Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2024

My two favorite patterns are: The right mindset attracts the right network, and creates the right opportunities. For the first pattern, it’s important to realize that mindset creates 100 percent of a network or company’s success. Let’s unpack those patterns a bit. Not 90, not 50, not 99, but 100 percent. And there are also no excuses.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

On my blog I’ve been hesitant to take the topic head on. But last week I noticed a blog post by a woman, Tara Tiger Brown, that asked the question, “ Why Aren’t More Women Commenting on VC Blog Posts? In it she observes that only 3% of the comments on this blog are from women.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The phrase needle in a haystack is commonly credited to the book Don Quixote from the early 1600s (“needle is a bottle of hay”) but there’s also a Fujian proverb “To dive into the sea, to feel for a needle” that is thought to be even older and gets to the same point. First, a piece of literary history.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 14, 2015

I’m rooting for Meerkat to succeed as an independent network. The group of people I might communicate with in a network like this might be different than the people with whom I interact on Twitter and in general I like to see new products and new companies emerge. And on reflection I have slightly more balanced views.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Turns out everybody likes to produce content and take part in the “conversation.&# Massive uptake of user-generated content including blogs (e.g. People rightly recognize that comments on blogs are just a form of a stream and thus the growth of open commenting platforms like Disqus and IntenseDebate. Then came blogs.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

I’m going to save that for a future blog post. 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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This makes following some of the practices I discuss in the book to streamline collaboration critical for both performance and well-being. These “warm” relationships then prove to be critical when opportunities enable a person who has done this well to see a possibility and mobilize a network. This was important pre-pandemic.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

So when Jim floated the idea of a book targeting entrepreneurs to help more of them succeed, we gave it serious thought. But, just as important, we had access to a unique network: Harvard Business School alumni. The book is full of insights and advice for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 9, 2011

I am excited to announce nextNY Fellows--a program that will support four new community leaders in 2011 build on what we already have and make it better, all while building their own skills and network. This can include classes, training, books, conferences, Meetups., The details of this program are below. Run two nextNY events (e.g.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

At the age of 21, with a nudge from my mentor, I started teaching myself how to invest in the local stock market and, as I was learning, shared my knowledge with others through a blog. I booked my first two coaching clients five months later — exactly a month shy of running out of savings. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

Television networks figured out new ways to produce live shows. Madoff’s book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas , is available at Amazon. The post Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs appeared first on THE BLOG. Businesses had to rethink distribution of goods and services.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Glose has been building iOS, Android and web apps that let you buy, download and read books on your devices. Sure, there are social platforms that let you talk about books, such as Goodreads. There are also some gamification features that help you stay motivated as you read difficult books — you get streak rewards for instance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

Additionally, “our executive team actively works to expand our network beyond typical connections. A great book I’d recommend for more shrewd businesspeople: The Diversity Bonus. The book makes a compelling case for the business value of diversity, especially in knowledge work.”. and the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast. Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. and more articles from the EO blog. It’s critical to set yourself apart from the competition.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In your book, The Interaction Field: The Revolutionary New Way to Create Shared Value for Businesses, Customers, and Society , you write that the future is about creating value for everyone. The post The business model of the future appeared first on THE BLOG. There are three: nucleus, ecosystem, and market makers.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

I started blogging because Brad Feld blogged. It turned into this blog. At Andersen Consulting I had built computer networks and programmed in COBOL. He introduced me to a senior guy from the “network solutions&# practice, a Dutchman named Valentijn Bonger. I booked non-refundable tickets.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

She told of the teaching of the Talmud – a book which scholars use to debate doctrine and from which Jewish people are reminded to always learn and to debate. ” I’ve already blogged about how I work through this process: I triangulate. And I encourage entrepreneurs to triangulate as well.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

A luxurious hotel by the countryside was booked, and various outdoor activities that tickled the soul were lined up. And if we couldn’t confirm our hotel, we couldn’t pre-book the restaurants. The post Leveraging the EO Network appeared first on THE BLOG. We were locked and loaded for the time of our lives! .

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Seven years ago (yesterday, it seems… I had the date wrong in my calendar), I started this blog. I did it because I had gotten into a daily habit of writing working on a book for college students. I think that’s where people fall off the wagon when it comes to blogging. Blogging is taking batting practice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

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. You also have an impressive array of side projects—from books and apps to philanthropic and environmental initiatives. 5000 list twice! .

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Gust

MARCH 23, 2014

Michael Fertik and David Thompson outline this issue and others in their book “ Wild West 2.0. Here are some of the easiest methods Fertik and I recommend for creating positive and neutral content: Blogging. An even easier way of getting your positive messages to the top of Google rankings is “micro-blogging” through Twitter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Franc.World aims to change this narrative by opening the doors to conversations about self-discovery and future career paths at a younger age through their multimedia offering that includes books, documentaries and podcasts. and more articles from the EO blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 11, 2010

RSVP: [link] 6:30PM: DigitalFlashNYC Networking Event on E-Readers Kindle, Nook, Sony E-Reader, the Apple tablet (maybe?). Electronic “books” are rapidly changing the way we read information. Just as the internet changed the way we could market, will e-books do the same? Is this a good idea? RSVP: [link] 6:30PM: What the RDF?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Readpublic, which is a book comparison platform where we curate and compare the price of different online bookstores, it also serves as a marketplace where people can buy or sell used books. The networking session for all GSEA participants! Today, I have moved on to a new venture—a healthcare and cosmetic OEM business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2024

I’m always surprised how, in EO, you can reach out to the network of entrepreneurs with a particular need, and there is always someone who will share a recommendation. That role deepened my understanding of leadership and group dynamics in ways I couldn’t have learned from a book or a coach.

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Gust

OCTOBER 26, 2014

He published a book with Ron Porter, titled “ Bootstrap Business ”, that provides a wealth of practical examples and advice on this subject. I like his approach, and have extracted some tips from his book and other sources on how to do it: Use a virtual office. Network big to get connections and ideas, but do the work yourself.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

In MyEO groups, you can: • Gather a group for a poker night • Sail with EO members in the Caribbean Sea • Learn how to write and publish a book • Enjoy a whiskey-tasting tour • Learn and share industry-specific knowledge. With 568 MyEO interest and industry groups in the EO network database, there is truly something for everyone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Successful investor relations depend on cultivating a network that supports you during good times and bad. With disciplined nurturing of your investor network, you’ll be “fundraising ready” no matter what the markets throw at you. and more articles from the EO blog. Even if an investor passes, stay in touch.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I have made many of my arguments in a blog post I wrote on The Innovator’s Dilemma , a concept that is critical for both innovators & incumbents to understand. In Hulu it is each individual studio / network wanting to push their own stuff direct rather than through Hulu.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2010

They “don’t care what people ate for lunch.&# They’re fine on their existing social networks, which these days mostly means they’re happy with Facebook. Traditional social networks are more restricted to people whom I already know and information and updates are less discoverable. Strange, huh?

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Both Sides of the Table

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. Reminds me of how the networks today announced they were blocking their video content from being shown on Google TV.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Justyn Howard, founder of Sprout Social has a blog post that he’s written about his experiences of migrating from scrappy tools to more efficient ones (i.e. Hire a part-time accounting clerk to do the data entry and prepare the monthly books. Even better if he/she can double as a VP Operations & HR.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

Build a content website or add a blog. Start by offering something of value for free to your potential audience in exchange for an email address, such as a discount coupon for your products, a free e-book, workbook, or even a free trial period for your service. Publish a book. Become a storyteller.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. Why did you write this book? This book tells their stories.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 23, 2024

I read about another great example in Steven Bartlett’s book, The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business & Life. Being British and arriving in New Zealand with no network or friends, I had to rely on hard work and original marketing strategies to help us stand out. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2023

and more articles from the EO blog. The post Act for Impact: A Lookback at EO Unlimited Barcelona 2023 first appeared on The EO Blog. The post Act for Impact: A Lookback at EO Unlimited Barcelona 2023 appeared first on The EO Blog. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2016

When I started blogging it was because I was inspired by Brad Feld. I always wanted to work with Brad for this reason so I started blogging because I figured if transparency worked for Brad I would try the same approach. It is one of the two most influential books on my thinking about investments. Even Sequoia.

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