TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2022

The creative community has been a ripe target for startups building tools and services to serve their interests and needs as they transition from their traditionally offline practices into a digital present and future. “And those numbers are growing,” co-founder and CEO Julio G. . billion valuation. ”).

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JANUARY 17, 2012

It is the first venture capital fund based in Brooklyn--the city’s most exciting and creative borough. Gilt Groupe maintains a significant presence there, as does scores of creative agencies and design firms. It’s a great place to build a business--creative, less expensive, flexible, etc. Brooklyn is my home.

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JUNE 20, 2013

While any exit in NYC is great, what makes this particularly special to those of us on this side of the river is that it was the first tech startup in Brooklyn to sell that was a) native, b) bought for what it did, and perhaps, more importantly, c) had a model whose idea was native to the ideals we promote in this community, namely creativity.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. So the startup work moves to where the startup founders live and not vice versa.

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MAY 26, 2022

“Personal Branding” The term is fingernails on a chalkboard-level cringe for many of the best founders—mostly because it feels most of the people who spend time building their personal brand don’t actually have much there there behind it. Unfortunately, this has real consequences for founders. So how can founders differentiate?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2021

Creatives face late payments, and often opaque industry practices, even as top talent agencies have collectively achieved a valuation of $20 billion. It’s now looking to address the wider problems referred to above, with a new round of funding involving some key players in the creative industries. Contact has now raised a $1.9

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We launched Startup School as an online program in 2017 to support founders actively working on building their companies. On November 9th, we’re also opening Startup School to potential founders who are interested in starting a company in the future. You can register for the new course today.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

But for now … Every year we run a big VC, LP & Tech Summit in Los Angeles (this year downtown) to showcase the best of our community and invite others from around the country. It is a CEO & founder gathering. The Mayor will come and talk about LA innovation. And every year it seems a celebrity or two sneaks in.

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MARCH 8, 2017

For most founders, it seems silly to hire for marketing when you don't have a product in market to sell. Sounds a lot like "community," doesn't it? Communities should be built around values, not around products, so you don't need to wait until you have a product to launch a community. The day it launches?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

When a company’s efforts to identify diverse talent pools aren’t delivering results, it’s time to employ lateral thinking and creative solutions to get out of the rut. The post 5 ways founders and CEOs can diversify their leadership teams appeared first on THE BLOG. Find new ways to access diverse talent pools.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Creative is not a word I typically use to describe myself. In my mind, “creativity” was always reserved for artists and designers, both of which I am not. It wasn’t until I launched my small business, Kono’s Kitchen, in July 2020 that I realized creativity is everything an entrepreneur embodies. Creative Beginnings.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. I gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things. There’s you and your killer CTO co-founder.

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AUGUST 15, 2013

I’m thrilled to announce Brooklyn Bridge Ventures’ investment in Tinybop , a new Brooklyn-based studio building the most creative and thoughtfully-designed educational apps for kids. ” What the team at Tinybop has produced, as I hope you''ll check out, is one of the most creative apps I''ve ever seen.

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DECEMBER 26, 2011

2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. It has the diversity and cheaper rent necessary for great creative potential and I think you're going to see a lot of development next year of Brooklyn as its own unique, but complimentary community of innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It’s critical to business. “Without happy people, we don’t have happy clients, and without happy clients there is no revenue, and without revenue there is no company,” says Lee Deas, Founder of Obviouslee , a marketing and design agency. They feel cared for, and in turn truly care about the community at rygr.”

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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. Rosario also advises that young leaders need to get creative and build sustainable processes.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica By Zoe Sweet “All I wanted to do was make an impact that will transform the education system in Jamaica,” says Kavelle Hylton , a 2022 YLAI Fellow and founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub. Thank you for your entrepreneurial journey, Kavelle! government. government.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 30, 2020

2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta is working hard to develop the small business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the devastating earthquake of 2016. Misión Ecuador entrepreneurs receive entrepreneurial knowledge and tools and through the program are encouraged to be leaders in their communities. Helping people.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2015

It’s my hypothesis of why so many founding teams have 3-4 founders. I’ve seen many first-time founders who had fallings out with their co-founders, had lawsuits, had investors bail on them, lost market momentum. But I’ve been thinking a lot about failure in the past year or so. I fund both types all the time.

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MARCH 14, 2024

Over a decade ago, when I was working for First Round Capital, we opened our doors for “Open Office Hours”—a series of open meetings where any founder could come in and chat with us for 20 minutes each. I’m not sure we backed any of the founders—but that wasn’t the point. We met quite a few smart folks. We had 70 investors sign up!

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StartupNation

AUGUST 8, 2021

But financing isn’t always easy — especially if you’re the proud founder of a brand new business. You still have plenty of creative financing options to fund your business. Creative financing options for new businesses. Crowdfunding is a way for entrepreneurs to fund their businesses through the public community.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Being a part of the business community plays a critical role in the success of small business owners. If you look at the thriving small business owners, you will find that most of them are outstanding community players. To be a part of a community offers you much-needed guidance to survive in a difficult time like now.

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Revolution

JANUARY 27, 2025

Watching these entrepreneurs present their ideas, its impossible not to feel inspirednot just by their creativity, but by their commitment to solving meaningful problems. At Revolution, we know the power of nurturing entrepreneurs in communities outside the usual tech hubs. You represent the spirit of Georgetown, the ingenuity of D.C.,

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Extra time at home allowed many people to tap into their own creativity and inner entrepreneur—not just for those who were unemployed or pursuing a change, but also those dealing with virtual work. Approaching the future with an inclusive and equitable lens is vital as communities begin to rebuild local economic ecosystems.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

María, who was born and raised in El Salvador, is the founder of Masshii. Inspired by her inclusive mission, the YLAI Network team asked her a few questions about how she advocates for and empowers members of her community and how she recommends you become an agent of change. to gain practical experience on my degree.

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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. EO’s members are builders, founders, owners and leaders in their own right. These are lessons I have learned, thanks to all of you.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2023

Creative platform EVEN , which allows artists to sell music directly to fans, said it has closed a $2.2 The company’s CEO and founder, Mag Rodriguez, says he started building the platform last February as a way to help Black and brown artists retain equity in their creative work. Creative platform EVEN raises $2.2M

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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

AUGUST 4, 2020

And every business owner and founder knows that social media is one of the most cost effective ways to market your products and services. . “Our audience loves being involved and it also provides social proof” – Hannah Vasicek, founder and director of FRANCESCA COLLECTIONS . According to some estimates, there are 3.80

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

Who better than our EO community to offer creative strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of stress? I needed more support, so being a founder, I created it. “I I run the world’s largest community (10,000+ members) dedicated solely to stress reduction for entrepreneurs: Dory. “The tax compliance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

From tackling climate change to empowering underrepresented communities, their determination to create a better world is truly inspiring. We can foster an ecosystem that supports and uplifts young entrepreneurs by encouraging creativity, providing investment opportunities, and celebrating achievements.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This interview is with Swayam Doshi , Founder at Suspire. Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire Swayam, welcome to Startup Blog Post! I’m Swayam Doshi, the founder of Suspire. Many of our readers are aspiring founders. Remember, your target audience is not just a demographic; they’re a community of like-minded individuals.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 16, 2021

Creating a community. Entrepreneur David Dávila believes that the key to his coffee company ’s success lies in his community of passionate customers. When your work is “not a 9-to-5, you can get stretched thin,” says YLAI Fellow and founder of TransWave Jamaica Neish McLean. Mentorship and coaching.

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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. Katty Douraghy, EO US Central Bridge, president, Artisan Creative. UGG founder Brian’s Smith’s story at EO GLC. “I My favorite learning event this year was hearing UGG founder Brian Smith’s story at EO GLC.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Navigating Tough Financial Times Managing finances during this period was an exercise in frugality and creativity. But also know that with perseverance, a supportive community, and strategic thinking, it is possible to navigate the journey and emerge victorious.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

When my friend and the father of LA’s tech startup community Bill Gross first demonstrated his company GoTo.com (renamed Overture) on stage at a TED conference he was actually booed (True story. Intuitively most people know that LA isn’t just the entrepreneurial capital of the US but it is also the creative capital.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

The interviews below feature insight from Betty Álvarez, co-founder of C&A Legal Advisors; René Espinoza, founder of the Lazarillo app; and Bibi la Luz González, founder of Eat Better Wa’ik. Embrace creativity and uncertainty, and bring together those who may not work in your exact field to bring in new ideas.

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