assertiveness-in-business 
Both Sides of the Table
MAY 17, 2011
I went to undergrad at UCSD, which is not a place known for its Greek institutions and my father grew up in South America and had know idea what a fraternity was. 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. Gregory was into theater. You need a thesis.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
Now that I have two boys (4 and 7) I’m convinced it’s the other way around. There’s no question that both factors are involved. There have been many studies done on the topic including looking at twins raised in separate families. I have also seen studies on “birth order.&#. So it is with entrepreneurship.
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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
I saw Dan Primack assert that the venture capitalist’s customer is their limited partners in this tweet about the Citizen app, the recap, and their VCs: Regular reminder that, ultimately, VC funds works for their limited partners, not for their portfolio companies. The entrepreneur is the customer and the LP is the shareholder.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
We asked six members of EO to share the number one thing they’ve learned from another inspiring woman in business. When we compare ourselves to other people, whether it is physically or how big one’s business is, it never leaves us with a feeling of being enough. Here’s what they said. Stop multitasking. Be more present.
Both Sides of the Table
OCTOBER 19, 2014
And they had some first-hand knowledge to be able to assert this. At Upfront we’re totally fine funding entrepreneurs who have done multiple businesses in the past – in fact we like it. We are often asked how companies get funded, why VCs make the decisions we make and what we’re looking for in entrepreneurs.
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 31, 2012
It takes on many of the lessons MBA programs and Corporate America have been teaching about business for the past 50+ years and questions whether lessons from Apple might be more applicable in thinking about the future. That student is Erin McCann who formerly worked in sales at Google, so she has some ground to stand on in her assertions.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JANUARY 27, 2020
Our mental health clearly affects all aspects of our daily life—including the way we do business and conduct ourselves in the workplace. Assertive communication and constructive criticism will show your employees that you appreciate all the effort they put in, and have an understanding of their potential mishaps. Offer healthy perks.
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