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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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 31, 2022

We started raising funds in addition to making gifts over a decade ago when we started our computer science education work in New York City and Gotham Gives takes that approach to philanthropy and allows us to use it in other areas. It reminds me very much of the way early-stage venture capital works.

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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

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. Costantini: “As adults, it’s our job to encourage self-starters and creative thinking in education.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Piyush’s background is in elementary education. So, he has three areas of focus for giving: education, children and mothers. Make your impact grow exponentially by cultivating a giving culture in your business. Identify the issue you are passionate about—and be open to unexpected opportunities to fulfill your giving goals.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Contributed by Verne Harnish, founder of EO and founder and CEO of Gazelles, a global executive education and coaching company with over 150 coaching partners on six continents. Together with Daniel Marcos (EO Austin), Verne is co-founder of Growth Institute , which provides online executive education based on the Scaling Up methodology.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier, more productive workforce. Despite these tangible benefits, some employers struggle to maintain a staff made up of people with diverse education, races , ethnicities, sexual orientations, ages and religions. Your core values tout a culture of inclusion. WALK THE TALK.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 7, 2022

When sellers have multiple options to choose from, they sometimes choose a buyer based on culture fit over money. EO members are fortunate to have a variety of resources to tap into as they prepare for this critical step, including situational mentorship , executive education opportunities and virtual learning events.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2023

It has already started disrupting many industries, most notably education and computer programming. 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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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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Jason Malki

APRIL 17, 2023

I studied Psychology and Sociology in university and wanted to apply my education to a non-clinical setting. I came across the book Ogilvy on Advertising written by David Ogilvy, and it sparked my interest in advertising and a need to deeply understand the consumer to see successful outcomes. I’m a builder.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Meet some of the outstanding African entrepreneurs addressing challenges in sectors ranging from finance to healthcare to education and keep an eye out for the program’s Dealbook, where the full cohort will be featured. African aesthetics have inspired the global fashion industry and cultural icons worldwide. Technology services.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2013

One of most fascinating & enjoyable books on the topic is Bill Bryson’s “ Made in America ,” which demystifies the origins of the English language and why Americans speak more traditional English than the English do. (I I know, I know … just read the book). My kids are growing up in Los Angeles in 2013.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 26, 2023

That doesn’t mean I’m advising founders to permanently move to Silicon Valley, but all of the best founders I’ve met have spent serious time in the Bay, immersing themselves in the tech culture and dynamics of the region. HW: What’s the dumbest argument that our industry is currently having and why is it “remote vs hybrid/in-person?”

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StartupNation

JANUARY 16, 2022

Complete online travel management and booking services. . As edtech features continue to impact the education and business worlds alike, new edtech startups will continue to pop up in the market. Open Education Resources (OERs) like StuDocu aim to remove information silos by bridging the gap between students and study resources.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2017

All mentors complete our required minimum 16 hours of mentoring continuing education units (CEUs). Our program is headed by the director of Training and Development, Heather Turell. Our staff interpreters comprise our mentoring team, affording them the opportunity to act in a leadership role. Never stop improving.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was mainly educated in accounting and finance. Understand the culture, understand the market, protect your IP where possible, seek support and leverage on government resources, speak to your advisors or investors who help to open doors or might direct you otherwise. And when did you first think about starting a fund? Schwarzman.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

You already have some type of small-scale manufacturing business in your community, and as you learn more about these businesses in this book, you may start to notice them. Local residents can use their skills, be business owners, build community wealth, and retain what is special about the neighborhood’s culture with these businesses.

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Hunter Walk

JANUARY 23, 2022

This includes: Where and when I was born; my health; the cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic benefits; and so on. Frank has done research in this area, most notably in his book “ Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy.” Cornell University professor Robert H.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. Booking.com started in 1996 and was later acquired by Priceline Group (now called Booking Holdings) in 2005. Digital health, education, B2B SaaS. Renaat Berckmoes , partner, Fortino.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 28, 2021

Andy Grove’s book and motto, “only paranoid survive” is part of Jim and Chris’s corporate DNA to be looking to be better and be more accessible to their customers. He educates himself. Trying new things is all a part of our corporate culture. Social commerce. 1800 Flowers was created with no money and a lot of debt.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2018

His parents worked all day so he grew up with his grandmother who taught him the value of an education. He eventually decided to become a nanny in an affluent home in LA to afford his education. education: bi-cultural, bi-national and bi-lingual. He went to college to study art and design. She was graduated in 2017?—?the

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 9, 2019

Not only that, but I've observed, over the years, how Rachel is very purposeful in attending premium events and masterminds to educate herself as a business owner. An author of four books, two of them best-sellers. His latest book is Celebrity CEO. Leadership and Culture. Lessons in Entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Their chat covered topics as far afield as Airbnb’s “work anywhere” policy, how it’s addressing liability issues for hosts and his biggest regret from the COVID-19 era: I overrode the host cancellation policy and refunded more than a billion dollars of guest bookings. Image Credits: Guild Education. I was a little less authentic.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

Moreover, the more educated we are, the more likely we are to engage in such active rejection. That’s why research demonstrates that the more educated you are, the more polarized your beliefs will be around scientific issues that have religious or political value overtones, such as stem cell research, human evolution and climate change.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 3, 2021

The team is developing an augmented reality (AR) platform for mobile phones that allows the user to visit historical and cultural sites with life-like visuals and in-depth information. Everyone that completes our challenging curriculum is a winner in my book.

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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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Tomasz Tunguz

JULY 28, 2018

A great management culture provides a competitive edge when hiring talent. Education is important. They meet monthly, read management books and discuss the best ways to deploy the strategies in the startup. And that extends all the way to the highest level: the CEO. These reviews accelerate or retard recruiting efforts.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 13, 2022

So, as you prepare to turn over the reins to another; to separate from a business that has become a part of your being, it is time to think of nothing but the good done, the examples set, the positive company culture you leave behind. Write a book. Remember the lessons learned, and friendships gained. Here are some thoughts for you.

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EntreWorks Consulting

JULY 27, 2020

I just finished an interesting new book by Martin Sandbu, economics writer for The Financial Times. He does not view cultural clashes as the key factors behind this backlash, and instead argues that economic disconnection is the driving force behind these sentiments.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Founder Christina York created the tech to work as augmented reality for published books but quickly pivoted into health care when she found the technology could be readily used as pediatric patient distraction during medical procedures. It also just won the Digiday Worklife Award for Most Collaborative Culture. and the world.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2016

Ashoka’s Michael Zakaras caught up with Kim to learn of her guiding principles, how she and the New Belgium team translate them into business practice, and what this means for young people and education today. New Belgium is admired for its culture of engagement that you formalized in 2013 when you sold the company to your co-workers.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 13, 2020

Anyone who’s run an accelerator, a grant program, reviewed book/screenplay manuscripts, or been in charge of hiring has an impossible challenge: how do you find the proverbial needle in the haystack? I don’t want unlucky people working in this department. The answer is usually some variation on, “start sifting.”

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In Daniel Pink’s book “Drive,” he covers how autonomy, mastery and purpose are the main drivers of motivation. Education says you care. I’ve had a few attempts at explaining this to people from other professions, and it turns out hacker culture is baffling. As an employer, you can invest in them as individuals as well.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 6, 2017

Whether it was Philip who taught me how to write a proper Java function (10 lines or less), or Kim and Scott who are great managers, or the partners at Redpoint who invested a huge amount of time to educate me, those collections of experiences have taught me far more than I could’ve expected. Worklife is nuanced.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Online education. One of the most profound books I have ever read is Jared Diamond’s “ Collapse ” in which he talks about how and why historical cultures have collapsed and disappeared and the quick answer is that it always comes rapidly from over exploitation of natural resources.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Birb An apartment rental app to search for the best offers in a user’s favorite neighborhoods Book Box A library service for corporations to provide employees access to books and reading material Corner “The modern, frictionless way to set up a renovation with a pre-designed kitchen entirely online.”

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