Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

In 2017 we began inserting an “Inclusion Clause” into our term sheets because we believe that the culture one establishes at the earliest stages of one’s business will set out the course of how it will grow and develop. We strive to invest in companies that are consciously working to create a diverse leadership team?—?one

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

In this episode, a wood furniture maker, a Church leadership recruitment firm executive, and a design agency founder talk about how they’ve been a success. Do they have the same cultural fit as you? Mentorship. Mentorship has been so important to me in building SmartHustle. Narrow Focus. However, be careful.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Salyer made the decision to take her community service commitment to a new level in November 2008 when she successfully ran for the Ward 6 City Council seat. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. How can a decade have flown by!

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

This is part of broader efforts to contribute to the creation of a paying-it-forward culture. The opportunities we have been providing are an entrance point to becoming part of a community that enables you to create new economic models. Business resilience is very dependent on leadership. We organized a number of events.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Despite a culture that pushes founders to the edge of their physical, mental and personal limits as they build their company, we insist that they fly solo. A healthy leadership is a healthy company. Tiger Woods is famous for having worked with many coaches to switch up his tactics and keep exceeding in his performance. Lead by example.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

The startup community must defend merit-based immigration. Once talent has come on board, inclusive culture and retention become key metrics of DEI progress. The data show that progress within one demographic element can be more nuanced when considering people who represent multiple marginalized communities (e.g.,

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. It’s fair to say that the Seattle startup community would not be where it is today without Techstars.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Mitsue Kurihara gave an overview of the DBJ Women Entrepreneurs Center and the competition they’ve held for the past four years which invites women of all ages to present their business models for a grand prize of 5 million yen and a year of mentorship. I was particularly captivated by Fujiyo Ishiguro’s story and presentation.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 22, 2023

My leadership was crucial in overcoming the challenges posed by COVID-19 and significant organizational changes. I provided mentorship to the CTO and Head of Development, focusing on stabilizing their delivery processes. My primary focus was on stabilizing development flows, enhancing leadership, and cultivating a positive culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is proud to support International Women’s Day (IWD), which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women. Equality between genders is good for business, great for communities and essential for business growth.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

EO members Jeff Crilley and Joel Patterson recently held a short interview on The Jeff Crilley Show , a radio program in Dallas, where they both discussed the roles of business, family and community in their entrepreneurial journeys. Jeff and Joel also discuss how they have benefited from their Forum through experience sharing and mentorship.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Trevor Ewen , COO, QBench Networking Through Mentorship Startups need all the help they can get—and often, a mentor will introduce a new founder to various contacts to propel them forward.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

When CFE was founded by famed NASA administrator and former U-M professor Thomas Zurbuchan in 2008, its aim was to evangelize entrepreneurship in Ann Arbor and to help instill the entrepreneurial mindset into the regional culture. along with students from UM-Flint, UM-Dearborn, and community colleges across the state of Michigan.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

He goes on to say, “We live in a highly individualistic culture. Do they have a strong sense of culture? I find no better way to get a feeling for local communities than to sit with a group of early-stage entrepreneurs and talking about the local scene. ” So true. You get a feel for the company “vibe.”

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Reforge

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Breaking Free from Scrum Purists When we asked our community of experts to weigh in on why religious adherence to Scrum has become ineffective, we were met with a unanimous response: Scrum purists over-index on status reporting to the Scrum Master. It comes down to company culture and everybody involved understanding that things do change.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

These are women who have fought against all odds, made a mark in the business world and crafted their own brands of leadership. She has also created a culture that authentically values giving back and making a positive difference in the world. I hope these women entrepreneurs can give you the same dose of motivation that they gave me!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Problems with workplace culture A major obstacle facing many women in tech is an unfriendly, male-dominated culture. While it is difficult to quantify culture, several pieces of information point to common problems that women experience. Unwelcome cultural environments create situations where women may feel compelled to leave.

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Y Combinator

MAY 1, 2019

I went to Georgia Tech for my undergrad in Computer Science, and I just found such a supportive community there that it was able to help support my natural interest, but also help me through the hard times. I think that if I were to rejoin the tech industry now, I don’t know whether or not I would go for a leadership role or an IT role.

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