Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2024

A recent study from Leadership IQ found that less than 50 percent of employees feel that their company has clearly identified core values. And when they do, they are rarely embedded in the culture. We were not always all that great at hiring people who fit our culture. Make Mama proud. We play for each other. That is who we are.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Taylor brings 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in strategy consulting, Fortune 500 and start-up organizations. Having earned his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, he maintains close ties to the Bay Area’s entrepreneurial community. Read more here.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

.” The reason is that at a VC you have a group of partners who often have different focus areas of excellence, each pursues deals in their respective field, each makes investments and sits on boards and each spends their most difficult hours tackling problems at portfolio companies vs. solving the challenges at the VC itself.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Through educational fundraising summits, a mentorship program in the works, and with the support of ambassadors in four provinces to date, WEDO Canada aims to nurture the next generation of female leaders, and foster a culture of inclusivity and opportunity.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This drew the attention away from companies in the space that weren’t trying to be anything but what they are—cultures that employees have very low expectations of. Did they create enough rules and guidelines around values and culture that were informed from the perspective of women of color? Did any company? It’s hard to blame them.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In February of 2017, Susan Fowler’s description of the pervasive cultural issues at Uber, after the company’s abject failure to address her sexual harassment complaints properly, finally broke through in a way that garnered the tech community’s appropriate attention. Not in the “founder friendly” culture of tech anyway.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To honor its entrepreneurial roots, the program’s goal was to elevate entrepreneurs from under-served communities through a range of support. It was created in search of the “untold scent story,” with a culture-led formulation that redefines the constraints of clean fragrance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier, more productive workforce. McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. Your core values tout a culture of inclusion. Indeed, studies show greater diversity yields greater profits. Here’s what we learned: 1. WALK THE TALK.

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Forward Cities

MAY 13, 2024

Overview Forward Cities is a national nonprofit with a firm belief that every entrepreneur deserves an equitable chance to launch and grow a business that generates wealth for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

We asked Adrienne to tell us more about the MyEO Tasimba leadership experience. She reminds me daily to stay connected to all I learned about myself and the world during our MyEO trip into the Tasimba leadership experience. We immersed ourselves in the culture and the community. Here’s what she shared: .

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

After 10 years of leading the Impact Hub Network , Gabriela Gandel will move into a new role on our global board of the Impact Hub Association in 2022. The latter covered topics such as community building, space development and operations. Global leadership pioneering meetings. Here’s her story. Stretching beyond the known.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

And seeing them hit their stride, find their passion and thrive in our culture is beyond fulfilling. The coaches and the community have made me a better mom, wife, leader and person. Weaknesses are no longer obscured by “culture.” It’s been like having my own board of directors, for both my business and personal life.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Not only that, but Song himself is a member of Censys’s board. Duo’s leadership team often says that they not only want Duo to be a great place to work, but also a great place to be from. Related: Bamboo Detroit Co-Founder Shares Tips for Creating an Inspiring Shared Work Culture. At Blumira, you find similar connections.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 10, 2022

Ending the mental health stigma in the tech community. At the same time, they’re also struggling to raise fresh capital — and those who are able to raise money and extend runways are navigating the cultural complexities of down rounds. If leadership erred, take responsibility for the mistakes. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

. “I had a great group of people, and new friends, with me but none of my old friends where there” Ron Lovett, founder and chief alignment officer at Connolly Owens , founder and chief community officer at Vida Living and a member of EO Atlantic Canada. I was running my security company and I had an Advisory Board.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 4, 2018

He rebranded Vanderbilt Financial as an impact investment broker firm, ensured that his company headquarters were environmentally sustainable via Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and became an outspoken advocate for the UN SDGs. When I became president, the culture of the EO New York chapter was not great.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. How can a decade have flown by!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 16, 2017

“Much of the growth and success of CoinX was reinforced by a combination of my EO forum, the EO network, and the opportunity to serve other EO members through leadership. When she joined in 2012, her company, CoinX, was in high growth mode, which made support from her EO community an invaluable asset. Learn more about EO today!

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2013

Here are five things that I think angel groups should take a look at, because I do think they can continue to play an active role going forward: 1) Industry Leadership. In the public stock market, activist investors rally institutionals to affect change in the investing landscape--keeping boards in check. Are they sports fans?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

In 2017 we began inserting an “Inclusion Clause” into our term sheets because we believe that the culture one establishes at the earliest stages of one’s business will set out the course of how it will grow and develop. We strive to invest in companies that are consciously working to create a diverse leadership team?—?one

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In the midst of supporting founders in their communities during a global pandemic, what do they wish they were more versed in? Hard skills training: Facilitation & leadership, more and better business support for entrepreneurs, organizational skills, work-life balance. Lauren Mehler Pradhan. Lauren Mehler Pradhan. Adam Arredondo.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The resources already exist, and there is a wealth of external partners that can help improve corporate culture and diversity metrics. For instance, we have the lessons we’ve learned over our 111 years working to connect diverse communities to opportunities, and we integrate these lessons with new tech advancements to advise our partners.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 10, 2019

And the pace of leadership. Email readers, continue here…] In non-profit enterprises, such as educational institutions, the pace of decision-making is usually much slower as the executive director, president or chairman seeks consensus from the community wherever possible. Employee empowerment.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2022

That news is coming at the same time that Thrasio is changing its leadership: today it announced that Greg Greeley, a former president of Airbnb and a longtime Amazon executive, is joining its board and taking on the role of CEO this August.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 4, 2022

We cannot authentically discuss keeping women in leadership or the workforce at large without addressing their care need,” Kim said. . Its mission is to encourage, empower and equip family caregivers with resources and communities, so no one has to do it alone. ianacare announced this morning it has raised a $12.1

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2019

One factor was the realization that, since I was the only female Global Board member at that time, not seeking the position would mean there would be no female Global Chair again for at least four years. I really wanted the board to unite toward moving EO forward. It was causing discrimination and fractures in our community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Cultivating team belonging and organizational culture Our brains are not wired to connect and build relationships with people located in small squares on a videoconference call, they’re wired to be tribal and connect with our fellow tribe members in face-to-face settings. Similarly, it’s best to handle in-person any human resource concerns.

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HPA

APRIL 7, 2020

Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. Creating a Supportive Work From Home Culture (Blog). Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. It is 100% supported by donations from the startup community and includes a talent dashboard, job board and community support.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Despite a culture that pushes founders to the edge of their physical, mental and personal limits as they build their company, we insist that they fly solo. A healthy leadership is a healthy company. Founders are resistant to hiring a coach themselves because they’re worried about what their investors and board will think of them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

I remember vividly how I went on and on about how much I disliked the way my co-worker treated people, and the detrimental effect that this behaviour was having on the workplace culture. Ron Lovett—founder and chief alignment officer at Connolly Owens ; founder and chief community officer at Vida Living. The riches are in the niches.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

In this episode, a wood furniture maker, a Church leadership recruitment firm executive, and a design agency founder talk about how they’ve been a success. A partner can be a great sounding board as well. Do they have the same cultural fit as you? They share their best tips on how to succeed in business. Narrow Focus.

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Surdna Foundation

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Until the late 1980s, Surdna’s grantmaking centered on education (scholarships), culture (arts organizations, libraries, etc.), and basic community infrastructure (fire engines!). So how did a white-led family board make the decision to focus on racial equity? None of this work comes easily.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2019

In the process, he helped to create a culture in early twentieth-century Durham so entrepreneurial that it became known as the “Black Wall Street.”. Healthy third places are marked by an ability to unite a community, flatten rank, assimilate newcomers, spread information, and enhance a person’s sense of belonging.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2017

Time to go back to the drawing board! In order to truly move the needle, we needed to become fanatical about our purpose and embed it deeply throughout our culture. With purpose, autonomy, mastery and a sense of community, we turned our people into true stakeholders of our business.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2021

It just needed more communication and empowerment. Within a three-month period of time, we were really able to empower our extended leadership team,” Kate explains. They could share these ideas on how to transition to remote work because they build a culture of open communication. These are financing and data.

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HPA

JULY 18, 2019

John is a frequent writer and speaker on technology, leadership, and DEI. Beyond his work at Enova, John serves on the board of the Illinois Technology Association and is a member, investor, and advisor with HPA. There were also people who were aggressive and detrimental to the team culture. What inspires you to do what you do?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

The startup community must defend merit-based immigration. Once talent has come on board, inclusive culture and retention become key metrics of DEI progress. The data show that progress within one demographic element can be more nuanced when considering people who represent multiple marginalized communities (e.g.,

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