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Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This situation kicked off a chain reaction of events, including: Scientists began experimenting to create vaccines to combat the virus. All are examples of creative thinking to solve problems. Entrepreneurship is a creative activity. Creativity is a job. What do all of these examples have in common? Confront it.

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How to Get a VC's Attention at an IRL Event

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My company is Bread and we make ad creative super easy. The best impression you can make is to be empathetic enough to realize that you’re not the only person at this event and that if you stand in front of a VC trying to get all of their attention, you’re literally standing in front of others. My name is Alan.

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Want to get in front of a VC? Be a little creative--human even.

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Given that, the lack of creativity and ingenuity around reaching an investor really astounds me. Take this #notapitch event. I set up an event at NYIT that is essentially just free, open feedback on ideas, prototypes, startups, etc. There are a lot of ways to reach investors by being a little more creative--without being creepy.

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How to use creative videos to transform email marketing from basic to bustling

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Adding creative videos to your emails is a great way to achieve this. Newsletters have also been used to pass on information to leads in a creative, easy-to-digest way. Webinar/ event snippets. Recently launched a live or online event? and more articles from the EO blog. . Newsletter videos. CRM videos.

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Three steps to a successful pivot

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Before coronavirus, they primarily catered to in-person events and live entertainment activities. Arosh Fernando , creative director of WooHah Productions, says, “When our core business was not permited to function due to the government restrictions, we realized we had to change everything.”. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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A Sneak Peak at Some LA Startup Energy

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And what’s up with this crazy new blog design? Our event this year will feature many portfolio companies and also emerging LA tech companies such as Tinder & Whisper. I look forward to being back to blogging next week. What the fork happened to you? Well … more on that next week. I will tell more. Whaddayathink?

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How to Be a VC: Being Open

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Just take how most people approach networking events and talks. One event organizer had even asked me if I wanted to give my talk before the company demos, enabling me to duck out before the crowds could rush me. True creativity comes from dissent and a diverse set of opinions. True creativity requires some trade-offs.”

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