to reach our customers. However, the ever-changing landscape of e-commerce presented us with another challenge — the ambiguity surrounding hemp cannabinoids on Amazon’s platform. Don’t hesitate to ask for help.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

In the days preceding the storm’s landfall, instead of preparing my presentation for an upcoming EO South Florida chapter event, I focused on preparing for Irma—a hurricane that was expected to be among the strongest and most destructive in U.S. Big problems present great opportunities to help others. What is your “Hurricane Moment?”

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Why not give the gift that keeps on giving: branding advice. Presentation and Media Training. Why not help them hone their skills with media, video, or presentation training? Do you have a special up-and-coming entrepreneur on your list who has a fantastic product but could use a bit of a boost connecting with their audience?

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 31, 2021

The presenters gave some common messages: the theory says diversification is critical for mitigating the downside risk of your investment(s) crashing to zero, especially in the high-risk early-stage investment space. Capital (strategy): are you sufficiently incentivised to do the work and help the company?

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 31, 2022

At Impact Hub, we believe in the power of circularity to create a more sustainable present and future. Ander Alvarez: My advice would be the following : simplify your goals; be honest with the benefit you want to bring to society; and find a solution or adapt a product to tackle the consumption problem.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

But for my sins I got an MBA and did “strategy&# consulting. In 1999 I was in Japan doing a strategy project for the board of directors of Sony. We were looking at all sorts of strategic decisions that Sony was considering, which required analysis and data on broadband networks, Internet portas and mobile handsets/networks.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2009

This is part of my ongoing series with Startup Advice. Apologies in advance if it sounds arrogant – just trying to impart some realistic advice. The most important advice I can give you is – give me context. We presented to you about a year ago our company that does voice recognition software integrated with IVRs.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 4, 2022

Designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems – based on these restorative principles, the circular model redefines growth and presents benefits not only for the environment, but also to companies and households. . K Ramani et al (2010) .

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

This is part of my Startup Advice series. There’s a guy in Los Angeles that I met at several tech networking events. This person was educated at the best US schools and had worked for a top-tier strategy consulting firm – one of the big 3. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Startup Advice. Making Things Happen.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Founders from outside a tech-ecosystem are surrounded by bad advice, since building a startup is different from other kinds of businesses. 1) Don’t hoard your idea, share it freely The 2010 drama, the Social Network , depicted every entrepreneur’s worst fears. I found that the opposite is true. Let’s dive in. (1)

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 23, 2024

The main lesson was conceptualizing a massive idea into an actionable business strategy. Extensive research was involved in understanding the problem, target audience, and go-to-market strategy. Presenting something complicated in a compelling manner is a great skill to learn. Is there anything else you’d like to add?

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2019

The GIRA Mujeres Weekend (GMW) is aimed at women who have been working on their business ideas but need practical advice to get them off the ground. It’s also for those who have their own businesses but want to grow them, gain further training and learn more about entrepreneurship and strategy.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The opportunity that the company sees has really forced us to reallocate resources and strategy,” said Brown. 4 strategies for deep tech founders who are fundraising. 4 strategies for deep tech founders who are fundraising. How many dating networks can the public market support? “So the TAM is massive.”

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We’re meeting them to bring them into our network and be there as a resource to help them further their careers. So, for example, when I first started here back in 2012, there was a ton of energy being put towards building a network of executive relationships that is now somewhat more about sustaining those relationships.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Of course these are great places to network with other investors, meet great entrepreneurs and keep your connections strong with senior execs at larger companies like Yahoo!, And why my advice to newer VCs would be not to feel bad if you’re missing out on what is perceived as a few hot deals. And there’s conferences.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At Impact Hub, we believe in the power of circularity to create a more sustainable present and future. That’s why we are on a path to mainstream circular principles across our global network’s business support initiatives. . Impact Hub: Wise advice! Now, when you look to the future of KAFEA.ECO, what do you see? .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Be more present. As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families. She provided me with so much advice on business strategy, business channels and HR. Stop multitasking and instead, do one thing. Enjoy each activity.

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StartupNation

JUNE 25, 2021

However, by having all of this well thought out beforehand, you can save your nerves, and instead of coming up with strategies from scratch, you have a base to build from. This should start with revenue strategies. When setting your pricing strategy , be careful. Don’t underprice yourself! Sell wants, deliver needs.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 22, 2019

Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. How do you get the attention of your perfect customer, craft a marketing strategy and the tactics to better market your business. Branding, Marketing and Communications.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 18, 2023

“We have got an immediate network but we also have a kind of peripheral network of designers — we’ve been able to go to fashion weeks, we’ve got a nice connection with Central Sant Martins. It’s really sort of building out that network — and that network effect to grow the customer and designer base.”

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