Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 26, 2015

I wanted to spend the rest of the blog post telling you why we decided to fund the company, how we settled on the final product design and our unique way of launching the app. I’d love it if you’d take a moment to download the app and tell us what you think. Yes, we’ve only launched on iOS for now. That is Ferris.

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JULY 2, 2021

Put aside income for a moment. The post 4 outrageous ideas to reinvigorate company culture appeared first on THE BLOG. We have to think not only about what we do daily, but also what kind of human beings we are. So, I encourage you—even dare you—to be bold and try out new, creative, out-of-the-box ideas with your team.

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APRIL 1, 2020

Unprecedented times demand unprecedented solutions, and now might be the moment to reconsider borrowing from family members or exploring alternative approaches to lending. The post Top Four Survival Tips for Small Business Owners appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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AUGUST 18, 2021

There is a moment in every entrepreneur’s life when you realize you are “unemployable.” My unemployable moment arrived in 2004. The post Unemployable: 5 Realizations from my entrepreneurial journey appeared first on THE BLOG. I ended up working retail at the mall where I shopped as a teenager. .

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JULY 29, 2020

Take a few moments to recognize how you feel. Take a moment to identify every to-do item on your list. appeared first on THE EO BLOG. It requires introspection and self-analysis to understand if certain stressors are negative and if a burnout is around the corner. Stop everything you are doing. Go outside, sit down and breathe.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 15, 2022

Even as the mountains of books, podcasts, workshops and blogs stack higher into the sky, we are not meaningfully better as a society at behavior change now than we were before all this content existed. For whatever reason, it’s common at the moment to justify a lack of empathy for people based on any reason whatsoever.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

2) They have no ability to actually do any work in the moment. They want to show up, shake hands, take names, and generally touch base with as many people as possible to fill their top of funnel and remind people that their checkbook exists. At worse, it comes off as disingenuous and even at best, it’s a little awkward.

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JUNE 14, 2019

It is the personality of your organization—those moments created by people breathing life into your values; your unique way of working or protocol. The post Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Energy is infectious.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2012

They don’t always have the personal upside (and this is hard for them) but the moments they live for are those where they can be your confidant. And at moments of crisis or moments of great opportunity it can often be a small group of people surrounding you who help move you carefully across a winding pass and on to greatness.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 20, 2022

The same was true with blogging and tweeting a decade earlier. I met Mena Trott at a Nick Denton party in NYC in 2003 and she explained blogging to me. That led me to Twitter a few years later when I saw that most people would prefer to write a text message to the world over a long-form blog post. That was all it took for me.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Or, should they seize the moment, recognizing the immense opportunity before them and take proactive steps to harness it? Instead, they should view this moment as an ideal time to reshape their business landscape, expand their horizons, dismantle trade barriers, and explore other markets, particularly more developed ones.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 22, 2021

There were moments when I thought to myself, “How will my company survive this, and how much longer can we possibly last ?” In that moment, despite the rampant uncertainties, I had a choice—to give up or to lean in and lead. The post My Pandemic Pivot: From 0 to 130 appeared first on THE BLOG. Leaning In.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

At any moment in time one of Upfront’s associates are likely to be working on: a pricing strategy, a market-expansion strategy, an M&A review, or helping build a company’s first board deck template. But you may ask: “What else have you done other than change your name? That seems pretty superficial!”.

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APRIL 9, 2021

I would have missed the teaching moments. and more articles from the EO blog. . The post Why being selfish is a good thing appeared first on THE BLOG. The progress and the reward. . Take a chance on selfish … I won’t tell. . For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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JULY 26, 2024

One defining moment was when I realized the importance of being true to myself in all aspects of my life. moments have you experienced? “EO and more articles from the EO blog. first appeared on The EO Blog. appeared first on The EO Blog. The support and insights I gained from fellow entrepreneurs were invaluable.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 23, 2012

Conferences, startup blogs, meetups--they're all filled with people telling you how to build your company. Try and figure out exactly what a startup had to show at the moment a VC chose to invest in them. Why ever read another tech blog? Why should that stop me, though? It doesn't stop anyone else. So why bother showing up?

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JUNE 9, 2020

A version of this article originally appeared on Johal’s LinkedIn blog. . We prioritized work, we left our families for “in-between” moments, and we cared little for the environment. appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. But will it last?

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AUGUST 17, 2023

What stands out the most to me about Monish is his lack of ego and unflinching focus on the present moment. Uplift humanity in the present moment To be clear, the traditional entrepreneur’s path of idea, struggle, and exit is valid, but it comes at a price. and more articles from the EO blog.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The Moment of Decision The decision to pursue B Corp certification was a turning point for the company. and more articles from the EO blog. The post 6 Lessons Learned on My Journey to Bring Sustainability to the Events Industry first appeared on The EO Blog.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2022

At EO, we are lucky to have such a wide range of experience and expertise across our membership that the moments of real insight are everywhere. In the moment, on the job, experiential learning can happen, so long as we are always open to insight. Give yourself a moment if you need to, put down your defenses. Say thank you.

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JANUARY 8, 2021

It reminds me to pause, think and verbalize what I’m grateful for in that moment. I take a few moments for gratitude, to appreciate the day ahead. and more articles from the EO blog. . 5000 list share how they start their day appeared first on THE BLOG. I call it ‘My Gratitude Alarm’!” ? 4,761 on the 2020 Inc.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 3, 2024

As EO enthusiastically welcomes Jamie Pujara, an EO Kenya member, as its new Global Chair for fiscal year 2024/2025, it is the perfect moment to reflect on past achievements and envision future goals. My realization felt life-changing, compelling me to draft this blog post immediately. and more articles from the EO blog.

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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. The post 4 secrets to successful social media appeared first on THE EO BLOG. “Our approach is multi-faceted,” Robert expains.

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MAY 6, 2020

As humans, we tend to think less about the moment and more about the past or future. The post Advice from Warren Rustand: Put Your Head Down and Walk Into the Storm appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. So, by changing our thinking, we gain control.

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Hunter Walk

APRIL 28, 2024

David Waldstein/NYT] – Typewriters are having their moment again , and the ones used by famous folk are especially valuable. Audrey Scholars pays for the education of children with parents/guardians who are OSS contributors. You Can Buy Hemingway’s Typewriter. But Would You Use It?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2021

These challenges create the opportunity for unprecedented virality, allowing brands to create a true cultural moment. Do something disruptive and leverage TikTok’s participatory nature to create a true cultural moment for your brand. The post 5 Ways brands can play to win on TikTok appeared first on THE BLOG. Happy learning!

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JUNE 23, 2020

For more recommendations on leading virtually, check out the original version of this article on my blog. In fact, whether it’s counting down reps as you exercise, counting down time or seeing the finish line, I have always found that in those last moments I can push harder. The Bearable Deadline and the Three Directives.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Despite her hopes being crushed, what could have been a moment of defeat instead became an inflection point. and more articles from the EO blog. The post The Painful Experience That Inspired One Entrepreneur to Greatness first appeared on The EO Blog. Entrepreneurship by necessity Saichelle needed a job.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Although we experienced technical difficulties because the room was exclusively for MyEO members, it was still a magical moment. I truly believe, much like the adoption of dial-up, broadband and social networking, that Clubhouse represents another pivotal moment in internet history. appeared first on THE BLOG. colin.club. .

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 7, 2013

When I first started writing this blog several years ago I had less followers than you have right now. But the realist in me knew I couldn’t write daily nor could I convince you to think to check out my blog with regularity. .” From this I learned the best times to post and how frequently to Tweet a blog post.

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JULY 21, 2023

Like many people, getting laid off turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to me, but at the moment, it was devastating. This was the lightbulb moment that led me to create my company, Gypsy Soul Coaching. and more articles from the EO blog. Nothing in life is guaranteed, except your relationship with yourself.

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MAY 12, 2021

Out of something so scary and terrifying grew some of the most amazing moments of my life. It was my greatest thrill yet, and from that moment on, I wanted in on big-wave surfing. Our greatest moments are on the other side of fear. And developing a growth mindset helps us to welcome the big moments with excitement and purpose.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

It’s a proud moment for EO Canada Bridge —the coolest chapter in the region, as we so proudly call it! and more articles from the EO blog. . The post EO Canada Bridge chapter welcomes its youngest member appeared first on THE BLOG. On behalf of EO Canada Bridge and the EO community globally: Welcome to the family, Brandan!

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A Smart Bear

JANUARY 4, 2018

That’s still an accurate portrayal, but there are other moments that are even more thrilling. This moment in WP Engine’s saga is one of those. 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.

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JULY 5, 2024

Bonnie and Anthony shared the journey of how their company developed, the crises that molded the company, and the people who stepped up in pivotal moments. and more articles from the EO blog. The post GLC Learn Arounds Unlock New Perspectives Via Full Immersion Learning first appeared on The EO Blog.

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JANUARY 22, 2021

The young can often live in the moment more easily. I practice yoga regularly, and when I am doing my yoga poses, I consciously bring myself to the present moment; when I achieve that moment, I feel much stronger in my poses. Focus on the present moment. Did you focus on the future and its certainty or uncertainty?

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