Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 21, 2014

When you’re hiring most reference checkers focus on the person’s former bosses. Just literally this week I had breakfast with a guy giving a reference who said, “He’s brilliant. In fact, just a short Google search reveals that I’ve referred to him frequently through the years. But he knows it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Culture refers to the social and emotional glue that bonds employees together into a community of belonging, motivates employees and protects against burnout. and more articles from the EO blog. . The post Cultural re-onboarding: 3 ways to adapt to virtual collaboration appeared first on THE BLOG.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A Forum, which is also often referred to as a Mastermind, is a group of peers who meet regularly, with the goal of helping each member improve personally and professionally. In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

The tech community has been having a long-overdue conversation about mental health and work/life balance and it’s something I’ve been talking up as far back as 2006 , 2009 , and 2014 on my blog and in public. I continue to emphasize that as an investor today.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2012

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. When I wrote about Lines, Not Dots (probably my most often quote blog post) I made it clear that “lines” go both ways.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2021

Contributed by Michael Roderick, a recent EO 360° podcast guest and the founder and CEO of Small Pond Enterprises , which helps coaches and consultants make their brands referable, their messaging memorable, and their ideas unforgettable. I like to refer (ha ha) to these people as “referability partners”.

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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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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

They collaborate and refer to those that play their specific role. People here are incredibly willing to help, to introduce and refer. There are huge opportunities here and assistance available – not just from Austrade who do a fantastic job at the Landing Pad in SFO, but from the ecosystem generally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Identify the issue you are passionate about—and be open to unexpected opportunities to fulfill your giving goals. One-off giving opportunities make a mark, but ongoing giving amplifies your impact. Refer back to it when you need to replenish your giving tank. Piyush’s background is in elementary education.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Because the digital age has brought opportunities to every geographic and socioeconomic sector, there are simply more entrepreneurs than ever before. articles, blog posts, podcasts?even But in order to capitalize on that benefit you need to encourage satisfied customers or clients to refer you. Content Marketing. even a book.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 9, 2023

Why miss out on such a great learning opportunity? To find a pace that works for you, refer to an internal, financeable rate of growth, based on your cashflow and profit. and more articles from the EO blog. The post 5 Entrepreneurial Trends That Never Go Out of Fashion first appeared on The EO Blog. Data over dictation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2024

There’s a robust correlation between success and having the ability to say “no” to opportunities that don’t serve you. Recognize the Power of No As I thought about the most successful entrepreneurs I know, I realized they say no to most “opportunities.” and more articles from the EO blog.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

While there are hundreds of marketing channels, they each fall into seven broad categories: Your website and blog : Make the most of your website and blog by sharing educational, helpful, and/or entertaining content with your audience. This may take the form of traditional PR, guest blog posting or podcast appearances, to name a few.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 2, 2023

This is your opportunity to determine if you’re okay with spending 40+ hours together in a high-pressure startup environment. You now have an opportunity to build both depth and breadth into your mutual assessment. At the end of the meeting, ask for one or two work-related references (i.e., remote, in-person, hours, etc.)

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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. “I have been advising and referring investors into companies informally for the last few years, so this just formalizes it,” he said.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 19, 2018

A version of this article first appeared on Feliks’ Medium blog. . Testdrive and check references with the team. Testdrive and check references with the team. Giving the team the opportunity to weigh in and even veto showed that the organization takes employees’ input seriously. appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2016

I’ve heard companies refer to someone like me as a “nomad,” and I know many entrepreneurs who fit this class of professionals. While I’ll continue to do business via email, I’m embracing the unique opportunities that have come from mobile applications (apps). Check us out on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn and Instagram !

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

All VCs, including us, regularly see investment opportunities that don’t fit our mandate. We may as well get compensated for referring them to others. There are a number of VC funds that share the carry earned in their co-investment to the referring party. Monetizing our deal flow. We list all of them below.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Finance is a common source of both challenges and opportunities for a growing company. If anything, you’re losing opportunities and efficiency and only adding to your losses. When in doubt, refer to a finance professional for guidance. blog channel. . Written for EO by Michael Neidert, a writer and consultant. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2023

The employer can explain the reason behind the decision and the options that the employee might have, such as professional recommendations and references. Face-to-face meetings also provide an opportunity to ask and answer questions, reducing the chances of misunderstandings. and more articles from the EO blog.

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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. Users who receive consistent VIP-level service from our engineers become long-term clients who refer colleagues.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog. You can stick a photo or doodle on a real whiteboard, so I felt you should be able to attach links, images, and other files to your web whiteboard as needed for easy reference. Presentation options.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2019

We were also able to generate predictable recurring revenue by referring current and prospective clients to HubSpot’s platform. View this aspect of your partnership as an opportunity to create new revenue streams for your business. Consider development opportunities. appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

I’ve worked with many, shared the stage with a couple, and referred several others. Andrea Heuston : I have had so many incredible speaking opportunities since attending GSA—more than I can count! 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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StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2025

Planning what to ask, who to ask and knowing how to create value for the prospect during the sales call (as opposed to being a great talking brochure) is the key to moving the opportunity forward. In such cases, these should not be entered into the sales funnel as viable opportunities. Dig past their reassurances.

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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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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Marketing automation refers to the broader set of automated marketing activities that span multiple channels, from SMS to social media and beyond. There's even some overlap with email automation , which refers to automating more operational workflows like logging emails, sending transactional messages, or cleaning up your inbox.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

If potential users can’t find your website, your sales opportunities will decline significantly. And if your users love their experience with you, they may refer you to their circle of influence through social media, which is the best word-of-mouth advertising. SEO strategies to help you get started. On-page SEO strategy.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 3, 2021

Giving them the opportunity to opt out of frequent emails while still remaining subscribed keeps them as valid contacts on your email list. To increase the chances of subscribers referring you to others, make sure the process takes no longer than 25 seconds. Remind readers at the end of each issue that they can refer others.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

All VCs, including us, regularly see investment opportunities which don’t fit our mandate. We may as well get compensated for referring them to others. Alpha Partners , Proof VC ) which share the carry earned in their coinvest to the referring party. Monetizing our deal flow. There are a number of VC funds (e.g., Calm Company.

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David Teten VC

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Identify relevant industry associations to ensure product is aligned and see if there are any relationship-building opportunities. See if they have opportunities, e.g., they have a member-only technology vendor database for LP-focused tech.”. This was cross-posted on Integrity Research’s blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 31, 2017

I’ve heard companies refer to someone like me as a “nomad,” and I know many entrepreneurs who fit this class of professionals. While I’ll continue to do business via email, I’m embracing the unique opportunities that have come from mobile applications (apps). Learn more about Women of EO and their upcoming summit in Athens, Greece. .

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

A typical VC might see 500 opportunities cross his or her desk every year; for larger, more prominent ones it could be 2,000. With that background, here are 30 tips to help you make the most of Gust: Subscribe to the Gust Blog , and go back and read the past posts. One of the primary ones is the referral source.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

If you ignore everything but experience, you will never have an opportunity to discover the next big talent in your industry. Your judgments on future potential can and should be informed by experience, from the skills a person has accumulated to what their last employer had to say about them during the reference check.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Once I have filled out each section of the quadrant, I focus on the opportunities in Q1, because those are things I like doing and I am good at. Everyone has a Myers-Briggs personality “type” that refers to your most common traits, strengths and weaknesses. Whatever you’re good at, you can do it for money.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2021

People were upset at the rolling fund, so imagine when they see that you are cutting out the whole industry [of venture capital],” Lavingia said, referring to a conversation he had with AngelList’s Ravikant. I preceded this fundraise with a blog post that I’m the only person who works on Gumroad as an employee,” he said. “I

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