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In Defense of Uber: An Unbiased Opinion

Both Sides of the Table

It’s not just about people like me who can (and do) turn up in nearly any city in the US and immediately book a ride. I attend meetings and when they are 15 minutes or so from being done I subtly pull out my phone and get Uber ready to whisk me off to my next meeting. At least that’s where my internal compass lands.

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Start-ups are all Naked in the Mirror

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We went through the euphoria of massive exposure at the time of our launch due to an article that ran in the Financial Times. My competitors from those days STILL love to talk about how much money we raised in February 2000 (get over it already!). I figured it out. And you’re looking at ourselves naked in the mirror.

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Should You Consider Replacing Yourself as CEO?

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My internal compass has always steered me strongly toward the belief that founders who can scale with their startup companies are better to back that founders who eventually need to hire a CEO. You took the biggest leap of faith. You can watch it here. It’s your baby. So give up the CEO role?

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The Painful Experience That Inspired One Entrepreneur to Greatness

Entrepreneurs' Organization

While driving around with a friend who owned a tow truck business, she had an Aha! I truly believe ‘You get out of it what you put into it’.” And so you give them one opportunity,” she explained. Most people will give you their best and show you exactly what they can do to prove themselves.

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Elevate Your Startup’s Future with 4 Financial Forecasting Game-Changers

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In the fast-paced world of startups, financial forecasting can often be overlooked or considered a back-burner issue. While it may involve some speculation, the key is to make the forecast as data-driven as possible. Knowing your financial standing can also help when external funding is needed, for instance, through venture debt.

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3 Surefire Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Customers

Entrepreneurs' Organization

What you’re selling might not stand out anymore or, worse, could become the least attractive option. How can you avoid these scenarios? As entrepreneurs, we can and should do better. Maximize innovation, minimize oscillation Of course, you can’t always please everyone all the time.

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Empowering Members to Lead Leaders: EO’s Path of Leadership

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level but need help deciding which path to take? 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. Sign me up.