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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. To honor this way of sharing and growing, I have selected the six main lessons I learned as part of this global network of entrepreneurs. This journey as a member of EO led me on a path of personal development that I could not have imagined.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 26, 2012

Just take how most people approach networking events and talks. They want introductions through their trusted network--pre-screened, pre-vetted pitches that already have product, traction, other investors with brand names. They spend more time networking with other VCs than helping entrepreneurs they haven't even funded yet.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

In all my investment jobs, the professionals I worked for were mentors and actively participated in my development. 3) Build a peer network and get in the flow of best practices. When you tweet that you're researching affiliate marketing programs, front end development frameworks, etc. 2) Trial by fire.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

Then we ensure that our website content, such as pillar pages, subcategory pages and blogs, is up-to-date before we map out the various posts across our channels to support this vertical. Robert offere this key tip: Create different posts for different social networks. This provides social signals for SEO performance.”. With over 2.4

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

His creative recruitment business was growing and he needed stronger personnel management skills, which was an area I had spent the previous 10 years developing in my own career. Through EO, my husband and I have developed a friendship with fellow EO couple Brian and Jean Brault. It all sounded fabulous—on paper.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

Embrace Lean Startup Methodology Traditionally, starting a business meant undertaking thorough planning, seeking significant funding, and developing a product in isolation from its future users. This ensures you’re developing something customers actually want.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. The industry finally has one of their own at the helm of the largest YouTube network. This has been a very welcome addition.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2020

They realized their collective global network was their biggest strength and decided to start from there. Together, they created a campaign, named their project MillionLives.org , reached out to their network, started a Go Fund Me campaign and within a week raised over US$100,000. We all matter, and we all can help.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

Intrigued and optimistic, I joined with the intent of expanding my business and network. Soon after, I successfully exited one of my companies and a few years later founded a real estate development firm that just completed its first residential tower in my home city, Nairobi. and more articles from the EO blog.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

Encourage open conversations and develop a feedback-sharing culture : Don’t be judgmental, saying, “ I’m the adult in this room; I know what is best for you! Pre-developed technology is much cheaper. Pro tip: Nourish your SEO blog content with “evergreen” keywords like “ the best ways to ” or “ how to.” Need faster results?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2024

Master Your Mindset In 47 years of living and seven as an entrepreneur, I’ve learned the greatest lesson of life is recognizing patterns, and then — more importantly — developing your own. My two favorite patterns are: The right mindset attracts the right network, and creates the right opportunities. Let’s unpack those patterns a bit.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

We spent most of that summer developing the product while carving out time to meet investors and try to raise funding. The most valuable resource the accelerator provides is the network, so use all my time to navigate that network. A HUGE network enhancer. NOT spending time on the accelerator building the product.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

Encourage open conversations and develop a feedback-sharing culture : Don’t be judgmental, saying, “ I’m the adult in this room; I know what is best for you! Pre-developed technology is much cheaper. Pro tip: Nourish your SEO blog content with “evergreen” keywords like “ the best ways to ” or “ how to.” Need faster results?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

I have developed a team that is over 50 percent female, with a 100 percent female C-suite, and specifically seek out women whenever possible when it comes to hiring contractors, writers and other part-time positions. When selecting third-party suppliers, we strive to engage with women-owned companies whenever possible.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One of the greatest sources of value EO provides is the relationships each of us build within the EO network. I think of each EO Atlanta member as a high-value node on our network. Our goal was to increase the number of connections each member has within that network in a convenient way. That hurts engagement.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 11, 2012

I can't put up my track record on my blog, which I'd happily do--whether I have any exits (even though it is theoretically public what I've worked on and who might have sold to a company that rhymes with hype) and how the other companies are doing. I can't tell you anything about it thanks to the SEC. scratches bald head].

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

With more than 875 million users across more than 200 countries, LinkedIn is a household name in the world of professional networking. Bende, who has experience as a front-end developer, oversees the startup’s engineering-related tasks. Now a young startup wants to disrupt that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Yiannis and his company helped to develop a sustainability framework for EO to manage its environmental and social impact, and inspire EO members to engage with the organization’s sustainability agenda. People: Develop a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and wellbeing for all 2. EO will walk the talk. Email EO today. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

Turning an idea into a sellable product takes grit, but limited budgets often require entrepreneurs to develop creative solutions that rely more on resourcefulness than cash. This approach allows you to collect valuable customer feedback without investing excessive resources in full-scale development.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

We asked members of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , a global, peer-to-peer network of 14,000-plus influential business owners, what lessons they wish they’d known to ensure ongoing success before starting their companies. Linger before launching your small business. Validate product-market fit. “Do Leverage others’ experiences.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 13, 2012

Now, that skillset seems destined to be obsolete, as the network goes from physical to virtual. Will we look back at the age where developers toiled over individual lines of code as archaic? The developer months it takes to get a web service up and running has exponentially decreased over the past decade.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Companies that embrace this new model, called interaction field companies, generate, facilitate and benefit from interactions and data exchanges among multiple people and groups—from customers and stakeholders, but also from those you wouldn’t expect to be in the mix, like suppliers, software developers, regulators and even competitors. .

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Beyond his business plan development working with an accelerator in the U.S., On their Instagram , Twitter, Facebook, and blog, they can expand on their coffee and the individuals involved in its production and engage with customers more one on one. Building a passionate team.

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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. Along with Greycroft, I was the first institutional investor in Maker Studios (sold to Disney for nearly $1 billion) and am still the largest investor in Mitu Network , the largest online video producer of Latino content.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The frantic pace of technology cycles, the amount of tech news, the blogs, the conferences, the demo days, the announcements, the fundings, the IPOs. Any longtime readers of this blog will know that I often try to simplify complex ideas into a simple parable that is easier to remember to set the tone of one’s behaviors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Explore Constant Contextual Calibration Ethan King (EO Atlanta) developed an innovative method for maintaining mental health while keeping up with the overwhelming pace of entrepreneurship. Wearables like Oura rings track energy levels 24 hours a day, so you can develop the best possible routine for your wellbeing,” said Chantel Cohen.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

Television networks figured out new ways to produce live shows. If you can figure out why you didn’t achieve what you’d hoped to, you can develop a different strategy, one that will lead to a better outcome. The post Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs appeared first on THE BLOG. There’s no single or magical pathway.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 28, 2016

I’ve been online for nearly 30 years (yes, there was CompuServe and Prodigy before the www), blogging for 10 and using social media tools since the earliest days. I love to watch networks evolve, see how crowds gather and communicate and curate and share. The “half life” was very short. Of course there was good and bad to this also.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 16, 2014

If it turned out that the best experiences I''ve had as an investor come from knowing someone a long time, I might go to events that are more around a specialty, like software development or design. You might be surprised that I don''t get more inbound deals given all the work that I put into my blog, Twitter, and newsletter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. and more articles from the EO blog. The post Strategic Casting: How to Fish For Your Ideal Clients and Employees first appeared on The EO Blog. Do you have the right bait? It’s critical to set yourself apart from the competition.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The Fields Where Creators Have Key Roles Content Creators produce videos, blogs, podcasts, and other media content such as YouTubers, TikTok influencers, streamers (on social platforms like Twitch), and bloggers. Software and app developers design and build digital tools, apps, or software.

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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. Is there any advice that you would give to other YLAI Network members regarding entrepreneurship? How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 10, 2012

When I introduced them to a developer, same thing. I'm not a publisher, so I have to rely on my network to do due diligence. It costs nearly know money to blanket your industry with the buzz that you're onto something--either through 1:1 meetings, blogging, or just being *the* industry expert in the space. oh, I dunno.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This collaboration extended beyond our immediate network, creating a community of like-minded businesses committed to making a positive impact. We developed metrics to track our progress and shared these with our clients, demonstrating the tangible benefits of our sustainable practices. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

However, developing solutions and sponsoring comprehensive change takes time. By fostering an environment that values new ideas and out-of-the-box thinking, we empower young entrepreneurs to push boundaries and develop groundbreaking solutions. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. This is the best way to build your network effectively.

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