Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

New technologies enable creatives to not only produce work and run their businesses, but also break down roadblocks that have historically stifled the ability to remain independent. Artists and creators now have more opportunities to work on their own terms without corporate capital, obligations or oversight.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 15, 2021

The platform, produced by Vivendi, includes documentaries, podcasts, articles and interviews between experts and known players in the chess community. In many ways, it’s a vertical-specific version of the chess MasterClass he did years ago, with a big focus on community and variety. Image Credits: Kasparovchess.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids. In an era where Pacific languages are endangered and cultural knowledge gaps are widening, we exist to revitalise and strengthen cultural knowledge and identity in young people.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Antonio Lennert , a member of EO Canada Bridge, is an entrepreneur, designer and community builder. He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. Canada is not known to be a surfing hotspot,” said Lennert. “In

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

We are, indeed, in a moment in time when technology, opportunity and understanding converge toward a more caring way of conducting business at scale. The caring culture he developed also points to his genuine concern for stakeholders. Caring culture. The new wave of consumers is making different choices. Conscious leadership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Yet, as I mark five years leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as its CEO, it’s a good time to reflect on five key insights gained from such a remarkable community of business founders. How can I help them grow as individuals, and help us grow as a community? It is a time that has tested many of us.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 17, 2021

From my experience, the business community can strengthen its every member if we build it on cooperation, not competition. Competition became an integral part of society due to historical, cultural, and other factors. Competition can drive creativity if we look at it healthily. I’m not naive?—?I’m Who’s the real enemy?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 16, 2022

We asked EO members about their most memorable moments and inspiring in-person encounters in the EO community. Daniel Pink’s presentation, The Power of Regret , provided an opportunity to rethink and re-frame my mindset. Katty Douraghy, EO US Central Bridge, president, Artisan Creative. Reconnecting with my team.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. It was a culture shock,” she states. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work.

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This is going to be BIG.

OCTOBER 19, 2016

It means a lot to me to find financial opportunities investing in companies that I can be really proud of--education companies like Tinybop and Tinkergarten , or companies at the forefront of fair labor practices like Homer Logistics. Moreover, it has a community built around diverse perspectives, support and empowerment.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 27, 2022

America truly is the land of opportunity, especially to people who grow up in third world countries and fight adversity every day while seeking to create a better life for themselves and their loved ones. Creating Popongo was one such opportunity, a chance to challenge myself as well as fill a need and connect people.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole. Talk about needing to tap into our creativity! An opportunity to learn? Not sure which position is right for you?

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County. For many cities, a history of red-lining , unequal development, and decisions to build highways through thriving minority communities contributed in significant ways to disparities in wealth and access to opportunities in our neighborhoods.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County, please visit the first article in the series found here. Each community has particular strengths and unique challenges for business owners. A COMMUNITY DESIGN PROCESS. FRANKLIN COUNTY, FORWARD CITIES.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. From a cultural perspective, I grew up on a diet of Hollywood culture and movies and TV shows. And so, to me, America was this place of idealism and opportunity, and California was this deeply optimistic place.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In collaboration with statewide economic development partners, the DPP team works with site selectors, executives and developers focused on where to locate or grow a business and helps with reviewing potential sites, cost-of-living analyses and funding opportunities, including available tax credits and incentives.

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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.,

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Governor Phil Murphy has made a commitment to bring a resurgence to our state’s downtowns by bringing more business, arts, and culture to attract residents and commuters. They also serve to foster arts and cultural activities, which drive dynamic, thriving communities. This first tranche of A.R.T.

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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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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Impact Hub Waikato: Empowering indigenous entrepreneurs In a town grappling with economic challenges and social disparities, Impact Hub Waikato is committed to fostering indigenous entrepreneurship and creativity. It has birthed a tight-knit community of creative entrepreneurs who share a deep bond and who consistently offer mutual support.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Impact Hub Waikato: Empowering indigenous entrepreneurs In a town grappling with economic challenges and social disparities, Impact Hub Waikato is committed to fostering indigenous entrepreneurship and creativity. It has birthed a tight-knit community of creative entrepreneurs who share a deep bond and who consistently offer mutual support.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The app, which seeks to support those struggling with mental health issues, was built by Balvin and his two co-founders Mario Chamorro, a creative wellness activist and acting CEO; and Patrick Dowd, a creative strategist, and the company’s COO. The company says that, while a co-founder, Balvin will be chief dream officer, or CDO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. Three Ways to Use ChatGPT to Enhance Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Eden Gillott (EO Los Angeles), is president of strategic communications and crisis PR firm Gillott Communications.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For startups wishing to build their brand and cement their place in the local community, employing the skills of artists and supporting public art projects can be an excellent means of doing so. While art is primarily considered to provide social and cultural benefits to the society it exists in, it also has commercial advantages.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none. I was running my security company and I had an Advisory Board. In 2007 I came across EO.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

She created the SoGal community in LA, one of the largest global networks for women entrepreneurs and investors. When I first discovered this, I felt I had to do something about it because it was a universal pain point felt by women entrepreneurs in the SoGal community. I couldn’t NOT do something about it,” she adds.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

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 At Blumira, you find similar connections. Good goes around.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 4, 2023

By promoting a culture of daily check-ins and employing technology for real-time collaboration and progress tracking, we overcame the difficulty of maintaining a sense of urgency and accountability. We complement this approach with robust digital tools for project management and communication.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 19, 2012

Eighty percent of Etsy's employees live in Brooklyn and I'd venture to say that half the startup community in general lives here. 3) There's a big opportunity for "community arbitrage." It's something I've been thinking about a lot--how startup communities get created, and more recently, what roll will Brooklyn play.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp All grown up: A decade of impact and community A decade ago, a group of four individuals embarked on a daring journey that began as Hub Accra and has since transformed into a thriving community for innovative thinkers.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Impact Hub Network Global team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp All grown up: A decade of impact and community A decade ago, a group of four individuals embarked on a daring journey that began as Hub Accra and has since transformed into a thriving community for innovative thinkers.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2021

Building a talent pool means cultivating a process and a community by which hiring managers can find the right people for the right job. Professional development opportunities and social responsibility benefits also make the top 10. Supportive workplace cultures. New opportunity for diversity. so where do you start?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Assuming you thought through the tokenomics and underlying utility of the token, a properly executed airdrop to a well thought-out group of recipients can attract high quality users, reward the community for their efforts, and help projects ensure they have an active and aligned group from day one. In my experience, this is a mistake.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. 3 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Enhance Entrepreneurial Decision-Making Eden Gillott (EO Los Angeles), is president of strategic communications and crisis PR firm Gillott Communications.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The massive wave of professionals who are opting out of their current jobs might be a boon for the startup community. You just have to get creative with your recruitment and retention processes. How to Create a Culture of Integrity with a Remote Team. Must-read: How to Staff a Strong Culture on a Shoestring Budget.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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Startup Blogpost

APRIL 21, 2023

Ben Gibson , Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Award-Winning Pharmacist, Awesome We Can Do It Better Together Networking Opportunities Employees value opportunities to build their network, and companies should strive to provide this for them.

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