Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. He’s a star who has a very intuitive feel for technology and … no MBA. I had to laugh a bit reading it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

Around the world, parents struggle to find a quiet space to work, professionals battle with technology, and employers assess the safest way forward. . The global coronavirus pandemic has forced a widespread shift to remote work. The impact on our families and careers has been significant. For all these reason and many more, we’re stressed!

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I only say that because after years as a VC I can always tell when my peer group invested in something because “it seemed like it would make money” versus when they invested out of passion. His blog is even called SaaStr (a bit too close to Suster if you ask me ;-)). Are your investors truly passionate about what you do?

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

I''ve included a short list below of a few 1-2 sentence thoughts, predictions, or generally crazy ideas that I don''t think are shared by my peers about where the space is going to give you a sense of what my perspective is. Those are going to be the reporters who are most likely willing to write about you. 3) Split up the story.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The frantic pace of technology cycles, the amount of tech news, the blogs, the conferences, the demo days, the announcements, the fundings, the IPOs. For years I saw myself as the new guy in VC but then you wake up one day and realize that 50% of your peers have been doing it for less time than you and time has moved on.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

If you've never blogged before, you might not get what I mean, but it's akin to how our view of the world changed the moment we all started carrying around cameras in our pockets. Being a good angel or VC has a lot to do with pattern matching. Its certainly not a way to become a great advisor. 3) Start with funds.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

From a technology perspective, so many parts of the stack have been made easier--from spinning up servers on EC2 and S3, to getting hosted Rails infrastructure on Heroku. From a technology perspective, so many parts of the stack have been made easier--from spinning up servers on EC2 and S3, to getting hosted Rails infrastructure on Heroku.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

I’m going to save that for a future blog post. Let me start by saying two things: Events like this are invaluable to startups because the significant value comes from building the network across portfolio companies and the discussion one can have with your peer group.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s not that technology has eliminated our capacity to connect on a human level; it’s just that digital connections and online exchanges will never achieve the same depth as face-to-face interactions. So, how can we minimize the impact of technology to promote more interpersonal connections?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

I recommend you read Fred Wilson’s recent blog post about the need for a well articulated business strategy before pushing a particular business model. I found myself in violent agreement with Fred’s blog post(s). He then brought her to board meetings so nobody could accuse him of not having a business model. ” True.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios. hours of TV / day.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

I was extremely fortunate to be accepted into EO’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), along with 68 fellow members who are the owner, founder, co-founder or controlling shareholder of a company that grosses US$1 million or more annually. The company has been named to the Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

Nominees compete against peers from around the world in a series of local and national competitions in hopes of qualifying for the GSEA Global Finals. – Roxana Shershin, US East Regional GSEA Expert Need to reignite your entrepreneurial spark? GSEA is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 20, 2020

I wrote a blog post on March 12th called Open For Business and thought I would return to the topic. But our focus has not moved dramatically away from looking at and investing in new companies and we don’t see a dramatic change in that regard among many of our peers in the venture community.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

so compelling (other than the fact that the CEO Sean Rad is a great young technology leader and his advisers – Brian Norgard , Dan Gould and Evan Rifkin - are some of the guys I respect most in the LA tech market.). We’re clearly in the early stages on Twitter monetization but let me offer some views on why we find Ad.ly

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. On a personal level, giving entrepreneurs the support and resources to realize their potential is immensely valuable on many levels.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

We are also looking for new technologies to use in the future—fuel cell and electric cars are an important option for us. As a global network of successful entrepreneurs , EO is proud of its members’ commitment to doing business for good. He recently shared some of the changes and inventions his team has initiated. .

peer-to-peer 203

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

After 20 years managing the digital agency she founded , Adrienne now pursues opportunities to share her knowledge with other entrepreneurs, to grow alongside her peers, and to meaningfully explore the world. . It is no easy feat, getting a group of EO members to let go of control, and step away from their businesses and technology.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 1, 2016

What inspired you to invest in peer-to-peer marketplaces? What role does technology play in the sharing economy? . Technology makes it easy to organize information and liquefy marketplaces. Technology has played a massive role in globalization and bringing our world closer together. InvestX offers access to U.S.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

If you’re a technology startup you need to excel at product, of course. But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. Yesterday I wrote a post about “ growth hacking ” and why I thought it was wrong that people were hating on the term unnecessarily.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

At the start of 2020, Chelle Neff is wrapping up a decade of considerable success, growth and innovation. In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. 5000 list twice! . What drives you? What’s next?

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 25, 2009

This is part of my blog series “ Pitching a VC.&#. I’ve sat through a lot of VC pitches and having been CEO of an enterprise software firm for many years I’ve also sat through many customer meetings with sales teams. They seemed to agree with everything I said.&#. They might even like to challenge some of your assumptions.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Many of us have the ability to change the trajectory of other people’s lives. Sometimes we don’t even realize it. This is a story of one person who had the power to change my life – and did so. It’s the story of persistence in entrepreneurs. And it’s the story of “paying it forward.&#. If I need to be blunt I am.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a global, peer-to-peer network of more than 11,000 influential business owners with 153 chapters in 48 countries. Entrepreneurs’ Organization to Host Live Video Chats with Renowned Business Owners during Global Entrepreneurship Week. EDT (1 a.m. To learn more, visit www.eonetwork.org.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Technology, social media and our fast-paced culture clamor to win our attention by taking priority over our goals for the day. Technology, social media and our fast-paced culture clamor to win our attention by taking priority over our goals for the day. For a long time, I considered starting a meditation practice.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I wrote this conundrum and the need to take charge of how the market define your skills in my much-read blog post on “ personal branding.” But if you want it in it’s full V1 glory read on … You’ve never been a CEO but might like to be one some day. Nobody sees you as a CEO since you’ve never been one?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2016

It is critical to our development to find peers that can help us foster our personal and professional growth. Team members’ expertise and fluidity within business and technology has them a reputation as unparalleled trusted advisors and allies to clients’ executive teams. Other times, we’re riddled with unplanned roadblocks.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’ When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 16, 2017

What stood out to Megan was that EO encourages and values diverse opinions while cultivating a culture of trust that gives members the opportunity to develop in a peer-to-peer learning style with true transparency. As the CEO and founder, Megan is known for her ability to push the envelope in security and risk management technology.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2017

By Ian Altman , a business expert who helps his clients discover how to modernize sales and marketing for today’s customer. . Business owners often ask me, “What should we be doing to make our organization a good acquisition target?” Often, what you think makes your firm appear valuable to potential buyers is not what really matters. Here’s why.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 7, 2016

Sensing the need to offer EO news and peer-written content “in members’ pockets,” we set in motion a months-long process to outline, execute and distribute the digital equivalent of our magazine. Fueling a large part of our efforts this year is the adoption of a digital mindset, specifically when it comes to publications.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

This article was originally published on the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) blog. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) helps the world’s top entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. appeared first on THE BLOG. Discover EO today!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 28, 2016

Peer-to-peer sharing is sweeping across the global economy, revolutionizing transportation, financial services, textbooks, software, hospitality and other industries. This article was originally posted on Forbes.com. It has been reprinted here with permission from Ashoka. Of that material, 99% is no longer in use after 6 months.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2020

I wasn’t a technology person. The app also has a community component, connecting users with sustainability challenges, classes and other educational tools, along with a social network to communicate with peers to track relative progress. to pursue an MBA at Harvard Business School. Image Credit: Joro.

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Red Rocket

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Largely because the technologies are more accessible and easier to use than ever before. With me being in the 17% that were not materially using AI today, I figured I needed to learn more here, and fast, to stay competitive with our industry peers. It has even had a significant role in the marketing industry for many years (e.g.,

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peer-to-peer creativity media technology 115

David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

When I met my now-wife, I realized that any technology that can find me a spouse is a killer app. I’d argue that the same type of technologies that have revolutionized dating can revolutionize our industry. . I walk through below how progressive investors are using technology and analytics throughout all of their operations.

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