Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

With passion, hustle, and these thrifty startup strategies, you can transform your vision into a viable product without relying on loans or financing. In 2024, creative funding solutions extend beyond personal savings or the support of friends and family. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

Bootstrapping Fundamentals At the outset, your startup might be fueled entirely by bootstrapping — utilizing personal savings, minor loans from close ones, or the proceeds from your first sales for financing. and more articles from the EO blog. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Whether it’s securing investment capital, marketing a concept, recruiting new talent or leaning on peers for support and advice, having a solid network can seriously work to your benefit. Not sure how to network? Build your professional network with resources such as these: Four Cs of Networking . Preparedness.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

Instead of picking a stage, say seed rounds and A rounds, and investing in a variety of companies as they pass through that stage, we take companies that we like and support them through each of those rounds. It had the audience, the people, the network, everything! The networks seem to be emphatic about monetization for the present.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Turns out everybody likes to produce content and take part in the “conversation.&# Massive uptake of user-generated content including blogs (e.g. People rightly recognize that comments on blogs are just a form of a stream and thus the growth of open commenting platforms like Disqus and IntenseDebate. Then came blogs.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” I know because I marked the occasion with a blog post on how to have a great VC meeting. Jonathan shared that experience in his blog post so I won’t repeat it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

To interconnect these computers we needed IP-based telecommunications equipment build by the likes of Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. And when you think about the three C’s you begin to realize that the first two of these activities are ones where the economic powerhouse networks are driven in cities outside of Silicon Valley.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2024

So, what are some of the recognition perks that truly resonate with angel investors and influence their decision to support your venture? Genuine gestures – think personalized thank-you notes or public acknowledgments in company updates – are more likely to leave a lasting impression, fostering a loyal and supportive relationship.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

I eventually stumbled on to the best source of high-quality deal flow imaginable – blogging. I would gladly work with you on a $50 million late-stage, complex financing. I value your insights into industries and your unrivaled networks. I asked for intro’s from entrepreneur friends. I attended events. I hustled.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

These investments have made a significant economic impact, creating thousands of jobs and supporting the growth of numerous innovative companies. Reaching the $100 million mark reflects the dedication of our team and the robust support of Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 1, 2009

If you’ve read my blog for a while you’ll know that I’m a fan of starting businesses in a non-traditional way. You might be great at networking and leading but bad at planning and managing. I recommend that you start a company by yourself and own 100% of it.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

If you get a moment, as a favor to John for having produced such wonderful notes I’d be grateful if you would check out his most excellent startup blog The X Factor. I appreciate the write-up and your continued support of this blog. Thank you, John. Why AltaVista Failed To Become as Successful as Google.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. By keeping your investors engaged and informed, you build crucial trust and support for when you eventually need to raise capital again. and more articles from the EO blog.

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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

During the onset of the pandemic, Aboyeji, via his blog post , said Future Africa Fund was looking to raise institutional investment. ” In a nutshell, the Future Africa Collective, CcHub Syndicate, and Investzilla want to improve access to financing for African founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 27, 2017

She partnered with Technology and Action for Rural Advancement (TARA), Dr. Ashok Khosla’s full-service IT company, to provide local management and support in achieving this goal. In collaboration with TARA, she established a revolving fund—an innovative micro-finance model which helps scale the Waste2Weave program.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Understand how and when you can reach customer support. As you ramp up your reliance on cloud services, make sure you have sufficient internet bandwidth to accommodate the increased network traffic. The post How Small Businesses Can Easily Adopt Cloud Computing appeared first on THE BLOG. Assess your bandwidth.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

We also discussed how to deal with pricing in angel rounds and a strategy I advocated in my “social proof&# blog post , which is to price your initial angel round really low and get in the best possible angels as a way to get momentum in the company. I have a link on my blog to the angel deals I’ve done, which is here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

This week, EO joins with the Global Entrepreneurship Network in celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week (#GEW2017) , which credits the importance and growing impact of entrepreneurship, and features an international calendar of events and partnerships. Celebrate with us by visiting the EO Octane blog every day this week!

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

To begin with, it is important to understand some basic facts about the world of entrepreneurial finance: There are many more entrepreneurs than there are investors, with the result that only one company out of every 400 that seeks venture funding actually receives it. Gust takes advantage of the cloud, and you should, too.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 8, 2018

Step Up in Our Community —We can do this first in our EO community by supporting our peer-to-peer network of learning and, second, by sharing stories of all the amazing things our members are doing to support charities in our communities. Rex Hale, EO Utah, Finance Chair FY2018/2019: Perspective.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 21, 2016

By Don Britton, Founder and CEO, Network Alliance. While the idea of engaging and empowering people may seem daunting, you can take steps to build an internal structure of support, recognition, and positivity that translates directly to your clients. Customer service. Satisfaction. Here’s what they came up with: Be the Wingman.

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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. We’ll open our networks, share our experiences and act as thought partners whenever you’re facing a tough situation.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 21, 2021

They are found across all industries and are useful for entrepreneurs who are beyond the seed stages of financing but are not yet ready to seek out venture capital. Once their application is approved, lenders can then determine the businesses they wish to support. Look at your networks. Peer-to-peer lenders. Venture capitalists.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

We were invited to participate by the Global Leaders Initiative, which aims to bring key networks together to find solutions that address the challenges of sustainable development. In addition, SDG Lab participants were asked to support the creation of the SDG Olympic Games for Climate. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 12, 2016

By Darrah Brustein, contributor to Entrepreneur.com, as well as founder of Equitable Payments, Network Under/Over 40 and Finance Whiz Kids. appeared first on THE BLOG. Today’s current 50 percent divorce rate is evidence enough that marriage is challenging. But, what if you impose an extra challenge on top of that?

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

We found these by looking through firms’ websites, social media , blog posts, etc. Independent sponsors (groups seeking to acquire a company which do not have the equity financing needed in advance) earn nothing upfront, but earn 20% of the deals they facilitate. Similarly, certain Revenue-Based Finance investors (e.g.,

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I’ve recently advised a number of emerging private equity and VC funds who are wrestling with the question: What are the highest impact steps they can take to support their portfolio companies? . Almost every private equity and venture capital investor now advertises that they have a platform to support their portfolio companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 29, 2017

If you offer a service that includes an online component, you need solid support. There’s no shame in looking local to support hometown suppliers and keep costs down. Connect With Your Network. Find Financing. In every case, ask yourself the same question: What’s the bare minimum? Leverage Low-Cost.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2021

Chennai and San Francisco-headquartered Chargebee said on Tuesday it has raised $125 million in its Series G financing round led by Sapphire Ventures and existing investors Tiger Global and Insight Venture Partners. The new financing round valued the 10-year-old startup at $1.4

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TechCrunch

MAY 8, 2022

Well, this past week, the company came out with an indirect response to the latter in the form of a blog post written by its CEO Maju Kuruvilla. Led by Lindsay Holden, the startup had raised more than $20 million in funding and had built a gamified finance mobile app that aims to help people “save, learn and engage” with their finances.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2017

In the first part of this blog, William shares how to assess your needs for capital and explains potential sources for raising it. Utilizing a financial model is a meaningful analysis, as strategy and finance go hand in hand. The post Recruiting Outside Investors Part I: Capital Considerations appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

When launching my idea, I followed the path of most entrepreneurs: I went to my network of investors, who were experienced and familiar with my work in the businessto-business market. The post EO Member Jenny Vance “Throws Caution to the Wind” appeared first on THE BLOG.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The professional networking site takes into consideration a variety of criteria based on its own data when coming up with the list: employment growth, engagement with the company and its employees, job interest and ability to attract talent from companies. “A over the same period in 2019 — small businesses are thriving and need support.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Collective , an all-in-one back-office finance platform for the self-employed, which has raised over $28 million in funding, is hiring for five roles across engineering, marketing and member services (tax, accounting). Collective raised its latest round , a Series A, in May 2021. Super interesting read. TechCrunch had covered its $20.8

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Tap your college network. Let people support you. Maybe it’s because I’m fortunate enough to live in an area with a very supportive entrepreneurial community, or perhaps it’s because I’m young and people are more willing to help a young entrepreneur (something I think is true), but in general, people are hoping to see you succeed.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

We’ve been impressed by the alacrity, communication skills, and high level of competence of the customer success team, who have to support a lot of custom functionality we’ve built. Like Salesforce, HubSpot also has a significant (albeit smaller) network of integration partners. social network profiles (e.g., Hootsuite).

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