A Smart Bear

JANUARY 4, 2018

This week we closed $250M in financing from Silver Lake , the premier technology private equity firm. The Silicon Valley-oriented technology press outlets don’t cover us because we’re not in San Francisco, even though we’re more successful than most of the startups they cover. We just announced a few more things.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 9, 2020

No bank would even consider us for financing, so we had to find a way to make it all work. Hire Slow + Fire Fast = Company Culture is EVERYTHING. The quality of your people will determine the strength of your culture, which will determine the success of your business. In reality, we were naive and just doing our best to survive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2020

” The more nimble your ship is, the quicker you can make decisions and implement change throughout the culture and organization. Finance to keep you recession-proof. The post Experts Share Ways to Recession-Proof Your Business appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Through educational fundraising summits, a mentorship program in the works, and with the support of ambassadors in four provinces to date, WEDO Canada aims to nurture the next generation of female leaders, and foster a culture of inclusivity and opportunity. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. Foreign investments can broaden a company’s portfolio while introducing your people to diversities of culture and experience. and more articles from the EO blog. It can also influence how leadership and directional structure align.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 28, 2016

Separate personal and business finances. It’s not just common sense but also good business sense to separate personal finances from company finances. Employees notice if the company’s finances are used for personal pleasure, which creates an unhealthy business culture. Contact Frank at Frank@PlannedFinancial.com.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2020

She enjoys informing readers about topics spanning industries such as technology, business, finance, culture, wellness, hospitality and tourism. The post 5 Qualities to Look for in a Remote Employee appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

How Faith In People and a Culture Of Hospitality Built a Modern American Restaurant Company, Mitchell shares the keys to his company’s 25 years of success: including a steadfast commitment to a nurturing culture, a “people first” philosophy, and the humility to recognize reckless and ego-driven decisions. WHAT IS THE QUESTION?:

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 6, 2021

As cashless culture becomes more readily available thanks to features like contactless pay becoming commonplace, now is the best time to get your business ready for these changes. The post 5 Steps to prepare your business for a cashless future appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 4, 2020

From webinars with real-time information globally, to amazing educational sessions on leadership, finance, self care, and employment issues—all were at my fingertips.” The post The Good News You Need Today appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

A pop culture hobby transformed into Lisa Sugar ’s sensationally popular media company, POPSUGAR. POPSUGAR is poised to remain one of the biggest names in pop culture news as it continues to expand its partnerships and launch its own subscription box and beauty products. Lisa Sugar / POPSUGAR. Kelly Peeler / NextGenVest.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Celebrate with us by visiting the EO Octane blog every day this week! In fact, a thoughtfully developed brand will reflect and guide your company’s mission, culture and values. The post Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017: Building a Better Brand appeared first on THE BLOG. We believe in the power of learning to grow.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

An employee may fail to fit into a role either due to technical or cultural factors. For example, many organizations today ask applicants or newly hired employees to take psychometric tests (also known as personality tests) to assess their emotional and cultural fit in an organization. Lack of fit to a job.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 27, 2019

Experience-sharing is at the heart of EO’s culture and mission. If the company is lacking in office culture and vibe, it’s difficult to attract and retain the right people and clients. While you may not be able to pinpoint exactly why you want to go in one direction, there’s a reason. Don’t be afraid to pull the trigger.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 21, 2021

Who has a mind for operations or finance? The post Best practices (and pitfalls to avoid) in second-generation businesses appeared first on THE BLOG. When defining roles within the company for the second generation, pay attention to who is good at what: Who is the visionary? Who’s a great salesperson? We are the backbone of America.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For example, cultured animal cells involve taking a small number of cells from living animals and growing them in a controlled environment to create food. Last year, the White House published a blog post attributing half of the price increases at the grocery store to beef, pork, and poultry. based venture capital fund.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 30, 2017

Leaders create a culture of cross-functionality and knowledge sharing if they themselves collaborate across teams. The post Top Leadership Trends—and Why They Matter appeared first on THE BLOG. Organizations become more competitive and teams become more cohesive. Greater Investment in Professional and Personal Development.

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David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2017

Revenue Based Financing Network Group. International Climate Finance Accelerator – based in Luxembourg. Coursera, e.g., Innovative Finance. African-American: Black Venture Institute , BLK VC , Culture Shifting Weekends , HBCUvc. John Gannon’s Blog. Corporate Finance Institute. Nextgenpartners.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 28, 2019

If you are looking for a quickly bashed together prototype, then it’s probably fine to go with a low-cost outsourced dev team with large culture and language gaps. It makes a big difference on the work culture to have every staff member a full-time employee, regardless of where in the world they might be.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

“We take the strength of our company’s culture quite literally. Founding Partner/CMO/Culture Architect, Music City Tents and Events. The cruise has become part of the fiber of our culture and has done wonders toward the goals of getting everyone pumped up for the year. ” Patty Sins, EO Boston.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Technology, social media and our fast-paced culture clamor to win our attention by taking priority over our goals for the day. Whether it’s implementing open finances, launching that great product idea, or having an honest conversation with a client, meditation changes the brain to prepare you for your next big move.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

As entrepreneurs, we do not create companies— we create cultures. And a strong, empathetic culture creates its own antibodies. engineering, product development, finance) is soft, but the soft stuff (the human side) is really hard. The post 10 Questions with Raúl Cristián Aguirre appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Haystack

NOVEMBER 25, 2018

As a little tradition on this blog, I’ve singled out companies starting in 2013 with Stripe ; there was Snap back in 2014; Slack in 2015; took a break in 2016, as I wasn’t inspired to select one then; and last year, 2017, was Coinbase.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 13, 2016

Management of my newsletter & blog. Marissa Levin is an author, an Inc.com columnist and founder of the companies Successful Culture and Information Experts. The post My Big Resolution for 2016 appeared first on THE BLOG. Some of the areas I am outsourcing are: Financial management. Social media implementation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2016

“We take the strength of our company’s culture quite literally. Founding Partner/CMO/Culture Architect, Music City Tents and Events. The cruise has become part of the fiber of our culture and has done wonders toward the goals of getting everyone pumped up for the year. ” Patty Sins, EO Boston.

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HPA

APRIL 7, 2020

HPA recently created a resource guide that aggregated information on finance assistance and business operations. Quick Resource Guide Links: Resource Centers: Launchways : Features blog posts, resources, templates, HR checklists, guides, webinars, and more. Other Relevant Blog Posts and Webinars. Holistic: Free Pulse Surveys.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 15, 2022

Andreessen Horowitz declined to comment beyond the blog post , and Flow did not respond immediately to request for comment.) It is unclear how the deal is structured between equity financing or debt financing. Much has been made of the cultural malaise at the company. Is it really all about track record?

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Haystack

JULY 20, 2018

Will the next company to raise $100M in financing just poach from decent seed-stage companies and pay triple the amount to lock up talent? I have been reading Fred’s blog AVC for about a decade now. I sort of feel mentored by Fred via his blog, which is pretty remarkable for just writing words on the web and sharing them.

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Founders Coop

MAY 18, 2020

Since most founders are too busy to read long blog posts, here’s the tl;dr: – Tell the Truth – Be Fast – Give First – It’s Your Company – Be Human. In the process of writing this post we realized we had a lot to say on the topic. No professional is more time-crunched than a seed-stage founder.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2016

Employee Recognition Programs – Foster a team-oriented, supportive company culture and incentivizing engagement with and empowerment to perpetuate your company’s Core Values. We’ve learned there is a direct, causal connection between customer service and positive internal culture. appeared first on THE BLOG. Pizza Lunch.

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Hunter Walk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

And while I passed on leading their seed, I did contribute a smaller amount into the financing, along with three subsequent pro rata/super pro rata investments. I agreed and we subsequently did a TechCrunch Live discussion together with a follow-up blog post in her newsletter.

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Haystack

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

And this week, the company announced it had raised a super-sized $20M Series A financing co-led by Kent Bennett from Bessemer Venture Partners and also Goldman Sachs. The company’s blog has become a destination for original research on consumer behavior and insights — check it out here: [link].

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 28, 2016

We are a culture (literally) addicted to the little charge we get from checking our social-media accounts. For it to work, you have to develop a culture where everyone unplugs, and partner up with a colleague who’ll have your back while you’re MIA. Going dark feels surreal at first, and the withdrawal might make you feel antsy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Zappos also offers opportunities to learn about its company culture, which you can apply to your business. The post The Four Cities Every Startup Should Invest in Visiting appeared first on THE BLOG. Boulder, Colorado.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 17, 2019

As a little tradition on this blog, I’ve singled out companies starting in 2012 with Stripe ; there was Snap back in 2013; Slack in 2014 (after prematurely saying there wasn’t one); took a break in 2015-16, as I wasn’t inspired to select one then; in 2017 it was Coinbase ; and last year, 2018, it was Airtable.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Startup culture is informal, which is why some workers end up with job titles like “customer delight manager” or “product whisperer.” Our industry is still beholden to a rigid 10-year fund cycle pioneered in the 1970s,” wrote partner Roelof Botha in a blog post.

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