StartupNation

DECEMBER 26, 2021

What do all startups that drive growth by embracing strategic thinking, inspiring creativity and supporting talent have in common? Startups that embrace inventiveness and creativity rise, and such innovation happens when leadership and teams unify in pursuit of a shared vision within a culture that highly values collaboration.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I have often thought that creative endeavors where one has a quick turn-around between idea and realization of one’s work as one of the more fulfilling experiences in life. Within 5 years I was on the board of real businesses with meaningful revenue, strong balance sheets, no debt and on the path to a few interesting exits.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

My PoL journey began by being “voluntold” to join my small Belgian chapter’s board one month after joining EO! Talk about needing to tap into our creativity! With my learning chair and chapter manager, we exploited virtual reality, gift boxes, board games and more during that challenging period, to keep members as engaged as possible.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

You bring it up because you really care, and I think it's nice that you really care, the rest of us don't care," said Palihapitiya, who is also on the board of Virgin Galactic. For all the complaints from the right and the tech libertarians about cancel culture, these folks couldn’t be further from being canceled. It’s below his line.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

DPP advances a culture of innovation in Delaware, working to connect innovators and startups with resources and showcase their successes. He also helps build mutually beneficial relationships with key stakeholders, including DPP’s Board of Directors, investors and partner organizations.

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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. We pivoted a lot of media plans and creative work—often multiple times—and didn’t charge for it (we called it “The Covid Pledge,” and we encouraged all agencies to do the same). Weaknesses are no longer obscured by “culture.”

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Photo from Startup 815 IR – NEXT event | Image courtesy of Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation) Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation holds the ‘Startup 815 IR – NEXT’ event every month to discover early-stage startups and match them with investors. We’re here to facilitate valuable partnerships.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Paulo Rogério Nunes. Contributor. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In April 2020, the company launched a new way to shop on its platform, giving Pinterest users the ability to browse in-stock inventory from newly added “Shop” tabs on Search and on Pinterest boards. Sharp has moved into an advisory role with Pinterest, which will focus on company strategy, product, design, brand and culture.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 27, 2022

Fulfilling a need – creativity spurs inspiration. I decided to challenge my creativity and figure out a new game that would appeal to the masses. The development of Popongo and a celebration of culture. Popongo is my newest and most fun venture so far, which I successfully launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. Popongo was born.

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Berkonomics

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

You may not know it but the National Transportation Safety Board has for years offered a reporting program for pilots, air controllers and others involved in aviation safety. What is your culture? And what does it say about your corporate culture and your individual management style? Think of aviation lessons for safety’s sake.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 4, 2021

This is because diversity increases revenue, boosts innovation, sparks creativity and leads to better decision-making. Diversity in the workplace starts with an inclusive culture. Done right, an inclusive culture should help to foster a sense of belonging and shared values. Unfortunately, many companies get this wrong.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice (strategy, culture, accountability and compliance) still underpin governance in a startup context but they are applied differently than on an established corporate board. Strategy is everything for a startup company board. A startup board is brave and supportive. Compliance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

“The stress amplified to the point that I could no longer laugh” Keith Roberts, founder, author and speaker at OAKJournal , founder and creative director at Zenman , and a member of EO Colorado. I was running my security company and I had an Advisory Board. In 2007 I came across EO. I haven’t felt lonely since!

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2016

But in my experience it’s surprising at how little time we as investors and as board members and startups as management teams spend thinking about how to create the best team dynamics. I have a board meeting coming up this week and I just reviewed the agenda. Is she getting enough board exposure? Is she feeling motivated?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

While art is primarily considered to provide social and cultural benefits to the society it exists in, it also has commercial advantages. In 2019, the value of arts and cultural production in the U.S. In the UK, arts and culture contributed £10.47 Shutterstock. billion to the economy. You will become part of the community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

How Faith In People and a Culture Of Hospitality Built a Modern American Restaurant Company, Mitchell shares the keys to his company’s 25 years of success: including a steadfast commitment to a nurturing culture, a “people first” philosophy, and the humility to recognize reckless and ego-driven decisions. WHAT IS THE QUESTION?:

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Through knowledge sharing and funding, the program cultivates a thriving ecosystem for changemakers to accelerate impact and deliver initiatives at the intersection of sport, equity and creativity for Black and Latinx communities. . Earlier this year, adidas announced its newest program, Cultivate & B.L.O.O.M., IG: @hood_health.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

We hadn’t done this before, and we weren’t following the standard playbook, so it took time, research and creativity. For businesses that are ready to revamp their employee equity plan, here are a few key lessons we figured out along the way: Get buy-in from your board of directors.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Public companies with at least one female board member typically outperform companies with only male members. Diverse teams have also been found to produce the most creative ideas. By seeking out entrepreneurial teams with female managers and employees, you are likely to find more creative, more resilient startups.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

With never-ending problems, especially in the current bear market, these events highlight the need for founders to prioritize their mental health and for investors and boards to help them seek support when needed. Upadhyay : At the board level, the bar is really low. I think right now, most boards in Africa need not do more harm.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Not only that, but Song himself is a member of Censys’s board. Duo’s creative director is also an advisor at Blumira. The fact that so many people have put in many years at the company and then progressed in their careers speaks volumes about a culture centered on learning and empowerment that Duo Security fosters for its employees. “I

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TechCrunch

JUNE 29, 2022

It’s for kids to feel represented and to grow up with cartoons that are not only white but also to understand different cultures and themes.”. Super Sema is the story of a 10-year-old African girl — a superhero — with the powers of creativity, determination and team skills.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 16, 2022

From automating mundane processes to satisfying changing customer demands, startups count on agility and creativity to see them through. Other creative features fintech startups are offering minors include: Virtual banks for kids. Creative edtech solutions. Budgeting and financial health classes for kids and teens.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2021

And that helps us indirectly because chess has been recognized for centuries as a nexus for intelligence and creativity.”. The show was so ubiquitously popular that sales for chess boards soon skyrocketed. “I Instead, he hopes people who come to the platform focus on the culture of chess, its survival and its seemingly timeless power.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

After numerous discussions we held the line and all agreed as a board that profitability was much more important than chasing new markets and that perfecting our systems and methods was critical before we expanded and just increase the scope of our problems to solve. If I could close with some advice for startups and boards ….

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

“Since our initial investment, Miro has scaled with tremendous momentum, strong market leadership, and incredible product velocity,” said Matthew Jacobson, general partner at Iconiq Growth and Miro board member, in a written statement. “We

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As part of the investment, Roseanne Wincek, co-founder and managing director of Renegade Partners, and Lee Edwards, partner at Root Ventures, joined Daily’s board. However, when investor Jenny Lefcourt introduced the company to Wincek, Hultman Kramer said the company didn’t want to miss the opportunity to bring her onto Daily’s board.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

Braid, a group-financing platform, is trying to make transactions work for various entities, from shared households to side hustles to creative projects. The next wave of products will be able to straddle the line of comfort to successfully get adoption, and cultural shift to successfully deliver a truly collaborative cash experience.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The numbers are devastating and point to the need for massive changes across the board in terms of providing more sustainable and inclusive working environments for underrepresented groups. Successful DEI not only enables culturally diverse workforces — it’s imperative to business success. But progress is slow going.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 12, 2020

Part of the cultural fabric of your business. So, enter the “Fairness Doctrine,” as a stated element in the cultural fabric of business. It is this frustration coupled with the simple outcry of “That’s not fair!” – that can affect the culture of a company in ways never considered by the original decision-maker.

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Red Rocket

MAY 11, 2021

This annual evaluation is meant to be completed by the CEO, their direct reports and the board members in an anonymous 360 aggregated review. Board members are provided with the timely and accurate information they need to asset the business and help the CEO make informed and balanced decisions. Good news is not exaggerated.

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FundersClub

JUNE 15, 2017

" Tomasz Tunguz of Redpoint Ventures emphasizes the importance of company culture, and how by inculcating values, management teams are able to influence decisions in " The Intense Power Of A Strong Company Culture. What does an ideal board look like? " Connor Murphy of SAP.iO

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Many business executives first joining a non-profit board are surprised by the slow speed of deliberation and the resulting consensus-seeking that results. And this rule becomes a part of the DNA or culture of the organization. Employee empowerment. Your bottom line.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2021

This varies but, generally, hiring managers and heads of people in tech companies and tech startups are pushing employee fitness programs these days alongside communication and internal accountability programs for a healthier, happier work culture. Supportive workplace cultures. Creativity and resilience. Time management.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 25, 2016

You may not know it but the National Transportation Safety Board has for years offered a reporting program for pilots, air controllers and others involved in aviation safety. What is your culture? And what does it say about your corporate culture and your individual management style? Celebrate your mistakes. Others will follow.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With Deepdub, the aim is to bridge the language barrier and cultural gaps of entertainment experiences using advanced AI technologies with an end-to-end platform for content creators, content owners, and distributors. They landed on what became Deepdub after having conversations with several people in the industry.

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