Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Clear definitions. With the right remote work plan in place, you can even offer work-from-home opportunities as rewards for hard work or as a company-wide benefit. The post How to build a pandemic-proof business plan for 2021 appeared first on THE BLOG. Practicality. Actionable items. Well-researched. Create a strong budget.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. I was saying that I was happy it was all out in the open because I felt at least everybody could now understand the issues & opportunities from the perspectives of angels, entrepreneurs and VCs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 21, 2020

Weekends and weekdays no longer hold their traditional definition; I am most often feeling great about the way I use my time. There is always an opportunity to do things differently. By focusing on the top priorities, you will definitely move the needle forward. Given the choice, would you change jobs?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

Great programmers are artists, for sure, but rock stars is about the last definition I’d choose. We first met five years ago through serendipity as I described in this 2009 blog post and elaborated on again in more detail 2010. And to solve a problem he cares deeply about in the process.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

Sure, it is an opportunity to give back, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. If you have the opportunity to participate, seize it—it is a journey of inspiration, growth, and invaluable connections. The post EO Members Reflect on Coaching GSEA Global Finalists for ‘Start It Up’ Season 3 first appeared on The EO Blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The news blogs will cover the what, how and how much but I want to focus on the “why” and try to be instructive of what I think makes for a great A-round startup. I know that “mission driven” sounds nebulous or some convenient definition of anything we want to fund. But really it’s something I look for.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

Between being a husband and a father, I get ample opportunity to engage in activities outside of managing a business. Loneliness is definitely a reality in entrepreneurship. We all have different definitions of success. and more articles from the EO blog. Have you encountered such feelings, and how did you address them?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 11, 2020

Called “Finding North (Again),” it explores emerging trends and how to create opportunity from this period of chaos. . This is an opportunity: How will we adapt and change , to do what we do in a very different world? Humans are adaptable and we will definitely find a way through this.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

A key reason many companies are compelled to consider external hiring strategies when they’re trying to diversify their leadership teams is because they don’t have a sufficiently diverse talent pipeline internally, ready for promotion when the opportunity arises. Set internal succession plans in place. Clarify your EVP.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We developed a friendship as part of our Board service and a recent blog post of his made me think I wanted to learn a bit more about his Instacart experience. Apoorva was looking to bring on a non-technical co-founder as he entered YC, and my epic bad decision was not to jump at the opportunity to join Instacart at that moment.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

For the last two years, I’ve been pretty vocal about politics on social media , in my weekly tech community newsletter and on this blog. Quietly sticking to investing means wasting the opportunity to do good. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve gotten more progressive—which is a big shift for me because I grew up conservative.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2011

All of this is covered in more detail on the TWiVC video above (and much of it is covered in text on this blog on the “ Raising VC &# tab). Problem definition (with the market … it’s why you exist). A summary of what we discussed is below: Not 100% in order of the video, but close. What is a VC looking for?

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In some ways it feels like a company that has gone partially remote—where you still get certain types of interaction on “office days” that you can’t get at home, but it’s definitely not what it was. Everything else is going through someone else’s visibility algorithm. You can’t do that with TikTok and Instagram, for example.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2021

In the end, it was our lean manufacturing ideals applied to this problem that helped us find an opportunity to meet our sustainable development goals with the goal of making home automation available to the average homeowner. There is no substitute for in-depth research of the value stream to unearth opportunity.

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Gust

JUNE 23, 2014

Blog image via Pixabay.com. I can attest from experience that publishing a regular blog to properly showcase your brand value, even before you have it, is a most cost effective approach in time and money. For blogging to work, you need to do it consistently and frequently, at least once a week, or the value evaporates.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

.&# It was my investment philosophy that observing teams’ performance over time was far more insightful than reacting to how good of a product demo they do, how good they present Powerpoint slides or how great tech blogs say they are. Market Opportunity. But what about markets? Think about Twitter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2021

That’s not accurate; I definitely had fears. Hint pursues many direct-to-consumer opportunities, which is rare in the beverage industry. Failure provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to figure out what they could do differently. and more articles from the EO blog. . People have called me fearless.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

Occasionally on this blog I break away from industry commentary and write more broadly. It’s why I still randomly meet up with people I’ve met on Twitter or this blog. I don’t try to optimize for who might be a great investment opportunity or somebody that I really “should know.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 13, 2023

But if your goal is to build a successful business, the quiet quitting trend is definitely a concern. Unlike the literal definition of “quitting,” quiet quitters do not leave their jobs. As an employer, it is important to have performance discussions and identify opportunities for employee growth in your workplace.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 14, 2018

To join their ranks, look for opportunities for growth. Attend workshops, conferences, seminars, trade shows or networking events or regularly read books, magazines, newsletters, reports, blogs and more. Flexibility is necessary when it comes to taking advantage of potential opportunities and ideas. Other options? Resilience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 6, 2018

Many new founders and entrepreneurs feel they have to say “yes” to every opportunity that comes their way. We get into the habit of saying “yes” to every professional opportunity presented to us for a number of reasons: Many of us have a natural desire to please. But that small word “yes” comes with a big cost.

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Gust

JUNE 22, 2014

Blog image via Pixabay.com. I can attest from experience that publishing a regular blog to properly showcase your brand value, even before you have it, is a most cost effective approach in time and money. For blogging to work, you need to do it consistently and frequently, at least once a week, or the value evaporates.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2017

When Netsurit decided to seek an opportunity to expand into the North American market, networking with our colleagues at Entrepreneurs’ Organization was the logical first step in finding a like-minded company in the US. Netsurit’s core competencies overlap Marathon’s opportunities for improvement and vice versa. Lessons Learned.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 5, 2019

A version of this article originally appeared on Violet’s LinkedIn blog. EO members have the opportunity to learn from the world’s leading business educators about the challenges that face every entrepreneur—including delegating, leading and inspiring. Change Your Mindset appeared first on THE BLOG.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 24, 2021

This funding round will also support a ‘Creator Grant Program’ being set up by Clubhouse, which will be used to “support emerging Clubhouse creators” according to the startup’s blog post. Adding ways for users to pay other users provides an opportunity for Clubhouse to retain a cut for its services.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. Ponce City Market presented that opportunity. Mandy: You definitely have to own your strengths and weaknesses to make a partnership work. We are complete opposites. Discover EO today!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2018

I’ve had so many amazing opportunities; it’s hard to choose between dogfighting in a fighter plane, training with the SWAT team, speaking on a panel in Germany alongside the undersecretary of cybersecurity for the US Department of Homeland Security, or finally achieving my dream lifestyle of traveling the world. Yes, absolutely!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2018

And there are definitely benefits to having a well-established, healthy culture. Employees are unlikely to do anything that doesn’t align with the company culture, which may lead to lost opportunities. appeared first on THE BLOG. For more on creating a successful culture , check out these other Octane articles. .

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 29, 2011

No matter how much I or any of the team here at First Round made themselves accessable through Office Hours, LinkedIn, Twitter, speaking, blogging, etc., Then I realized that it's probably not obvious what the dynamics are around how VCs tend to get introduced to companies and what works best for people, so I figured I'd blog about it.

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OurCrowd

APRIL 27, 2021

The decision by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to expand its definition of an “ accredited investor ” paves the way for thousands more aspiring venture capitalists and angel investors to benefit from investing in the private markets. By OURCROWD. The new rules, which took effect Dec. trillion raised in public offerings.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

There is certainly success without blogging, and blogging definitely isn't a guarantee of success by any means. Blogging takes up time that you don't have. Your blogging or participation on Twitter won't suffice alone, but it's a key ingredient to a comprehensive PR strategy these days. So why bother?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2017

In third grade, I saw an opportunity and grew it into my first entrepreneurial experience. While I don’t believe I fit the exact definition of the term, I would say my mission is very socially minded in two key ways. The post Turning an Addiction into a Dream Job appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

Pitch your startup for an opportunity to meet with Floodgate. Nancy Lublin, CEO of Loris.ai, is definitely a founder to watch. When evaluating opportunities, great leaders can articulate the risks of a given bet and the reasons why they can be overcome. Favorite business book, blog, podcast? And it’s fun!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2016

But we should definitely do our best to cut impersonal emails out. Instead of emailing people about your product when you want to, find opportunities to email people about things they’re interested in at moments when you know they’re likely to respond. Step 4: Search for your opportunity every day. Step 5: Make contact.

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Gust

JANUARY 4, 2012

Many thanks to David Rose , Ilana Grossman , Justin Stanwix , and the whole Gust team for making the Gust Blog such a valuable platform and resource for entrepreneurs and angel investors. I’m proud to contribute to the effort and always enjoy reading what the other authors have to say. In practice, this leads many U.S. By 2013, the U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2018

JG/ I definitely appreciate my EO membership even more now, because it doesn’t just benefit me: It benefits my wife and our four children. I share the lessons that my kids learn with the team at my company because if you keep an open mind, there are always learning opportunities, even from kids. For me, learning events are the No.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

I’m also writing on my personal blog, if you’d like to follow along with the 1,835 other people who come to hang and be too wordy. Here’s why it’s important, Hall tells me: “ There wasn’t a definitive yes or no about pushing the gas pedal on [alternative egg startups] getting more product out there.

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