Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

After a recent discussion I had with Steve Blank it made me remember that I had left off one of the most critical factors – a culture of failure. At this time I can tell you that the Brits definitely didn’t have a culture of failure. 11:00 How do you think the ‘failure’ culture emerged in Silicon Valley?

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 15, 2018

He has worked with several startups, invested in companies like Mayvenn, Gimlet Media, Blavity, Airspace Technologies, Codeverse, and many others Pitch your startup for a chance to meet with Cross Culture VC Q&A: What is your / your fund's mission? We started to invest out of our inaugural fund, Cross Culture Ventures I in April 2015.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

Culture Amp was founded in 2009 to let companies conduct anonymous employee surveys, but since then, its focus has expanded to helping employers turn the data they collect into action. The round bumps Culture Amp’s valuation to $1.5 The round bumps Culture Amp’s valuation to $1.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In addition to psychological safety, companies also need to think about how they integrate wellness programming deeply into their organizational culture itself. Too often, wellness initiatives are introduced almost as an accessory or separate program, rather than incorporating wellness into the day-to-day culture.

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StartupNation

JULY 6, 2021

When a company went out of its way to provide its employees with a culture and mindset that was more than a transactional relationship, as IBM did during my time there, it was such an anomaly that it was written up as a business school case study. When Cisco was named the No. When Cisco was named the No.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 9, 2022

Specialists and their salons wanted to be perfectly booked up, and salons weren’t actually completely offline, either. They built a picture of why so much was still done offline. In short, it was about “yield optimization,” Danna said. We’re excited to support the Boulevard team as they continue to grow.”

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As the field of entrepreneurial ecosystem building has started to grow over the last decade a few books dedicated exclusively to the topic have become valuable sources of information for ecosystem builders. I suspect many ecosystem builders will find the final sections of the book the most rewarding.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top. The culture you envision for your company will only come about if your employees believe in the practices that you are asking them to implement. The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top. Leave behind old-school mentalities on workplace hierarchy.

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Continuations

APRIL 8, 2022

The book consists mostly of a dialogue between a teacher (an astute and telepathic gorilla) and a student (a somewhat befuddled human who slowly learns how to see the world as desired by his teacher). The short summary of the core insight is that humans have two cultural narratives: “takers” and “leavers.”

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

You can book them at budget hotels – but don’t go too far. That’s why they endure the jobs that they have and the constant pressure to deliver results. Don’t hire sales people if you expect to be over-the-top cheap on T&E. They need some money for schmoozing.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 19, 2015

Orbiting the Giant Hairball is one of the most unusual business books I’ve read. Gordon MacKenzie, the author of the book, worked at Hallmark cards for 30 years to the day. In his book, he described the way he injected creativity into his working life. I thought it was a great book with three salient themes.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 28, 2019

This past summer I read a proof of Ben Horowitz’s new book, What You Do Is Who You Are , and I even blogged about it here without naming the book. What You Do is about culture, how you make it, how you keep it, and how the big decisions you make and how you explain them set the culture in your organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 12, 2022

The return to office is in full swing, and company culture is on every leader’s mind as they roll out new onsite amenities and wellness programs to get people excited about being back at the office. But the focus on great perks is just one example of a misguided yet common approach to culture. Culture is a verb, not a noun.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This makes following some of the practices I discuss in the book to streamline collaboration critical for both performance and well-being. If you have to, then send it on a delay so that you’re not inspiring an “always on” culture with people responding at 10:02pm, 10:05pm and so on. What is dysfunctional collaboration?

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Tomasz Tunguz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

These are my ten favorite books from 2018. The (Mis)Behavior of Markets - Written by Benoit Mandelbrot, the Belgian mathematician who pioneered fractals, this book and theory inspired Naseem Taleb. It’s a powerful book on the uncertain nature of financial turbulence. This short book is laugh out loud funny.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Franc.World aims to change this narrative by opening the doors to conversations about self-discovery and future career paths at a younger age through their multimedia offering that includes books, documentaries and podcasts. Workplaces need to go beyond that and embed these initiatives into their culture.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

In our case, that is change we want to see in our home, New York City, and we are committed to investing in programs that leverage community, knowledge, and culture to drive positive change for New York City. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — May 30, 2022 Joseph Tainter: The Collapse of Complex Societies (Book Review).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Siegel’s recent book, THE BRAINS AND BRAWN COMPANY: How Leading Organizations Blend the Best of Digital and Physical , explores how (and why) many business owners in digitized industries overlook and underappreciate traditional competencies like logistics, manufacturing, customer service, and quality control. Can you tell us more?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2024

That’s more than enough to write a few chapters of a book. Contributed by Robert Glazer , a former EO Boston member who is the founder and chairman of the board of Acceleration Partners , a global partner marketing agency and the recipient of numerous industry and company culture awards.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In his work as a coach, he helps teams simplify and execute on leadership, culture and discipline. People bring things like art, music, books, and even entire nations into existence through personal willingness and ability. Today is the most important day of your life. It did not exist. They brought it to life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

I used to believe that one of the reasons for this phenomenon was that a different venue or culture offered me a change in perspective. Over the years, I have consistently noticed that I get many new and different ideas when I travel away from home and get out of my regular routine.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

They: Accept that time is a precious and fixed resource Know how to separate urgent from important Align their top priorities with their core purpose and or core values Don’t book 100% of their time; they value rest and relaxation Constantly look for things that they should stop doing Are selective about the people they give their energy to.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2021

We wanted to tell a story of people from all different parts of the world, with different upbringing, backgrounds, and cultures. Foster: “I was most impressed by the culture and the environment EO created through GSEA for this event. GSEA has that; it stood out from other competitions.

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OkDork

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The episode also explores her approach to hiring, fostering a positive company culture, and the efficient balance between entrepreneurship and motherhood. From setting revenue goals to creating a business model understandable by a child, she reveals the strategies behind her success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

In his book YES IS THE ANSWER. 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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. Foreign investments can broaden a company’s portfolio while introducing your people to diversities of culture and experience. Often, this is done domestically first, but foreign investments can significantly improve a company’s books.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2023

Creating a bucket of actionable ideas Ideally, the leader lays out a vision of the future through writing a detailed Painted Picture or Vivid Vision three to five years out (see books by Cameron Herold ). Ideally, these results are illustrated on a One-Page Strategic Plan (see books by Verne Harnish ).

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 7, 2014

Some of the best content to be found about startups is locked in books. Thomas Kjemperud asked me yesterday for a 140 character recommendation of one book for founders. These are the books I go back to, time and again, when I have a question or I’m looking for an insight. The BMG is clear and simple but comprehensive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

On top of that, they wouldn’t listen to suggestions about the packaging of the collection—which also must be sustainable in my book. I knew this because the rest of the store featured many pieces which promoted the “fast fashion” culture of buy-use-throw away. How do collaborations amplify your sustainability efforts?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 11, 2021

Over 25% plan to leave their jobs, especially those who rate their company cultures as “C” or lower. Over 40% would leave their current job if they didn’t have the option of remote work for two to three days per week. Over 40% of all employees, especially younger ones, feel concerned about their career progress if they worked from home.

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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. I also have a physical “to do” book and a system for jotting things down and crossing them off that I follow religiously. Weaknesses are no longer obscured by “culture.” This has been my greatest joy in being an entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier, more productive workforce. Your core values tout a culture of inclusion. A great book I’d recommend for more shrewd businesspeople: The Diversity Bonus. The book makes a compelling case for the business value of diversity, especially in knowledge work.”.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

With many companies today struggling to attract and retain talent, a culture of mentorship will put your company ahead of the competition. While competitive compensation is still important, many workers are increasingly motivated by career development opportunities and a positive company culture. million quitting last November.

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Y Combinator

JANUARY 26, 2023

 I'm excited to share that her book Without a Doubt drops on March 7 — and to celebrate, she's hosting a series of online founder firesides. You can pre-order the book here through 1/27 at a 25% discount, and it’ll arrive in time for Women’s History Month.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them. She manages projects that include culture transformation, employee training and development, business coaching, personal branding, public speaking, and writing, for both private and corporate clients globally.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For now, the beta is open to select creators in the cultural space (art, music, wellness, gaming, and more), and for community members, there’s a waitlist. As a Taiwanese American daughter of immigrants who grew up in a culturally diverse Santa Fe neighborhood, founder Jia Ling Yang understands the value of bringing people together.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 31, 2023

Company cultures got out of whack. USV TEAM POSTS: Andy Weissman — Jan 26, 2023 Hume AI Rebecca Kaden — Jan 24, 2023 Journey Clinical’s Series A Albert Wenger — Jan 21, 2023 Termination Shock (Book Review) Things had gotten so nutty, frothy, and out of control that we needed a reset.

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