Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Co-founder of Owned Outcomes Krupa Srinivas explores the value of fear in an entrepreneur’s journey as she describes partnering with a US healthcare intermediary to solve the problem of cataloguing hospital supplies. The US hospital supply chain is one of the largest supply chains in need of an overhaul. We didn’t know the domain.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I’ve written a few posts about boards recently as part of a series on the subject. I should note that my friend Brad Feld has written a new book on the subject that I would recommend if you want the bible on the topic. When you first start your company and raise initial venture capital your board probably consists of 1-3 founders and 1-2 VCs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 22, 2021

When I ponder over the concept of uncertainty and how uncertain we are feeling about 2021, I realise that in reality, the future is never certain. Remember, a business should always be crisis-proofed —prepared for the unexpected. Contributed by Tui Cordemans, an entrepreneur based in Melbourne, Australia. Focus on the present moment.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Funded the state’s first “unicorn” : i2E made an initial proof-of-concept investment in Alkami Technology through the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST) Technology Business Finance Program and was one of the first equity investors through the state’s Oklahoma Seed Capital Fund.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Because scaling is a somewhat broad concept, it can’t be applied equally to all areas of your business. No matter what stage your business is at, it’s never too soon to have a scaling-up strategy in place. Keep in mind, however, that this is not a guide to grow your business. Envision The Future. Identify Scalable Processes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 5, 2018

As an entrepreneur, I’m drawn to the concept of Shark Tank. EO member Mitch Allen is one of them! Mitch Allen, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Fort Worth, is founder and Head Elf of Hire Santa , a service that brings the season to life with thousands of professionally trained Santas worldwide. and then I ran out of supply.

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OurCrowd

AUGUST 8, 2021

Major proof-of-concept testing is underway or agreed with major telecoms and banking partners. Startup of the Week: QuantLR, low-cost quantum encryption. Azerbaijan Investment Co. signs with OurCrowd. FDA clears RealView hologram for ‘sci-fi’ surgical planning. Nexa3D’s ‘Nexa Level’ shows future of 3D printing.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 17, 2012

He has the “perfect business for me” given my blog commentary. He had raised a few million dollars – social proof. I recently was with a group of investors and watched an entrepreneur try to pitch his concept. I’m fond of saying that I look for entrepreneurs that have a chip on their shoulder.

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The post [MigVax in CEPI] CEPI announces first funding awards in quest to develop ‘variant-proof’ COVID-19 vaccines appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Read more here.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 20, 2012

Before I joined First Round, I was the 476th and 477th dollar to be swiped on a Square--so there really was none--but I believed in the concept enough that I would have offered him a check. Answer: After your business model makes boatloads of money. :). There seems to be three windows, each with their own pros, cons and complications.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 29, 2022

We take fewer risks and avoid experimenting with untried concepts. Like many companies at the beginning of the pandemic, we knew that if we wanted to survive, we couldn’t wait for lockdowns to end. We had to think differently and make experimentation the ethos of our company. It wasn’t our goal to become agile.

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OurCrowd

OCTOBER 10, 2021

AutoBrains has successfully completed proofs of concept with major car manufacturers in Europe and Asia and is in discussions with both. Startup of the Week: AutoBrains, new AI for automotive. IntellAct helps boats, planes and trains run on time. Pitchbook: OurCrowd Israel’s most active investor. More than 3,500 high-tech jobs.

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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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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

Earlier this month, a group of U.S. Senators led by Amy Klobuchar introduced the New Business Preservation Act to incentivize venture capital formation around the country. The Act also continues a long-standing tradition of U.S. federal government involvement in the formation and development of the venture capital industry. federal government.

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Tomasz Tunguz

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

It’s not to say each blog post or tweet must strike a chord with every segment each time, but that there ought to be some content for targeting each segment specifically. Zuora’s three doors concept is a good example of this value proposition delivered in a website. This social proof is a powerful force for sales.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

If you’re one of those folks who need “proof,” I highly recommend an assessment like Gallup Strengths. Ah, imposter syndrome. Self-doubt’s rotten next-door neighbor. First, I’d like to clarify the difference between the two. Self-doubt is a normal part of the sticky messiness of being human. You might wonder, “Will my work be good?

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OurCrowd

MAY 23, 2021

BionicHIVE has proof-of-concept in process with major logistics and consumer companies, including DHL. Startup of the Week: BionicHIVE’s robot warehouse. CytoReason: Pfizer’s secret Israeli sauce. Portfolio exit: Cisco acquires Kenna Security. Nexa3D raises $55M for faster 3D printing. Sufresca: Keeping food fresh without plastic.

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OurCrowd

JULY 1, 2022

Startup of the Week: Ripple sends cows on vacation. If you spot any cows vacationing this summer, blame Ripple , a fast-growing FoodTech company that produces great-tasting, nutritious alternatives to milk, shakes and ice cream. They are sold in branches of Target, Whole Foods, Walmart and nearly 20,000 retail stores across the US.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 17, 2021

Flipped Lifestyle is all about teaching you the concepts to make a living by teaching others what you know. If so, Shane Sams is all about encouraging you to get 100 people to pay you $50 a month and earn a total of $60,000 a year. Shane shares the story of him and his wife in how they started monetizing their knowledge and how you can too.

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OurCrowd

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The post [Airobotics in AccessWire] Ondas Holdings’ Airobotics completes optimus drone infrastructure proof-of-concept at major Seaport in Israel appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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OurCrowd

JULY 5, 2023

The post [Airobotics in Ondas] Ondas holdings’ Airobotics successfully completes the optimus drone infrastructure Proof of Concept Program in Abu Dhabi UAE appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. Of the Inc. 5000 companies, only 6.5% raised money from VCs and 7.7% raised from angels. Where else can fast-growing companies get funding? More and more startups are pursuing Revenue-Based VCs , but “RBI” doesn’t fit everyone. Our categorization is not a technical one.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

(co-written with Jamie Finney, Founding Partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund. His work on VC and small communities can be found at greatercolorado.vc/blog. This essay is part of a series on alternative VC: I: Revenue-Based Investing: a new option for founders who care about control. II: Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs? Of the Inc.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 10, 2021

The concept of digital marketing seems simple on the surface. With so many different channels available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the concept of creating digital marketing strategies. Related: How SEO Can Help You Future-Proof Your Startup. Understanding digital marketing. Search engine marketing (SEM). SEO marketing.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JANUARY 23, 2019

Proof of work * in social networks is the key to growth in the early days. Facebook’s proof of work was a harvard.edu email address. But reducing the proof of work requirement cools the social network. In the blog post, Eugene describes Bezos’ anticipation of Amazon’s invisible asymptote. Then everyone.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

We hear about the Proof of Concept (PoC) process between an established food and beverage major and a food tech start-up. The post [BlueTree in Food Navigator] Dole experiments with BlueTree tech to cut sugar in juice: ‘Pineapple sets a higher bar than orange’ appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. Read more here.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The purchase order is conditioned by the completion of proof of concept. The purchase order is conditioned by the completion of proof of concept. million order and joint venture with SkyGo to deploy autonomous drones in Abu Dhabi UAE appeared first on OurCrowd Blog. million from SkyGo. Read more here.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 1, 2010

If you don’t understand the concept of “signaling&# please read the blog post I wrote on Understanding VC signaling. From the debate on VentureHacks, our offline chats and from our blog posts, I think that Chris Dixon and I are pretty much 98% aligned on the topic. Short summary of my posts: 1.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 28, 2011

Lately the topic of leadership & teams has been coming up a lot in my daily life. Some investors are team focused, others market focused, others seems to look for product / market fit. I’m in the team centric sphere so every investment decision I make first & foremost centers on this plane. ON LEADERSHIP. He is still not sure.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2022

NFTs are a way to represent proof-of-ownership. NFTs are more important than you think… In this article, I explored the REAL use cases of NFTs that are being built, and what they will be used for in the future. Understanding The Hype Cycle Have you heard of the Gartner Hype Cycle? Peak of Inflated Expectations: Early publicity creates hype.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 18, 2022

The concept of generating buzz to get consumers, marketers, and media to start discussing your offers is what spreads brand awareness for your new business. Once you find your USP, include it in your messaging and share it in your marketing assets like your website, blog and marketing campaigns. Let’s get started. Harley-Davidson.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 19, 2023

When I first got my hands on Photoshop, I did the most logical thing any other 15-year-old kid would've done: I edited a family photo by swapping everyone's heads onto different bodies. It was the early days of Photoshopping, so my family was blown away. A copy of the photo even made its way onto my grandparents' fridge.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

4 posts (Your Own Content) Share your own blog posts, case studies, insights, videos, or other valuable content. In todays digital economy having a social media presence has become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes. Instagram: Best for visually appealing products, storytelling, and influencer marketing.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 6, 2022

( Any views expressed in the below are the personal views of the author and should not form the basis for making investment decisions, nor be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in investment transactions. Whenever I step onto a tennis court, my sole desire is to atomise any green felt ball that flies over the net. In high school, I?—?along

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