Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Leapfunder events 6 Jun Round Table Session (Online Event for Investors & Startups) 03:00 PM, 9 Jun Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) 03:00 PM, No time spent networking with startups outside of your interests, and no time wasted handling the paperwork. All rights reserved.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Leapfunder events 6 Jun Round Table Session (Online Event for Investors & Startups) 03:00 PM, 9 Jun Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) 03:00 PM, No time spent networking with startups outside of your interests, and no time wasted handling the paperwork. All rights reserved.

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

Leapfunder events 6 Jun Round Table Session (Online Event for Investors & Startups) 03:00 PM, 9 Jun Pitch Deck Clinic (Online Workshop for Startup Founders) 03:00 PM, No time spent networking with startups outside of your interests, and no time wasted handling the paperwork. All rights reserved.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

I’m often asked the question about why there aren’t more women who are entrepreneurs. 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?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

By definition, you read blogs. If you care about accessing customers, reaching an audience, communicating your vision, influencing people in your industry, marketing your services or just plain engaging in a dialog with others in your industry a blog is a great way to achieve this. People often ask me why I started blogging.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2021

We asked authors Cyril Bouquet, Michael Wade and Jean-Louis Barsoux how entrepreneurs can benefit from Alien Thinking: What does it mean to think like an “alien”? . Can you share those stories and the lessons for entrepreneurs? What must entrepreneurs keep in mind as they take this critical step? 2 for his age group at 12.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

We asked EO members to look ahead in 2023 and identify trends they see for entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship overall. We asked them to share the skills, mindset or tools that entrepreneurs would be wise to adopt to meet the moment. Video pitching. I see an uptick in pitching via pre-recorded video. Temptation to regress.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 16, 2013

I’m very excited to be finally be able to announce that this week we’ve added Sam Rosen to our ranks at GRP Partners in the role of entrepreneurs-in-residence – EIR. I became aware of Sam several years ago as I started noticing his name repeated in the comments section of my blog. Come to entrepreneur pitches.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 14, 2021

At EO, we’re committed to helping entrepreneurs at every stage achieve their full potential. One way we encourage and support young entrepreneurs is through the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) , EO’s premier competition for college and university students who own and operate a business. Apply to GSEA NOW!

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Now, I’m pretty on the record that being an entrepreneur is about being great at The Do. The number of times I’ve had people come to me and say they want to blog more. I have written about the need for entrepreneurs to take inventory in themselves before deciding whom to hire as the rest of the team. Board Meetings.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

Nine out of 10 entrepreneurs I know have long-term pain with their partners. The tenth entrepreneur without the headache is usually the one without a business partner. It’s because you just haven’t pitched your products or services to solve their problems. Agonise over whether or not you need business partners. Values cannot.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

Some MyEO DX members are angel investors and serial entrepreneurs with deep knowledge about the process and strategy behind buying and selling companies. There’s a lengthy application and vetting process for EO members or Accelerators to qualify to pitch. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

Photo caption: EO members who volunteered to coach GSEA student entrepreneurs include: Divek Barathamanickam, Kate Hancock, Iffat Grecht, Marcelo Bernartt, and Kate Morgan (with Brent Wardrop on the far left behind Divek). Mentoring GSEA student entrepreneurs was one of the most rewarding experiences in my EO journey.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Yet, as most seasoned entrepreneurs will attest, the reality is far more complex and challenging, particularly when you decide to bootstrap your business. Instead, it began with 15 years of hands-on learning in capital markets, working closely with entrepreneurs, investors, and bankers. I also did not have a business partner.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated each 21 August, honors the innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who shape industries, drive economic growth, and inspire others. At EO, we celebrate and support entrepreneurs on World Entrepreneurs’ Day—and every day! EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 29, 2015

As part of our firm’s rebranding strategy for McKenzie Pitch Partners, which was anchored by the publication of founder Hamish McKenzie’s new book, we held an innovative event in New York City that showcased Hamish’s philosophy in action. Honing their strategies and stories with Hamish, both got their best pitches together.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. Contributed to EO by Steve Ferman, an EO New Jersey member, serial entrepreneur, and founder of 4 Pillar Coach. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 9, 2019

Pascal was a tech entrepreneur before there was even a web browser. So, it follows that—like many EO members—he believes the problems of the world will only be solved by social entrepreneurs: Individuals tackling age-old challenges with fundamentally new innovations and different perspectives. Words to live—and learn—by.

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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. Well, I get nothing out of seeing how well a bunch of people can pitch their businesses on stage. Entrepreneur Dinners. We’ll see.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 10, 2024

This led to an invitation to attend an event with like-minded entrepreneurs who were getting together to learn, share, and help each other along the entrepreneurial journey. That was my introduction to what is now the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). Here are four ways being a member of EO has enhanced my life as an entrepreneur: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

We interviewed two current Inventives, Craig and Rebecca, about their projects, mentors and what advice they would give to young entrepreneurs. It is the type of information you do not get from a typical college level business entrepreneur course or a business management course. Here’s what they had to say: Craig Simms.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2016

I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. We also scoured newsfeeds.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here are the top blog posts EO published on Inc.com in 2023: 1. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co.,

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

I always try hard to make this blog a place where you can learn lessons rather than an advertisement for portfolio companies. If you haven’t read the post the thesis was that I care way more about watching the trajectory of your performance as a team (or individual) than I do about how good you “pitch” on the first day you come to see me.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

Even the one time blogging platform of choice Wordpress can, without a lot of hassles, can be manipulated to be your entire site's content management system. On to of that, connected communities of entrepreneurs are better at incubating and supporting startups now than ever before. Why isn't it growing its own yet?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

For me, after nearly a decade in the trenches of being an entrepreneur I felt I was un-brainwashed from trying to pretend I had all the answers. The more self-assured the VC is and the more impressionable the entrepreneur is the worse the outcome. ” I’ve already blogged about how I work through this process: I triangulate.

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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 speak a lot on college campuses and entrepreneur events and amongst the most common things I’m asked to talk about are: What do VCs fund?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

I know many entrepreneurs, including myself, have a hard time separating ourselves from our brand. My husband and I are also pitching a second Weird Homes Tour book with all of the cities in it. You joined the Austin chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in January 2019. What’s next?

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? Practice in pitching and answering tough questions has prepared us to begin raising funding. I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 24, 2019

Written for EO by Manny Padda an entrepreneur, angel investor and philanthropist who won the 2016 Canadian Angel of the Year Award. As an EO Vancouver member, he was the 2017 Entrepreneurs’ Organization Global Citizen of the Year Award. . The question is, how can Canadian entrepreneurs bring that same spirit to doing business abroad?

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 26, 2012

I want your pitch to be the one I say yes to--and I want you to solve the inherent problems in your business model. We only fund top entrepreneurs." "We What's weird to me is that a few times I've spoke, people were surprised that I hung around after to hear what the entrepreneurs in the crowd had to say. Take pitches?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. It’s one of my favorite blog posts. I hate losing. I don’t want to lose next time. It’s what makes you stand out from the rest.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

I believe that it is part of the DNA of an entrepreneur – being so competitive that you’re practically sick when you lose. Entrepreneurs are neurotic about it. It’s one of my favorite blog posts. I hate losing. I don’t want to lose next time. It’s what makes you stand out from the rest.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

It is a spirit that has contributed to the personal development of some of the world’s finest entrepreneurs making a true impact on companies, communities, and families across the globe. I flew to Washington, DC, and sat down with Warren, then-EO Director Bob Strade, and Ben Richter (who also had a programme to pitch to Warren).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) ’s Accelerator program empowers early-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to aggressively grow and master their businesses. What, in your opinion, went right with your pitch to help secure their investment?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2016

For participants of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA), EO’s flagship program for nurturing the next generation of entrepreneurs, opportunities for leadership and business growth are boundless. What motivated you to become an entrepreneur? In my country, fashion and art is an up-and-coming industry.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

All the participants are running some type of program or space to support startup entrepreneurs or build the startup community in their region, from running accelerators and co-working spaces, to startup meetup groups, student entrepreneurship groups, and maker spaces, as well as University faculty and Government policy makers.

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