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Too Cool for School: Why Dropouts Are the Most Successful Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

My dad is a liver transplant surgeon and one of the most educated people I’ve ever known. Maybe it’s because the education system isn’t suited to aspiring entrepreneurs. It’s based on a rigid framework that stifles the free flow of creativity that’s essential to success. and EO Vancouver member. Don’t Quit Your Daydream.

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Larissa de Moura: Working Towards a World Without Borders

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INMI , a social startup dedicated to supporting young students in finding the best educational programs around the world, was born out of that journey. I discovered new motivations and professional challenges in the social field, explored intercultural networking, improved languages, and got in touch with new cultures.

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How EO@INSEAD 2024 Helped 50 EO Members Discover the Leader Within

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EO@INSEAD is one of EO’s six Executive Education programs that empowers members to amplify leadership skills, build culture, and drive change through four days of intensive learning. To help EO members learn how to create a thriving culture from the inside out with inspirational leadership and influence beyond authority.

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Lessons from Implementing Netflix’s “Dream Team” Model at 3 Hypergrowth Tech Companies

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It’s a core component of Netflix’s well-known culture manifesto called “Dream Teams.” He began his career in nonprofit education, first as a classroom teacher and then with charter school networks, scaling marketing and operations to fuel growth. Table of Contents What makes a “Dream Team” a dream team? What is a “Dream Team”?

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not.

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EO Global Speakers Academy grads share transformational results

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Contributed to EO by Marina Byezhanova , an active member-leader within EO and a member of EO Canada Bridge chapter. An entrepreneur, global speaker and university instructor, she is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs to stand out, speak up and be radically authentic. Entrepreneurship is a blend of many skills.

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Building a Groundbreaking Platform for Mental Health Support With Passion and Purpose

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Would it have eased peer pressure or the pain of not making it to IIT? BetterLyf is an instant helpline for stress and anxiety that allows people to seek help from trainined psychologist over calls, chat or video. . I heard things take time. I didn’t know that this this thing would feel like a lifetime. Here’s how it went.

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