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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. He wrote an excellent blog post on this topic. Asking young companies with limited capital to pay to present to a group of potential investors is insane.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Fred Wilson said as much on his blog also. That is true of all my blog posts. It is what I love the most about debates and one of the things I love most about blogging. I suspect Mr. Wadhwa used hyperbole in his TechCrunch blog post to get more readers to look at his work. So it is with entrepreneurship.

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JANUARY 17, 2011

It’s why I always work hard to find images for my blog posts & why all of my keynote presentations are visual rather than bullet points with words. In order to visualize how an audience will receive my presentation I have to be able to imagine the whole situation. I have a process I use for blog posts, too.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

What stands out the most to me about Monish is his lack of ego and unflinching focus on the present moment. With low turnover, his companies are filled with internal hires earning more money, experience, and skills in a dignified work environment. and more articles from the EO blog. That’s what’s driving me right now.”

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

Did EO members help you hone your GSEA presentation? They helped me improve my presentation. I would send the presentation for their feedback, and they asked about a lot of details. The GSEA competition process helped me realize that what I’m bringing to the world isn’t just a presentation—it’s a company. Apply today!

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Skilled workforce: Many Latin American nations boast a well-educated and skilled workforce, particularly in sectors like information technology, customer service, and manufacturing. The substantial opportunity presented by nearshoring in Latin America holds immense promise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 15, 2023

However, it’s important to recognise that Imposter Syndrome is a legitimate mental state where an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent, internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud. Love deeply, be truly present in your child’s company, and communicate intentionally. Do I deserve to be here?

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

Here’s how you can build one with these leadership lessons from my 20 years as a CEO: Hire the right people —recruit for values, not just skills: Never fall for resumes with unbelievable skill sets, but no culture fit. This Month’s Free Skills Training: From Determining Prices to Government Contracting CEO Lesson #3.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2011

We talked about a lot of great stuff in the video including how to do sales calls and a how a new “culture of writing&# is emerging as a critical skill set in business today. Offer the ability to react / comment - In the blogging world it’s clear that having a good comment system like Disqus is critical.

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JULY 31, 2024

Now, I’m excited to grow into my skill set and lead my business into the future. Seminars in Asana and business presentations broadened my skill set. and more articles from the EO blog. The post From Solo Entrepreneur to Franchisor: 20 Years of Business Growth With EO first appeared on The EO Blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. And I feel that this skill is invaluable in both building a start-up company and in being a VC. MBA fine, but not required.

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JUNE 6, 2025

Here’s how you can build one with these leadership lessons from my 20 years as a CEO: Hire the right people —recruit for values, not just skills: Never fall for resumes with unbelievable skill sets, but no culture fit. This Month’s Free Skills Training: From Determining Prices to Government Contracting CEO Lesson #3.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

You need a diverse set of skills on your team.&#. And I hope the output is that you get a glimpse into the people shaping our tech present and a sense of the kinds of conversations we have when the cameras aren’t around. Seth spoke about the complimentary skills of this three person team as the prototypical startup team.

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OCTOBER 22, 2010

I had written a blog post on exactly this – how to not suck at group presentations – and what he said reminded me a lot of this post. Chamillionaire has tried so many marketing angles that when new technologies emerge he has a strong sense on how to use them to best marketing himself and his business.

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

For many years, up until about 100 years ago, many people were living in the Agricultural Age, on farms working the land, and implementing skills that had been handed down for generations. They are very simple and highly effective skills that empower a person with a set of tools so they can manage themselves and their life!

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 22, 2019

We were of course there to work with incarcerated men on developing entrepreneurial skills on behalf of Defy Ventures. We know that good visual storytelling can be persuasive and we know that it is also important to retaining key information after a presentation has been completed or a report has been shared.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

During job interviews, ask them to showcase their creative problem-solving skills. When I return to work after a trip, I always feel more productive and present. The post How getting away from your desk can make you a better leader appeared first on THE BLOG. Search for people who have led initiatives in the past.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But we need to be present and listen, or we will miss them. Learning this is a team sport that is one of the most challenging leadership skills to master. With these takeaways from my first five years at EO, and skills in listening, honesty and collaboration, it’s clear that the future is limited only by our imagination.

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DECEMBER 14, 2022

Position this communication not as a one-way presentation but rather collaborative conversation. and more articles from the EO blog. The post Upgrade Your Leadership Skills to Stabilize Your Team and Maintain Momentum appeared first on. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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JUNE 29, 2022

That’s why when the opportunity presented itself, I excitedly joined fellow EO New Jersey members and GSEA chairs Larry Prager and Mike Schofel to team up and support the first-ever virtual GSEA competition in New Jersey. As a co-chair, I was encouraged to use my marketing skills toward promoting our virtual GSEA competition.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

Any reader of this blog for a period of time will know that I’ve been long YouTube for years. won’t build large online video business: they lack the tech skills to engage, activate and retain online audiences cost effectively. This is why many traditional video producers (from cable TV, music videos, etc.) post-script.

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JUNE 26, 2024

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly transform our world, it presents both unprecedented opportunities and challenges. And what skills and ethical considerations will we need to navigate this global change? You can watch Mo Gawdat’s presentation on EO’s Learning Management System.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

If you are a first-time entrepreneur, I recommend that you team with a co-founder with experiences, connections, and a skill set that complements, but doesn’t duplicate yours. The most important step is deciding exactly what skills and experience you need to best complement yours. Use local university connections. Hire a lawyer.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Entrepreneurship is a blend of many skills. Regardless of our audience or the stage we aspire to dominate, EO has created a programme that turns EOers into exceptional presenters. I had experience teaching university classes, some presenting for work, but it was giving an EO talk that inspired me to want more.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 20, 2019

I’ve been writing about him, citing him, and telling stories about him since the very start of this blog. The you behind the masks, the stories, the protective but no longer useful belief systems that have been presented for so long as the “you” that you would like everyone to see. Most hands will shoot up.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 31, 2012

Jeff (also an HBS alum) co-teaches the LTV course with Professor Eisenmann about a student of theirs who had written a blog post about sales taking on some of my previous assertions. The idea that the course asks students to write public blog posts is a testament to its more modern teaching style. ” She’s right.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2009

I wanted to also post the series here to have it as a resource on my blog for future entrepreneurs who stop by. So what skills does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? I got my friends over at Lewis PR to give me an introduction to Ismael, who kindly invited me to present at the conference.

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JULY 7, 2021

Whether attending presentations, signing up for new courses or coaching programs, adopting new skills and refining old ones?the and more articles from the EO blog. . The post From Misfit to This Fits: My Entrepreneurial Journey appeared first on THE BLOG. Some are reading 50 to 100 books each year.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Tenured Forums may present in an entirely different way on their comfort with vulnerability. Through skillfully designed exercises that invite new perspectives into old stories and leverage present and future happenings to go deeper. and more articles from the EO blog. A facilitator navigates the people, not the problems.

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JUNE 12, 2024

It allowed me to connect with and guide aspiring entrepreneurs from my region and interact with fellow mentors and students from around the globe, enriching my perspective and enhancing my mentorship skills.” — Ayush Bansal, EO Gurgaon “Being a GSEA coach takes the EO experience to a whole new level.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

In Part 1 of our interview , Dandapani discusses the benefits of a strong ability to focus and how to develop that skill. The skill of giving your undivided attention to the person or project at hand is a life-changer. In other words, I can be mindful because I’m present on a moment-to-moment basis.

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DECEMBER 3, 2017

Since this skill is a large part of a lawyer’s job, AI can be a great weapon in a lawyer’s arsenal. This chatbox just helps users fill out forms, it is currently not equipped to help plaintiff’s present their case in small claims court. The post How AI Is Disrupting the Legal Industry appeared first on THE BLOG.

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MARCH 10, 2023

EO members have already shown great interest in ChatGPT—from Zoom presentations with Sagar Pandya (EO Chicago) to WhatsApp groups launched by various members, including Quan Gan (EO Los Angeles North) and social media posts by so many more members. It’s about being prepared, being present, and being proactive. Register today!

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 21, 2014

I would take a strong employee referral from an existing employee I trust 10x over a person more qualified on paper (given similar skill levels). So I patiently waiting until there was a good opportunity to bring Stuart on board and took the opportunity when it presented itself. I don’t know anybody who would.”

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JANUARY 13, 2020

The results are presented in “Charting the Growth Journey: From Product to Profitable Business.”. In fact, 51 percent of the business owners surveyed said that pursuing a passion, ambition or skill is the biggest motivator for starting their own companies. EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Video content presents an incredibly flexible canvas in terms of customization on an individual level, but it truly shines when it is part of a comprehensive onboarding plan. Take a page from a skilled training video company’s playbook and ensure all the videos you create account for the broader content ecosystem you are working on.

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JANUARY 29, 2019

Skill Upgrades: One reason Brannon decided to look into EO is that he was exploring the idea of starting a CPA coaching business. “I I realized I could use some skill upgrades when it came to public speaking and presenting. Brannon is also enjoying the perks of being part of a peer group such as EO.

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