Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2010

Why liberal arts undergraduate degrees can be more valuable than economics / business undergraduate degrees. Should you have 7 people doing your seed round and why Ron Conway is the S&P 500 of Venture Capital (this discussion starts at minute 59). Our guest was Mo Koyfman of Spark Capital. Content, of course, is the same!].

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. book, I’ve bookmarked a few crucial things during this journey. The answer “countless” would be a sheer exaggeration, yet there was quite a number. Today, while flipping through the past 20 years of Event Tickets Center (ETC), the “pages” in my work (and life!)

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

This was really a fun week at TWiVC because we decided to have an entrepreneur come and talk about raising capital rather than having a VC come on. We had Farb Nivi , who is the founder & CEO of Grockit , a website that enables online group learning. He’s also candid, humble and helpful. I think you’ll enjoy watching this week’s video.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Where to go: Start your day with a pastry from Wild Crumb, shop Bozeman-area artisan creations at Biome Slow Craft, and head up M Trail for a steep, rewarding climb. Where to go: Start the day with a 12-ounce pour-over at Bungalow Coffee Co., Here’s a snapshot of the stops and connections we made in Q3. Where we went: Houston, TX?

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. book, I’ve bookmarked a few crucial things during this journey. The answer “countless” would be a sheer exaggeration, yet there was quite a number. Today, while flipping through the past 20 years of Event Tickets Center (ETC), the “pages” in my work (and life!)

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Seven years ago (yesterday, it seems… I had the date wrong in my calendar), I started this blog. I did it because I had gotten into a daily habit of writing working on a book for college students. I never got it published (might go back and edit it at some point), but I liked the discipline of writing and needed an outlet.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 13, 2020

In his book The Innovation Stack , he recounts how he and his cofounder, Jack Dorsey of Twitter, approached the problem of credit cards with a new perspective. In your book, The Innovation Stack , you talk about the difference between and entrepreneur and a business person. What is an Innovation Stack? What is it?

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A lot of people ask me what I think of posting to Twitter these days… (I’ll start calling it X as soon as I learn to stop saying Battery Tunnel and Triborough Bridge). That’s a complex question that should start with answering the following questions: What formats will you enjoy creating for the most? Audio/video vs writing?

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Gust

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Carmine Gallo, in one of his books a while back on secrets, “ The Innovation Secrets of Steve Jobs ,” outlines Jobs “insanely different principles for breakthrough success.” Kick start your brain. Jobs was a great corporate storyteller, turning product launches into an art form. Quote from Steve Jobs via Flickr.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

Coveys classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People covers personal development and time management, such as prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and maintaining focus to achieve personal and professional success. In the first days of their startup, the founder drives progress; at times, the challenges may be overwhelming.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

But I did read a couple of books on the topic that were useful: 1. And so I started walking away. We all think we’re good at them. Most people aren’t that good. For many the idea of negotiations is “let’s split the difference 50/50.” ” In some situations this is the right answer. Getting to Yes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2021

In MyEO groups, you can: • Gather a group for a poker night • Sail with EO members in the Caribbean Sea • Learn how to write and publish a book • Enjoy a whiskey-tasting tour • Learn and share industry-specific knowledge. Members of EO have access to multiple programmes and events to help entrepreneurs grow both personally and professionally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Over the past three years, there has been a marked increase in the number of women pursuing entrepreneurship, with an estimated 40 percent of new businesses in the United States started by women. In Australia, we’ve seen similar growth, with the number of businesses owned by women increasing to over 35 percent in 2022.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

I booked several high-profile meetings in advance. The most common questions I’ve gotten over the past week have been a variant of: Was SXSW worth it? Was it just one big party? Should I go next year? Why do your eyes still look so bloodshot? And I’ve learned a new term, I arrived home with SxSARS). I stayed out late. Strike that.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

Part 1/3 of Interview: The Beginnings of Mike’s Entrepreneurial Journey [ Minutes: start – 13 ]. This is an interview you’re not going to want to miss, I promise. Now, he ‘outsources’ his investments through John Frankel of Frankel Asset Management. Thank you, John. I appreciate the write-up and your continued support of this blog.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Creative arts, such as music, photography, etc. Online courses are gaining immense popularity among aspiring entrepreneurs, students and professionals alike. Thus, launching an online course is a perfect business idea for anyone who has knowledge and expertise in a particular niche or subject. But, how do you do that? Let’s find out.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 17, 2019

Ken Honda is the author of Happy Money: The Japanese Art of Making Peace with Your Money. He is a bestselling author of self-development books and has sold more than seven million copies worldwide. Ken recently shared a sneak peek of his philosophy behind achieving “happy money.” How does that impact a person’s life?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 8, 2024

Chris Dixon, who leads the A16Z crypto fund , and has been an entrepreneur, VC, and friend of mine for over twenty years, has written a book called Read Write Own that is available for pre-order now and will start shipping at the end of the month. You can own your art. Chris’s book has three parts. You can own your music.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

Specifically what is often not in the DNA of founders are sales skills. Nor do they exist in the investors of early-stage companies. The result is a lack of knowledge of the process and of sales people themselves. My first startup was no different. While we did fine learning on the fly, it turned out that a lot of what we did was wrong.

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StartupNation

JUNE 1, 2025

What if leadership was an art form? Here are a few creative ways to start sketching the future of leadership today: Draw Outside the Lines : Forget traditional goal setting. Here are a few creative ways to start sketching the future of leadership today: Draw Outside the Lines : Forget traditional goal setting.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The words “sleep” and “entrepreneur” may seem like strange bedfellows unless you are running a start-up in areas such as making mattresses or developing a new Sleep app. Contributed by Giles Watkins, coach, mentor and author of Positive Sleep: A Holistic Approach To Resolve Sleep Issues and Transform Your Life. .

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 2, 2021

SEO goes a lot deeper than that, but it’s an excellent place to start.). From the day you start your business, you need to keep your finances organized. Whether you choose to track your own income and expenses or hire a bookkeeper or accountant to do it for you, you’ll never regret starting early. Go for simple and memorable.

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Gust

DECEMBER 9, 2012

It would be no fun if starting a business was simply plotting a straight line between your idea and success, with no challenges along the way. That doesn’t mean that starting a business should be a random walk into the unknown. Image via Facebook. Relish it, or if it scares you, don’t try it. Identify your beacon in the fog.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 5, 2021

The slate of nine films selected by Mailchimp and Oscilloscope – ranging from shorts to feature-length – uniquely capture the spirit of entrepreneurship and speak truthfully to the ups and downs of starting a business. Editor’s Note – Huge props to Mailchimp for always INNOVATING. Official Selection, Sundance 2021 ).

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Travel and tourism are slowly starting to move again in the wake of COVID-19 crashing over the world and sending us to shelter in place. “Now that we are starting to invest again, we are going into investment mode,” she added. .” ” Peek has now raised more than $100 million in the last 10 years.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

I’ve started writing up some of those sales & marketing lessons and I plan to continue to build that section out over time. Specifically what is often not in the DNA of founders are sales skills. Nor do they exist in the investors of early-stage companies. My first startup was no different. He called his business TEDIC.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. That’s why we started developing our creator series. Empowering Individuals to Uncover their Creative Potential with the ‘Creator Series’ Q.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Contributed to EO by Marina Byezhanova , an active member-leader within EO and a member of EO Canada Bridge chapter. An entrepreneur, global speaker and university instructor, she is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs to stand out, speak up and be radically authentic. Entrepreneurship is a blend of many skills.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. Damion holds black belts in several martial arts, bringing the mindset of being present through to his experience in life and business.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2021

And yet, managing your professional life as a model, actor, writer or designer remains a mish-mash of emails, manual booking processes and dreaded PDFs. Late last year the Contact platform launched, initially offering models a way to take bookings and manage some aspects of their work. Contact has now raised a $1.9 million (£1.4

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Guy Kawasaki

MARCH 3, 2015

The implication is that entrepreneurs should start with megalomaniac goals in order to succeed. Inspired by The Art of Profitability by Adrian Slywotzsky). Frustration with the current state of the art is the hallmark of this path. There is a myth that successful companies begin with grandiose ambitions. Isn’t this interesting?

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Guy Kawasaki

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

However, most successful companies started off targeting a market or two and growing (often unexpectedly) to a large size by addressing other markets. This post is a tiny part of Guy Kawasaki’s latest book, The Art of the Start 2.0. This post is a tiny part of Guy Kawasaki’s latest book, The Art of the Start 2.0.

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Guy Kawasaki

MARCH 9, 2015

When the meeting starts, you should set the stage for the rest of the pitch. Catapult the start. Twenty minutes is because meetings often start late and people with Windows machines need forty minutes to make the projector work. For entrepreneurs, the operative phrase is, “I pitch, therefore I am.” Then bring your own projector.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Agarwal then started Polytopal, a “human-centered AI” consulting company that worked with brands like Spotify, Meta and Nestlé to develop various intelligent systems. As generative AI like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2 attract investor attention, startup entrepreneurs are looking to cash in with new business models built around them.

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Founders Coop

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Things were just starting to pick up again when the bottom fell out of the global economy. When borrowing is free all kinds of strange things start to happen. – Startups booking sales to other startups laundered the money flood and called it “blitzscaling”. Easy to spot stuff like price inflation and frothy equity markets.

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StartupNation

JUNE 29, 2021

Tips for starting a successful subscription-based business. So, while the benefits of starting a subscription-based business might be clear (who wouldn’t want to be the next Netflix?) So, while the benefits of starting a subscription-based business might be clear (who wouldn’t want to be the next Netflix?), Keep it simple.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

We had to bear in mind that we started our company in turbulent political times in a country when most of our clients were overcome with a tidal wave of uncertainty and pending change. When I started EnQPractice rejection became an enormous part of my professional life again. Sound familiar?

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