Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

There is a second set of career discussions I have even more frequently than my “angel yourself” advice but this type is almost never discussed publicly in blogs, which tend to emphasize only billion-dollar opportunities, 20-something technical founders and Silicon Valley elitism. I saved my main point for last.

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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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StartupNation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While the economic effects caused many businesses to fail, it also paved the way for many emerging business opportunities. Offering a platform that can provide all this and support for the in-person event itself is an untapped opportunity for a market that continues to grow. . New pet parents are looking for advice, treats and toys.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Psychology Today notes that taking advice somehow feels like admitting that we don’t really deserve our high status. But truly successful people understand that the advice and knowledge of people who have been-there, done-that is priceless. Whose advice would you seek out? What would you ask them? What would you ask them?

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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. Take advantage of ACA’s many opportunities to get involved. More than ever, we need innovation. We need angels. We need you!

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

the most counter-intuitive fund-raising advice you’ll ever get I’m about to offer you some fund-raising advice that flies directly in the face of what most conventional wisdom will tell you. This is part of a series on fund-raising advice for entrepreneurs and VCs. Why you should never have a data room?—?the Wait, there’s more!

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Anyone , an audio app that’s building a ‘marketplace for advice’ one five-minute phone call at a time, is launching new versions of its iOS and Android apps today* and beginning to large-scale onboarding after operating in a limited closed beta for the past six months. And we had fairly little exposure to opportunity.

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Haystack

SEPTEMBER 16, 2018

As lines of code continue to proliferate through the world, as the rate of startup formation increases to seize those opportunities, and as the VC industry expands to support those new teams and opportunities, there is no shortage of people to visit for advice — not to mention all the resources online.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

You’ll hear from iconic founders, unicorn makers, boundary-benders — all of it served up with a gigantic side of DIY tips, actionable advice, encouragement and inspiration. And, because Disrupt is highly interactive, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to engage, ask questions and receive answers.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

billion fund for later-stage opportunities. Attend Ajay Agarwal’s TechCrunch Early Stage roundtable to hear his advice to early-stage software companies by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch Ajay is coming to Early Stage just weeks after Bain Capital Ventures announced two new funds. Bain’s venture arm raised $1.9

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2019

These two experiences will illuminate the type of work environment and opportunities best suited for your desired life and lifestyle.” Get to know yourself and your personality traits so that you can be strategic about the types of work environments and careers to pursue and select the most suitable opportunity.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

The YLAI Network team spoke with Jonathan to gain some insight into his social ventures, thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence, and any advice for fellow network members looking to jump into entrepreneurship. Jonathan’s advice to fellow young leaders and network members is to trust the process and trust the journey.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

What are some overlooked opportunities right now? More overlooked founders than opportunities. How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city? I think the opportunity is more that they now will. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2021

She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Any advice? More posts by this contributor. Eager Entrepreneur.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

The lack of opportunities for those interested in STEM led Kavelle to open the door for others to get the education she wanted to have on these subjects, which is how the STEM Builders Learning Hub came to be. Get inspired and learn how you can make a difference in your community with more stories and advice from YLAI fellows.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

He gave me invaluable advice over lunch, and his expertise was a reminder to seek out expert advice – every time. I believe with the right approach, anyone can get advice from the best in business. The worst they can say is no, and if they turn you down, see it as an opportunity to find out who can help instead.

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Continuations

MARCH 20, 2020

Today I want to address all of those running a company or making management decisions with a simple message: avoid generic business advice! By generic advice I mean anything of the form “do x,” such as “cut 20% of cost now.” So what then is an alternative to generic advice? First principles. Bankruptcy is an absorbing state.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. Given the request for input and feedback, you might expect a presenter to receive various advice from the other Forum members. It can often create a better outcome for everyone.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

I''ve also got a bunch of individual angels who see a fund as diversification and a source of co-investment opportunities--but not every angel wants to do a fund. I like teaching and I like helping--and so I welcome the opportunity to hear from someone who probably isn''t going to be my next big win, because that''s most of everyone.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah spoke with the YLAI Network about her journey transforming theater in Peru, the way in which her diagnosis provided her with creative understanding, and her advice to create more inclusive organizations. Her fibromyalgia diagnosis after university gave her even more drive to launch CAPAZ in 2018.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 1, 2024

We recently asked Khan how H&R Block is using AI, as well as what advice he would give founders looking to build in this space. We have so many opportunities to grow the company — the trick [to being successful] is having the discipline to focus on what really matters. How is H&R Block using generative AI?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

trillion COVID-19 stimulus package this year that increased funding for affordable healthcare, Wu says opportunities are expanding for startups in this space. Use discount code TCPLUSROUNDUP to save 20% off a one- or two-year subscription. Since the U.S. Congress passed a $1.9 ” Thanks very much for reading, Walter Thompson.

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 31, 2023

And I was fortunate enough to have this opportunity with you, in August 2021, as you were evaluating the opportunity at Ethena. HW: Any pieces of advice you got from mentors in the past that you want to share and pay forward here? Thanks Melanie for sharing some advice with me/us. Try new things.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As we enter the AI era, we predict the benefits to consumers will be as profound as the technology is magical; what indeed are the implications for software that can write poetry, listen emphatically, compose music, or provide dating advice? And consumers will have access to richer opportunities for personal development and self care.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2024

We made connections, hopefully made a good impression, and potentially helped founders along their journeys with some advice or connections. If you wanted to interview me somewhere for an open audience, I’d say yes to just about every opportunity. I’m not sure we backed any of the founders—but that wasn’t the point.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 15, 2015

Also, if things go south, they are more likely to remember that you weren’t pushy and that you gave them three or more separate opportunities to say no. By the third time you can be sure that they aren’t being overly emotional or feel they can’t say no.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company. As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? I always say that you create your own opportunities. Don’t ever put limits on yourself.

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The Seraf Compass

APRIL 13, 2022

At Launchpad, we like to follow this advice when it becomes clear that we like what we are hearing, and we believe there is solid investment opportunity with the company. It came to summarize the approach the US would use after the signing of a landmark nuclear disarmament treaty.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

I think there’s also lots of opportunity within the VCs and the private markets,” said Burnette. As part of an ongoing series with transportation startup founders, Rebecca Bellan interviews Kodiak Robotics CEO and co-founder Don Burnette about why the autonomous trucking company remains private when so many of its rivals have gone public. “I

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2020

And that’s been an opportunity to cut out after-school activities and drop the commutes. 4 Opportunities for Growth During a Pandemic. To make bold choices despite the business-related challenges you face, I recommend considering these hopeful (yet pragmatic) opportunities. An opportunity to trim fat from your budget.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2020

Nick says that as a leader he is always learning from the people on his team and that they give him opportunities to be a better leader. “If The post Nick Dancer’s Advice to Biz Owners: “Just Show Up” appeared first on SmartHustle.com. If they did everything perfectly, there wouldn’t be a purpose for me.”.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 24, 2023

Professional investors usually bring “smart money” to the table, defined as money that comes along with good advice and great relationships for corporate growth. Without the VC guidance there would have been little opportunity to even dream of a billion-dollar valuation goal. Now we explore the other side of that coin.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

The best business advice I was given was in my year 10 woodwork class by my teacher—who was teaching woodwork to boys who were both frivolous and quick to make decisions on cutting into beautiful pieces of timber. The best advice I have ever received came from one of my mentors from the US. Demi Markogiannaki—founder at WeTeachMe.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Read his earlier posts on how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received and nine lessons learned from entrepreneurial projects. See differences as opportunity and not a challenge. What did you learn?”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Read his earlier posts on what EO members wish non-entrepreneurs knew about entrepreneurs, how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received. A different perspective can uncover value and opportunity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2022

Gleb Tsipursky is CEO of the boutique future-proofing consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts , which helps forward-looking leaders avoid dangerous threats and missed opportunities. This dynamic also fits well with the different personalities of optimists and pessimists.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. The Origins of Young Help Suriname (YHS).

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