Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 23, 2024

With over two decades of experience in information systems, project management, and engineering, Angie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization. Her diverse background has equipped her with invaluable skills in project management, budget oversight, and team leadership.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Amid political and social unrest in Nicaragua, his team had to navigate around various stressors and find the best way to efficiently move and export coffee to the US, and David overcame these stressors by communicating as much as possible and having faith in his producers. I want my culture and how I’ve grown up to be reflected in my brand.”

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

Hampton, built by Parr and media veteran Joe Speiser , wants to give high-growth executives a high-impact community to lean on, whether it’s through screen-sharing financials, or asking for advice because there’s only one month of runway left. Chief is a private membership club for women in leadership positions.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

When it’s an older firm (say Fund X or XII) it is often the 3rd generation of leadership, it has historic rules & norms that haven’t been fixed, it has skewed economics and an unclear mission. We also believe it’s important to be strong pillars of our community. In short: We want to be pillars of our community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

There are prosperous associations of entrepreneurs who gather to support, motivate and guide each other, to overcome challenges, leading to greater success—for each company and the community at large. The EO community has had an exponential impact on me. Unity in Community. We are all one community. One culture.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 23, 2019

“More and more, leaders are being held responsible in their organization,” says Ann Skeet, Senior Director for Leadership Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics. Ann guides programs in leadership, business, and social sector ethics, and researches, writes, and speaks about the ethical dilemmas of leaders. Creating community.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 10, 2023

Four leadership lessons from Nelson Mandela In a world facing urgent challenges of social and environmental change, one leader stands out for his unwavering courage, resilience, and visionary approach: Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s leadership style can be likened to that of a shepherd guiding a flock towards a brighter future.

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Impact Hub

JULY 20, 2023

At Impact Hub, a community dedicated to driving positive transformations , we are deeply inspired by Mandela’s incredible story. Join us on this transformative journey as we explore four key leadership lessons we’ve learned from Mandela’s wisdom and unwavering spirit.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Green Depot , based in the Dominican Republic, aims to make the planet, and his community members, more eco-conscious. To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Through educational fundraising summits, a mentorship program in the works, and with the support of ambassadors in four provinces to date, WEDO Canada aims to nurture the next generation of female leaders, and foster a culture of inclusivity and opportunity.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Why we run this particular mission.

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Revolution

JULY 13, 2023

An Acquirer of Choice : Big acquisitions are always challenging, especially for culture-heavy startups. But the leadership at Scopely executed each transaction and integration — from FoxNext Games to DIGIT Game Studios to PierPlay to GSN Games  — with abundant planning, negotiation, and care.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This allows them to retain creative and financial ownership of their brand and IP, an increasingly important part of fostering authentic relationships with communities, fans, and collaborators. Finding ways to support creatives in every stage of their process is critical to pushing this industry forward.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 10, 2022

I’d lived in places where the laws dictate not everyone is equal, and I was all too aware that in some situations, it is dangerous for people in the LGBTQ2S+ community to be themselves. . The community my now husband and I found there was kind, but we were acutely aware our relationship would not be officially recognized.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A unique angle is critical — and with the rapid growth of podcasts as a media form built for communities, going niche and specific is key. Building a learned community Nothing beats honest intellectual conversations. It’s nothing related to sound engineering or fancy marketing strategies. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 15, 2023

Over the last 5 years, the work of the Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) has been growing and evolving to increase access to career paths and leadership roles in technology as an important gateway to wealth generation for the Black community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Conscious leadership. The caring culture he developed also points to his genuine concern for stakeholders. Caring culture. Conscious capitalism contributes to a culture of trust, care and cooperation among the company’s employees and all other stakeholders.

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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

Still, investors, media, and the tech community tend to fall into familiar tropes, approaching female founders and CEOs with downside-focused lines of questioning that perpetuate the precedent. When people can Zoom into a call from nearly anywhere, and teams are distributed, you have to find a different way to build culture and collaboration.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Orbit , a startup that is building tools to help organizations build communities around their proprietary and open-source products, today announced that it has raised a $4 million seed funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz’s Martin Casado. The company describes its service as a “community experience platform.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

Plus, a culture of inclusion translates into a happier, more productive workforce. McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. Your core values tout a culture of inclusion. Indeed, studies show greater diversity yields greater profits. Here’s what we learned: 1. WALK THE TALK.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To honor its entrepreneurial roots, the program’s goal was to elevate entrepreneurs from under-served communities through a range of support. It was created in search of the “untold scent story,” with a culture-led formulation that redefines the constraints of clean fragrance.

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2023

They believe communities everywhere benefit from accessible cuisine that’s proven to be among the healthiest and heartiest in the world. The approach to geographic expansion was unorthodox, to say the least, and required leadership, partners, and investors to lean in to make the move work.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Data shows that ethically-focused honorees outperform peers With so much social, business, and political turmoil seen in today’s culture, Ethisphere, a global leader advancing the standards of ethical business practices, offers some reassurance through its list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2024.

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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. Here’s what they shared: EO Global Leadership Conference (GLC) and MyEO Women Summit. “It’s Wendy Lieber, EO South Florida, co-founder and CEO, ContentBacon. Reconnecting with my team.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2020

Contributed by Will Scott, CEO of Culture Czars and a founding member of EO Wisconsin. Many wonder how this will impact the corporate culture they have worked so hard to establish. The truth is, the principles of maintaining culture don’t change because we are online but the emphasis does. But it doesn’t stop with that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 16, 2019

This honor affirms the company culture we’ve created and is made possible by our team that works day in and day out to make Acceleration Partners an amazing place to work. In too many growing organizations, growth and financial success come at the cost of culture and employee satisfaction.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Ecosystem building and community building is hard. Entrepreneurship ecosystem builders work for social change and impact — working to help their communities thrive. In the podcast, Anika explores how ecosystem building can help unleash the full potential of the makers, doers, innovators and visionaries in our communities.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

They are an integral part of eliminating and mitigating bias in their community. Access the YLAI Network’s workbooks on responsible leadership and partnerships and allyship to learn more about the forms of biases and their impact. Here is what young leaders need to know about implicit bias. Bias shows in many forms. Education is key.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

How to Master the Art of Difficult Conversations in Your Business Shawn Johal (EO Montreal), a leadership speaker, best-selling author, and founder of business growth practice Elevation Leaders , shared how he handles challenging conversations in his company. And I can tell you without a doubt that the system works.” I guarantee it!”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2023

By Ami Kassar, EO Philadelphia president FY2023-25 In late April, I attended the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s Global Leadership Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, along with more than 1,300 EO members from around the world. And if I can help make this community more robust, other entrepreneurs will have similar experiences.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

The EO Global Leadership Conference (GLC) is a two-day, intensive training conference for EO members who volunteer to be leaders in their chapter or region. The high-caliber leadership content and unique experience of networking with other leaders make GLC one of the top entrepreneurial conferences of the year.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

We asked Adrienne to tell us more about the MyEO Tasimba leadership experience. She reminds me daily to stay connected to all I learned about myself and the world during our MyEO trip into the Tasimba leadership experience. We immersed ourselves in the culture and the community. Here’s what she shared: .

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2020

The leadership exemplified by our CEOs has been nothing short of inspiring. That’s why we decided to expand the conversations we were having internally and share them with our broader community through a virtual series on the challenges startups are facing as they look to reopen offices and retail locations. during this tough time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. In Indian culture, it is very common to take on a new name. From a Western perspective, it sounds strange, but it is a core element of Indian culture. In the Sikh culture, this means “The Happy King.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

Establishing a network: Language barriers, cultural differences, and a disorganized startup ecosystem can make networking in Vietnam seem impossible. Members gain access to experts, executive education, leadership development, and a network of successful entrepreneurs — all of which can accelerate your growth. Register now!

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

FFI Ionix’s decision to stay and grow in our state is great news for Delaware and our leadership in the hydrogen economy,” said Governor John Carney. “We This is very exciting for Dover and the greater Dover community,” said Dover Mayor Robin R. Christiansen. About FFI Ionix FFI Ionix Inc.

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