Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2021

However, creative leadership can bring the best out of leaders and teams during these hard times. Sharon Koifman, DistantJob’s President and Founder, has been leading his remote recruitment company for almost a decade. During his early years of working remotely, he noticed the importance of encouraging creativity in teams.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Unveiling the Vision: Founder Martins Zemitis on Revolutionizing the Wooden Bicycle Industry with Materia Bikes I had the pleasure of interviewing Martins Zemitis, the founder of Materia Bikes , a Latvian-based startup that is revolutionizing the wooden bicycle industry with its state-of-the-art craftsmanship and commitment to sustainability.

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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. Bahia could be an epicenter of innovation in Latin America. Paulo Rogério Nunes.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

In Founder Focus we introduce entrepreneurs and innovators working on our next generation of new business startups, social enterprises and small businesses. Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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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.

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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. The caring culture he developed also points to his genuine concern for stakeholders. Caring culture. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

By Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands. communication is a cornerstone of our culture. I’m often asked about the tactics we use to create this kind of culture and maintain it as we grow – with over 400 employees, it can be a challenge to keep lines of communication open. And build a culture to support it all.

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Jason Malki

JULY 10, 2023

The Co-founder/CEO of Axioned. Libby, leads a renowned technology services firm specializing in transforming the visions of Founders and Innovators into lucrative revenue streams by bringing their tech-product ideas to fruition. In 2009, I made the decision to join forces with my co-founder, Dev Jhala.

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Reforge

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As platforms like Meta and Google automate most targeting, attribution, and optimization decisions with machine learning, soon the last growth lever left will be creative testing: Which concepts, copy, colors and artwork drive the best results? In this post, I’ll make the case for the rising importance of creative testing.

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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? Here are four startup myths that hold innovation back.

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StartupNation

MARCH 23, 2021

” That was Lori Coulter, CEO and co-founder of Summersalt, speaking at the State of the Midwest Startup Community 2020. There’s no denying that women have made many strides in closing the gender gap in tech, but those trends haven’t necessarily been true for female founders. Lori’s advice to women entrepreneurs seeking funding?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2023

In recent years, calling oneself a startup founder was certainly seen as a flex. In addition to having fewer outlets to address mental health issues, founders on the continent are facing a new kind of pressure, the type that comes off the back of a record venture capital year (2021) bolstered by large U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Planit , a creative agency based in Maryland, is one such organization. President and co-founder at Planit Matt Doud explains more. Ironically, the pandemic has improved productivity and contributed to Planit’s already strong culture. The company increased year-over-year revenue by 40+ percent.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Contributed by Jan Bednar , CEO and founder of ShipMonk. More importantly, it helps me become a better leader and more innovative entrepreneur. During job interviews, ask them to showcase their creative problem-solving skills. According to scientific studies, traveling broadens your mind and enhances your creativity.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

DPP, a nonprofit public/private organization, leads Delaware’s efforts to attract, grow and retain businesses; build a stronger entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem; and support employers in place-marketing Delaware to potential employees. DPP and its partners support and advance the missions of companies of all sizes and sectors.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

When I hear the realism that comes from founders with setback it elicits an understanding of what it takes to be successful at a startup that frankly can’t exist unless you’ve walked in those shoes before. In London when founders failed they were ostracized in the press and culturally I believe it became harder to raise capital.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 26, 2022

Jay Steinfeld, the founder and CEO of blinds.com, spoke with Ramon Ray, founder of SmartHustle.com on the power of diversity and how he led Blinds.com to be so successful. Steinfeld is passionate about creating a workplace that humanizes employees and fosters creativity. Be experimental, be innovative, and be willing to change.

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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. It was a culture shock,” she states. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work.

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Startup Blogpost

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Ella Miller , CEO, Founder, and Pediatrician, CoalaHola Instilling Urgency With Daily Stand-Ups The most difficult aspect of managing remote teams in a startup environment was maintaining accountability and a sense of urgency. Intesar Mohammed , CEO, Founder, PerfAI, Inc. To overcome this, we introduced innovation showcases.

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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. Strong, effective brands are not built overnight.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The app, which seeks to support those struggling with mental health issues, was built by Balvin and his two co-founders Mario Chamorro, a creative wellness activist and acting CEO; and Patrick Dowd, a creative strategist, and the company’s COO. Additionally, Latinos in the U.S. Additionally, Latinos in the U.S.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Through knowledge sharing and funding, the program cultivates a thriving ecosystem for changemakers to accelerate impact and deliver initiatives at the intersection of sport, equity and creativity for Black and Latinx communities. . With at least one Black and/or Latinx founder. Fireside Chats: Cultivate & B.L.O.O.M. About adidas.

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StartupNation

JULY 19, 2021

Fun fact: Gen Xers make up the highest percentage of startup founders at 55%. Generation Z are the newest additions to the workforce and are described as universal, innovative and open-minded as well as those who value diversity, individuality, creativity and personalization. Cultural expectations. Generation Y.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2016

This article was written by Victoria Bondoc, founder of Gemini Industries Inc. , Any effective balance between maintenance and innovation rests on three critical components: First, you must communicate the impact of innovation throughout the organization. Another misconception is the confusion between innovation and invention.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. From a cultural perspective, I grew up on a diet of Hollywood culture and movies and TV shows. And we back a lot of immigrant founders, usually building companies, not cities. And I think there were two influences.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 23, 2023

To help startup leaders create a healthy and sustainable work environment, we gathered advice from 14 experienced professionals, including CEOs, founders, and HR directors. To address this issue, it is important to cultivate a culture that discourages working outside of designated working hours unless it is genuinely essential.

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

Relying on proven tactics and measurable metrics isn’t enough — today, the most effective marketers constantly study and learn from innovative approaches while exploring new avenues. Talent became much more accessible, and through that internal cultures became more diverse and more resilient. This is where Unmuted comes in.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

“Our small city of freaks and geeks, fast learners, and team players has been a crucible for startups,” Dug Song, co-founder and general manager of Duo Security at Cisco, said. Duo’s creative director is also an advisor at Blumira. So the most important thing is to let them innovate and grow.”. And innovate and grow they did.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The firm actively seeks out underrepresented founders from undercapitalized geographies to tackle underserved problems. The Vision Behind SoGal “I met my co-founder at Stanford when we were both exploring venture capital because of the imbalance and inequity we felt. Their companies are usually more fairly priced, too.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Not only are there few female partners in VC funds, we are also not doing enough to support female founders. Startups received an unprecedented amount of financial investment during the pandemic, yet female founders lost ground. Diverse teams have also been found to produce the most creative ideas. Hiring to improve results.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 4, 2021

James Nash is CEO and founder of inbeta , a tech-enabled talent specialist using data, social listening and human science to help corporations overcome bias. This is because diversity increases revenue, boosts innovation, sparks creativity and leads to better decision-making. James Nash. Contributor. Share on Twitter.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Impact Hub Accra: Ten years of impact Over the past ten years, Impact Hub Accra has exponentially grown in a way that transcends its humble beginnings as Hub Accra, evolving into a thriving epicentre for innovative thinkers.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Impact Hub Accra: Ten years of impact Over the past ten years, Impact Hub Accra has exponentially grown in a way that transcends its humble beginnings as Hub Accra, evolving into a thriving epicentre for innovative thinkers.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 29, 2020

A Q&A with Rita Hansen, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Onboard Dynamics,” published on Oct. Each year, the Luis Villalobos Award recognizes outstanding ingenuity, creativity and innovation among startups backed by Angel Capital Association members. Award winners have a strong track record of innovation and growth.

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Tomasz Tunguz

AUGUST 29, 2012

In every one of my conversations with Peter Lehrman, founder of AxialMarket, he always speaks about AxialMarket as “the business.” On the other hand, the word startup feels exploratory and casual and evokes images of tshirts, jeans, hacking, electric scooters, experimentation - a culture and brand image startups have actively cultivated.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2022

Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” Dear Sophie: Can a startup sponsor a graduating co-founder? She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives.

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