Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

This tendency to prioritize short-term gains over long-term success is an example of the cognitive bias known as loss aversion. Founders are so anxious to avoid the pain of missing payroll or running out of cash in the near term that they make hasty decisions on investors that cost them later.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2025

Whether you’re a solopreneur or a small business owner looking to scale, leveraging AI-powered tools can be a game-changer in managing routine tasks, automating workflows to lower operational costs, providing advanced analytics, and gaining advantage over competitors to drive growth. What Are AI Agents?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 27, 2019

Mistakes are part of human nature, but they are particularly painful when it relates to your work. When we asked EO members what lessons they wish they had known at the start of their careers, EO Arizona member and CEO of The James Agency Veronique James shared the following four insights. A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skillful Mariner.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2018

There’s a reason the term “growing pains” is one that entrepreneurs know well. There’s a reason the term “growing pains” is one that entrepreneurs know well. Business growth isn’t easy, change is uncomfortable, and the future is hard to predict. . And it’s only natural that they do. It seemed like an entrepreneur’s dream come true.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

TechCrunch ran my article yesterday as a guest post but I wanted to have a copy here for anybody who missed it and for future readers of this blog. This is a slightly longer version and also has an update at the end. I agree that not all businesses require this level of dedication and the lifestyle choice isn’t for everybody.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2017

When you have a generic message, such as the above examples, you gain interest at a superficial level. To find and attract your ideal client you must know what questions your clients are asking, what pains they face, and which challenges they are desperately trying to solve. Here’s how. Don’t Be Generic. Define the Problem You Solve.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

One proven strategy to gain a competitive edge is meticulously crafting an irresistible offer—an offer so interesting that it attracts the target audience and mitigates their perceived risk. Start by creating realistic 3D renderings of your product concept, which is a cost-effective alternative to prototypes.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Based on our website traffic at Teknicks, we’ve seen increased interest in startup educational information on franchising, app creation, blogging, SEO, Google analytics, website creation and other web-based inquiries related to starting a business online. For example, IBM’s U.S. This is the largest increase in new businesses since 2007.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 17, 2019

As a little tradition on this blog, I’ve singled out companies starting in 2012 with Stripe ; there was Snap back in 2013; Slack in 2014 (after prematurely saying there wasn’t one); took a break in 2015-16, as I wasn’t inspired to select one then; in 2017 it was Coinbase ; and last year, 2018, it was Airtable.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You need to know their pain points, desires, and habits. They understood the pain of losing files or struggling with compatibility issues, and they addressed it head-on. No need to reinvent the wheel, just use these tried-and-true strategies for sustainable growth. It’s about establishing a strong presence early on.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2023

Investors also want to fund a venture that answers a major pain point—which Vital proved within its first few years, generating efficiencies and adding revenues to hospitals and health systems greatly under pressure. That is a level of performance that gains investor support for a follow-on growth round.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2016

Step One: Identify Pain Points in the Industry. In my 15 years as a CEO in the technology industry, I have witnessed the rise of the smartphone and the evolution of the digital age from behind the scenes. When I created Techtonic Group, my goal was never just to run a thriving business and successfully ride the wave of change.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 22, 2024

We gathered 30 invaluable strategies from SEO Analysts, Founders, and other experts, ranging from optimizing content with targeted keywords to crafting blog posts that answer key questions. Dive into the collective wisdom of these professionals to boost your startup’s online presence. Impressively, our impressions rose to 240K.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 5, 2024

I wanted to start writing blog articles about management and leadership about 10 years back, but I never got to it. How to unlock your full potential in the New Year Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash I first learned about the 20-hour rule a year ago and thought it was rubbish. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As a startup, it is the best way to gain traction and create raving fans. Logan Rae , Founder, Argon Agency Gain a Loyal Following and Community Content marketing helps startups to gain a loyal following and community. Some terms may not be recognized by a new audience, and you can use your blog to inform them on the topic.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 2, 2024

Start a blog on your website and publish articles, guides, and case studies that address your audience’s pain points. Start a blog on your website and publish articles, guides, and case studies that address your audience’s pain points. Building a Strong Online Presence 1.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 3, 2022

companies “gaining attention and recruiting top talent.” Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Now, we often take these sorts of lists with a grain of salt.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

Decades ago, building the Facebooks and Twitters was reserved for a small elite. Those who speak in functions, methods, who know what lint and boilerplate are. People into obscure memes, who love to watch sorting algorithms compete against each other on TikTok. No-code was the first opening of that group to mere mortals like us.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 10, 2021

Startup of the week: Kaholo automation workflow software Kaholo offers the simplest and fastest comprehensive solution for creating, testing, and executing automation workflows with full control, based on its intuitive and visual workflow. Customers include Checkpoint, ELBIT, WSC Sports and Align Technologies. Find out more here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

If you take the bullet, you will gain your people’s trust and respect, and they will absorb the bad news faster. The painful truth is that by not sharing the news and taking total responsibility, you’re being selfish. and more articles from the EO blog. He also created The 10 Disciplines for Managing and Maximizing Your Energy.

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OurCrowd

JANUARY 2, 2023

Worn on the patient’s arm, the device emits electric stimulation that triggers a pain-killing response from the central nervous system to the neural pathways of migraine symptoms in the brain. It has been clinically proven to reduce the healing process from 6 months to 2 months, and increase bone-to-implant contact by 48%. Learn more.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

(To see the video above, please click the image, and then click on the Play button.). Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . When I was single, I registered for (a lot of) dating websites. That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

When that question drives what you do on social media, you’ll help people solve problems and gain loyal followers. You must be able to predict what they want, know their pain points and challenges so you can solve them. To kick off the new year with intention and energy, EO offered Jumpstart January. The Social Influencer Lab.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

(To see the video above, please click the image, and then click on the Play button.). Private equity and venture capital investors are copying our sisters in the hedge fund world: we’re trying to automate more of our job. . When I was single, I registered for (a lot of) dating websites. That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2018

A version of this article originally appeared on the EO Melbourne blog. Stories of entrepreneurs overcoming early obstacles and ultimately achieving success on their journey can be found on every blog or business site. It’s also when they realize the shared pain of so many others. They did all that?

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abovethecrowd.com

DECEMBER 18, 2017

This powerful trend will gain momentum as it builds, will reshape the current landscape, and will result in the launch of many new and exciting companies. While other industries often speak of being “customer centric” or “putting the customer first,” the U.S. healthcare system rarely thinks of the patient as a customer.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

Without it, I would've been locked out of my account, watching helplessly as a stranger rifled through my personal information and sensitive data. To avoid becoming part of the roughly 600 million cyberattacks that occur daily worldwide , here's everything you need to know about two-factor authentication and how to set it up. Who you are.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 14, 2015

By Arman Sadeghi, an Octane blog contributor and CEO of Titanium Success. Action item: Focus on creating one piece of educational content per month and do three things with it: put it on your company blog, send it out to your email list, and make printed copies available to distribute when meeting with prospects and clients.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 4, 2022

Instead, focus on the pain points. Humor is always good, since it brings attention to the product in an approachable way. But it doesn’t need to be that cookie-cutter and old-fashioned. Here are seven things I learned from marketing a product people are too embarrassed to talk about. Take what’s embarrassing and lean into it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 9, 2021

When you’re certain that the app will solve your target user’s problems, it’s time to think about marketing and advertising to gain downloads. The more you empathize with their struggles and pain points, the more targeted you can make the app. 2021 has already been an interesting year, and we’re only halfway through it. The takeaway?

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 26, 2023

How To Make Sure Your Website Is Optimized For Mobile To help you create a seamless mobile experience for your website visitors, we’ve gathered nine expert tips from various professionals, including CEOs, founders, and designers. Some of these requirements are: accessibility—is it optimized for sight-impaired users?

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. This industry demands not only technical expertise but also emotional strength.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2018

Our product was gaining steam and partnering with big companies including Target, GAP and Pottery Barn Kids. Written for EO by Kirsten Quigley, the founder and CEO of LunchSkins , a company that manufactures dishwasher-safe reusable bags, and new recyclable and sealable paper bags for food on-the-go. Entrepreneurship is a contact sport.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 18, 2015

By Tim Hamilton, an EO Austin member and Founder of Praxent. For one fiscal quarter, I tried an experiment to boost my firm’s productivity. By the quarter’s end, the results were clear— painfully clear. Like many custom software agencies, we estimate and bill our work based on the hours our developers devote to client projects. Getting an Earful.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

Without corresponding budget increases, these costs eat into your profit margins or force painful trade-offs. Scope creep is like that friend who shows up to your low-key game night with their roommate, their roommate's boyfriend, and their roommate's boyfriend's beer league hockey teammates. " We've all been there.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2017

So my rant on Twitter … 1/ I believe that through the pain of women coming forward and men losing power the equilibrium in society will permanently shift for the better. As more women gain power you won't be able to hide from data, statistics & patterns of discrimination. Men use similar tropes on why #MeToo may go too far.

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

With eight patents pending and unique knowhow, the company has a highly innovative solution to one of today’s greatest pain points in agriculture. With eight patents pending and unique knowhow, the company has a highly innovative solution to one of today’s greatest pain points in agriculture. Click here to learn more about the company.

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