Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

Drawing from the experiences of CEOs, Co-Founders, and other leaders, we’ve compiled fourteen diverse perspectives. By fostering open communication, actively listening to all sides, and seeking win-win solutions, you can turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation.

advice 98

advice startup collaboration frameworks 98

StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

“We always say unapologetically: we’re here to win, we’re here to win big, and our opportunity is big.” ” That was Lori Coulter, CEO and co-founder of Summersalt, speaking at the State of the Midwest Startup Community 2020. Don’t let venture capitalists deter you from opportunity. Summersalt (St.

founder 122

founder health innovation communities 122

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.

sustainability 246

sustainability creativity communities networking 246

TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

Maya Moufarek, founder of Marketing Cube , spent more than 15 years working for companies like Google and American Express before launching her own growth consultancy. That’s why I founded MarketingCube.co , a boutique strategic growth consultancy for innovative startups and scaleups.

founder 96

founder startup hospitality frameworks 96

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2020

Written by Parveen Dhupar , chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations Inc. Give them the opportunity to grow and flourish. Parveen Dhupar is the founder and chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations , a creative agency based in Mississauga, Ontario. My name is Parveen Dhupar. Redirect the conversation.

creativity 207

creativity education leadership innovation 207

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!”

consulting 111

consulting entrepreneurial ecosystem real estate leadership 111

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

. “There are things you can do to make sure you’re not alone” Andrea Grisdale, founder and CEO at IC Bellagio and a member of EO Italy. EO has given me so many educational opportunities that have been: (1) worth their weight in gold; and (2) perfect for spending time with people who are “in the same boat”.

entrepreneurship 317

entrepreneurship entrepreneurs peer-to-peer board 317

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Some of the common best practices to keep in mind when building an inclusive workplace, according to Ideal , include fair treatment and equal access to opportunities; a focus on teamwork and collaboration; representation at all levels; diversity, equity and inclusion training, and education; and effective and consistent communication.

networking 246

networking entrepreneurship consulting creativity 246

TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

In some parts of Africa, it was a great opportunity for telemedicine to make new inroads. Launched in 2012, Rocket Health’s offers online medical consultation, collection of samples and the delivery of medicines. In the long-term it will pursue growth opportunities in West Africa. They charge a $3 consultation fee and $1.5

health 98

health consulting hospitality creativity 98

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Kent recently became the seventh certified Conscious Capitalism consultant globally. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire. Conscious leadership.

capital 285

capital culture sustainability leadership 285

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Contributed by Bryan Adams , the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative , a global employer branding agency. Lily Zheng, a DEI strategist and consultant, suggests asking what would need to happen for the most intersectionally marginalized person to thrive at your organization.

culture 263

culture peer-to-peer sustainability networking 263

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Team Asia Daily spoke to one such venture capitalist Jessie Wu , an early-stage investor at Upshot Ventures, in an exclusive interview, shedding light upon her investment journey while paving the way for upcoming startup founders and venture capital investors. Jessie Wu brings a thoughtful lens to early-stage investing.

investing 72

investing investment financing finance 72

StartupNation

JULY 19, 2021

Schedule a Consultation with AccessPoint. While traditionalists only comprise 2% of today’s workforce, employers should still support the few who remain by providing stability and ample opportunities to contribute. Fun fact: Gen Xers make up the highest percentage of startup founders at 55%. Baby boomers (1946- 1964) = 25%.

culture 95

culture consulting collaboration mentorship 95

TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2021

To this end, marketers develop creative ways to gather lists of, and information on, key contacts at these potential partners. For companies that require FDA approval, commercial advisors, consultants and board members fully take on the partnership strategy work (which represents the bulk of the marketing needs) prior to the Series A round.

consulting 111

consulting strategy hospitality creativity 111

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.

innovation 109

innovation creativity culture startup ecosystem 109

TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2022

As illustrated by games like AI Dungeon, AI — while imperfect — can inject surprising creativity and novelty into branching narrative storytelling. “ Inworld is a creative platform for building virtual characters for immersive realities. Inworld AI was founded on this premise.

creativity 97

creativity incubation accelerator venture capital 97

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The round, led by Blackbird, also included participation from Shasta Ventures, Icehouse Ventures, Ascential and brand consultant Mark Ritson. They’re focused “less on immediate conversion and more on building long-term growth through highly effective, creative marketing,” he said. ” “A common language.”

consulting 78

consulting creativity health strategy 78

StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. So, why should startup founders care about attracting and retaining a diverse workforce? Myth 1: Startup founders are young . Fastest growing 0.1

innovation 97

innovation startup creativity funders 97

David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. For more background, see Revenue-Based Investing: A new option for founders who care about control. Who are the major Revenue-Based Investing VCs?

founder 74

founder investing investment venture capital 74

Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. Ajay Mistry , Founder, Gambit Partners The Power of Delegation It is important to delegate.

development 111

development consulting strategy communities 111

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

So perhaps this kind of environment presents a very scrambled opportunity , pun intended.” Also, Ehab Bandar, founder at design consultancy Bigtable.co, told TechCrunch back in September that “designers, and especially cross-functional teams, hate to switch software. You can find more information about the event here.

construction 125

construction VC consulting creativity 125

David Teten VC

MARCH 21, 2024

My Partner Winter Mead, Founder & CEO of Coolwater Capital , the accelerator for emerging VC fund managers, said: “Fewer than 5 of the 180 emerging managers we’ve worked with are raising via 506c, in order to get in front of more retail LPs, who are generally already following the GP, e.g., through the GP’s newsletter or community.

capital 52

capital advice consulting VC 52

Startup Blogpost

APRIL 21, 2023

We’ve gathered insights from 12 industry leaders, including CEOs, founders, and directors, to shed light on the top benefits that startup employees desire. Creating opportunities for employees to attend these events is crucial, as it allows them to build a strong network and ultimately advance their careers.

mentorship 59

mentorship startup education networking 59

Startup Blogpost

MAY 11, 2023

To understand the value of business consulting for startups, we reached out to CEOs, founders, and other business leaders for their insights. From understanding the bigger picture to breaking free from constraints, discover the top 14 benefits of business consulting for startups, as shared by these experienced professionals.

consulting 98

consulting startup peer-to-peer strategy 98

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 17, 2014

With one company, a founder and his super inspirational, creative, and established buddy hatch a plan to build a very strong content brand that serves as a platform for a lot of diverse revenue streams--events, ecommerce, advertising. Every startup has been in flux at one point or another as to founder roles, key hires, and plans.

pitching 321

pitching consulting VC venture capital 321

TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Colin Turner is co-founder and COO of Postscript , an SMS marketing platform leveraged by thousands of Shopify businesses. Early on in the journey to build my startup Postscript with my co-founders Adam Turner and Alex Beller, we decided an equity plan that puts employees first was going to be a top priority. Colin Turner. Contributor.

board 102

board education consulting creativity 102

Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. Adriana Stein , CEO and Founder, AS Marketing Boost Brand Recognition With Influencer Partnerships An influencer partnership played a huge role in our early development.

development 104

development collaboration networking sustainability 104

Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

Mark’s expertise spans incubation, early-stage, and emerging growth companies, and his guidance helps founders, investors, sales leaders, and CEOs establish successful go-to-market strategies and build motivated, high-performing teams. Recently, I relaunched my Strategic Advisory consultancy, MMC Ventures. I’m not a product inventor.

disruption 52

disruption mix-use incubation SaaS 52

TechCrunch

JUNE 16, 2021

In the interview below, she says that after the pandemic, startup founders will need to develop a mentality that places growth at the center of company strategy. Consultants and agencies can be great additions to this effort, especially if they have previously solved the types of problems you face. (In

startup 105

startup collaboration creativity strategy 105

TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Kara Penn is the mother of four daughters and owner of Mission Spark, a management and strategy consulting company. That’s why we’re investing in a lot of founders from all walks of life.”. Every person who wants to join the program is interviewed by someone from our team, who asks questions such as ‘What can you help a founder with?’

angel investing 99

angel investing real estate startup ecosystem investing 99

Jason Malki

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Tough Leaf approach can best be described as AI-Powered Consulting: the high-quality results of consulting, enhanced by the speed and efficiency of technology. As an entrepreneur, I am thrilled by the challenges and the opportunity to find creative solutions. It is a rare win-win for everyone involved.

construction 52

construction consulting strategy opportunity 52

Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

By Susan Michel, an EO New Jersey member, and the founder and CEO of Glen Eagle. The influx of Millennials into the workplace is providing today’s entrepreneur with a number of new challenges and opportunities. Give employees the opportunity at staff meetings and during one-on-one conversations to make proposals.

creativity 130

creativity education culture leadership 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. Use the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for change that will last. Make a list of the elements you miss that brought you happiness before this crisis—and figure out creative ways to build on those. Old Versus New.

leadership 228

leadership construction creativity entrepreneurs 228

TechCrunch

JANUARY 13, 2021

While they were at it, the founders decided to change the company name to Human.ai , which they believe better reflects their mission. The founders want to continue building a diverse organization as they add employees. and we believe that everyone should have the same opportunity,” Zhang told me.

disruption 96

disruption VC consulting creativity 96

Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

By Les Pardew, founder of Mystery Escape Room. Facilitators rate teams in the following categories: Open/Closed; Focused/Scattered; Aggressive/Passive; Active/Reactive; Deductive/Creative; and Independent/Dependent. They are closest in the deductive versus creative area. A Gartner Inc. The Takeaway. Learning from Children.

creativity 105

creativity leadership consulting culture 105

TechCrunch

JUNE 23, 2022

In some ways, this recalls how many of us spent months in creative play during the height of the pandemic engaged with games like Animal Crossing, the popular Nintendo game whose pressure-free environment helped many relax and pass the time under Covid-19 lockdowns. Image Credits: Lumi Interactive. Image Credits: Lumi Interactive.

startup 93

startup communities consulting creativity 93

TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The focus, as tends to be the case for all these customer service conversational AI plays, is freeing (human) support agents from dealing with dull, repetitive stuff — so they can apply their (less limited) skills to more complex, consultative or emotionally demanding customer queries.

support 109

support consulting accelerator pitching 109