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7 Tips for Building a Strong, Vibrant Network

This is going to be BIG.

I was speaking at Internet Week yesterday on networking and so I wanted to gather some of my thoughts. I have a huge network of people here and it's probably the thing I get valled out the most for--and complimented on. Building my network is something that comes naturally to me, but it's also something I put a lot of hard work into.

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How to Launch Your Startup Without a Launch

This is going to be BIG.

Talk about everyone else but yourselfbecause they all have networks, communities and followings. By spotlighting them in collaborations, youre able to borrow from their networks and gain like-minded followers of those folks that you share values with. Instead, talk about your customers, your inspirations, and the people you learn from.

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Hacking Innovation Education in New York

This is going to be BIG.

This is the case when the requirements of these events don’t actually include building a real business or product. Not only that, there’s a hugely disproportionate amount of time spent on pitching for money for these paper ideas. Step #2: Pitch investors. What ever happened to “build it”?

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Dispatches from the Road: Q4 2023

Revolution

Where to go: Book a room at the 21c Cincinnati for an artful stay, explore the country’s glowing commercial history at the American Sign Museum, and catch a Bearcats game at the University of Cincinnati’s Nippert Stadium. See the “ Hotlist ” (a database of promising early-stage companies raising funds in the next 12–18 months) from the event.

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Pitch Perfect: When Competition Meets Collaboration

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As part of our firm’s rebranding strategy for McKenzie Pitch Partners, which was anchored by the publication of founder Hamish McKenzie’s new book, we held an innovative event in New York City that showcased Hamish’s philosophy in action. Honing their strategies and stories with Hamish, both got their best pitches together.

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Strategic Casting: How to Fish For Your Ideal Clients and Employees

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Lay the groundwork before the event and apply to become a speaker or invest in a tradeshow booth. Get involved with non-profits where CEOs serve on the board, attend their galas and events, and get to know the leadership. CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast.

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Two Amazing Women Setting Out on Their Startup Journey

Both Sides of the Table

They pitched on a Wednesday. Getting involved with political events and fund raisers. And still able to make it out to LA networking events. When you think about physical stickers and activity books every parent can understand. Turns out Punky was a childhood hero for Tasha. That’s cute. That happens, right?

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