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From ideation to accolades in 10 months: An EO Accelerator’s successful pivot

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Not only did I want resources that mimic a “real-life business school” to help me learn where and how I could improve as a leader and business owner, but also I wanted a peer group who could empathize with my struggles and challenge me to grow daily. I wanted to share those relationships and experiences with others. .

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Are Eastern European startups overlooked and undervalued?

TechCrunch

The reasons are probably myriad, including perceived cultural differences, lack of understanding, trust and confidence, and, sadly, greater risk aversion, probably too often fueled by negative Russian and Eastern European stereotypes. peers and over 40% less than U.K. peers and over 40% less than U.K. entities for more than $12.5

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The exit effect: 4 ways IPOs and acquisitions drive positive change across the global ecosystem

TechCrunch

And yet, one of the events that generates the most momentum for long-term impact — the successful exit of a portfolio company — is not being harnessed. More posts by this contributor. Miami won’t be the next Silicon Valley because we don’t need another one. For many VCs, the exit is the endgame; you cash in and move on.

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‘She Matters’ is the name and mission of a BIPOC-focused postpartum care startup

TechCrunch

After Jade Kearney suffered postpartum depression and anxiety but was dismissed by care providers, she hoped to create a platform where Black women like her can access culturally competent care. The company is part of the Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2022. territories. territories. Image Credits: She Matters.

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5 Hidden Entrepreneurship Lessons from 5 Christmas Movies

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Finally, after many “could have beens,” they end up at her apartment, but the whole romance fell through because she’s constantly disrupted by phone calls from her mentally ill brother, Michael. Written by Violet Lim, CEO and co-founder of Lunch Actually and EO Singapore. We have come to the last month of 2018! We do not rest.

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What Does Social Entrepreneurship Look Like?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’ When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’

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Monzo Makes Money Work For Everyone

Y Combinator

Monzo’s culture of customer obsession allowed it to use the crisis to thoughtfully build a beloved consumer and SMB product that has changed personal finance in the UK. Monzo’s culture of customer obsession allowed it to use the crisis to thoughtfully build a beloved consumer and SMB product that has changed personal finance in the UK.