A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 18, 2020

Music venues, movie theaters, art galleries, restaurants, performance spaces, maker spaces, conferences, festivals, and bookshops are the places we hang out in, enjoy each other, and and connect to art and culture. But these spaces also have communities of people connected to them, rooting for them, and eager to help them.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. We need to live together with the community to know what they need and what they think and what is their culture,” says Déborah.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) team is often asked by portfolio founders how exactly cultural leaders can be a game-changing asset for their companies. The benefits of founder x cultural leader partnerships work both ways. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In February of 2017, Susan Fowler’s description of the pervasive cultural issues at Uber, after the company’s abject failure to address her sexual harassment complaints properly, finally broke through in a way that garnered the tech community’s appropriate attention. Not in the “founder friendly” culture of tech anyway.

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David Teten VC

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

However, forming your new fund also typically requires making important decisions about firm strategy, culture, how you make decisions, budget, data ownership, and other issues. Culture Miles Lasater, CEO and Founder, Purpose Built, said, As VCs, we know the importance of evaluating team dynamics before we make an investment.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 9, 2022

Company culture isn’t just about ping pong tables and happy hours. Creating a strong company culture is essential for any business, but it can be especially challenging for small businesses. Having a strong company culture can: Help you attract and retain top talent. The foundation of any strong culture is trust.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 11, 2021

In the last year, events like the latter one have been commonplace. Events like the former have been non-existent. That allows us to retain the team dynamic and culture while being more open to on-screen work going forward.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

EO’s quarterly Impact Day events, as part of the sustainability plan, including “Reimagine Success” and “Designing Your Future,” focus on our planet and the vital role businesses play in building a sustainable future. People: Develop a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and wellbeing for all 2. EO will walk the talk.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

Register The Pangyo Techno Valley, Korea’s representative game valley, is growing into a content & culture complex, hoping to become a ‘pump-priming’ for the Korean gaming industry. including IT (Information Tech), BT (Bio-Tech), CT (Culture Tech), and NT (Nano Tech). Startups aren’t left out.

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INBIA

APRIL 8, 2024

This vibrant locale, nicknamed Alamo City, River City, Military City, and even the City of Creativity for Gastronomy, will offer much more than just presentations and networking events. Get ready to experience a special blend of history, culture, delicious food, and…

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TechCrunch

JULY 29, 2021

Culture Amp was founded in 2009 to let companies conduct anonymous employee surveys, but since then, its focus has expanded to helping employers turn the data they collect into action. The round bumps Culture Amp’s valuation to $1.5 The round bumps Culture Amp’s valuation to $1.5

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

That latter part is where I often find that events focused on diversity go wrong. You also need to establish a culture of sharing and collegiality. That means both making people comfortable who wouldn’t otherwise feel welcome in the “tech community” and curating for top tier doers and the most successful. You need both.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Natasha Miller is an EO member in Los Angeles, and founder and Chief Experience Designer of Entire Productions , which designs, plans and produces incredible event experiences both virtually and in person. I learned a lot via the content, met some new people, and also enjoyed being a sponsor of the event.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Maintain a location-agnostic culture. Be cognizant of how you can keep everyone included in the workplace culture—regardless of department or location. Remote and hybrid work aren’t going away any time soon, and it’s important to find more intentional ways to communicate cross-departmentally. and more articles from the EO blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 11, 2018

While candidate quality is sometimes an issue, or culture fit, or some other quality, most of the time the issue is that the company just isn't getting enough people into the top of the funnel. 3) Collaborate with other companies on sourcing through events. At Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, we run a series of events called Stackup Talks.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Register The global events and meetings industry is a powerhouse, driving billions of dollars in economic activity with countless business opportunities. The dynamic tech landscape is continually reshaping the way we approach business events. The digital transformation of the business events industry was remarkably slow.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Remote work is the new professional status quo, and it demands that companies change the way they work for good by managing emotional culture. We learn a lot from each other from a cultural standpoint. What is emotional culture? A healthy emotional culture is foundational to a startup’s existence. Shutterstock.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Specifically, the training I received in Accelerator on People (the power of culture and accountability) and Cash ( Greg Crabtree is the man!) Noelle McInerney, EO Chicago, Founder and CEO, Ladidadi Events & Incentives , No. —Brett Trembly, EO South Florida, Co-Founder, Get Staffed Up , No. 433 on the Inc. 489 on the 2024 Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2022

Showcasing company culture. Company culture videos have become a great CRM tool that gives customers insight into what your brand stands for and a brand personality they can connect with. Webinar/ event snippets. Recently launched a live or online event? By adding videos, your newsletters become all the more engaging.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Problems with workplace culture A major obstacle facing many women in tech is an unfriendly, male-dominated culture. While it is difficult to quantify culture, several pieces of information point to common problems that women experience. Unwelcome cultural environments create situations where women may feel compelled to leave.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Identifying and filling these cultural competency gaps benefits your entire community, and it is an essential component of continued economic and social progress. Culturally competent consulting service provider ThirdEye Network. These resources can help you get started: IEDC’s Playbook for Equitable Economic Development.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 17, 2015

Past A series of prior events have led up to this moment. (agree/disagree) Does your current financial situation have any effect on how much time you can dedicate to this effort? Choose one or more of the following directions. Please describe.) Future I can see a future that is different than now and I want to help make that happen.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

And I actually think we could learn a lot from public investors even if we don’t always feel culturally aligned. How highly valued (or over valued) was your last fund raising event and will it make it difficult to raise / will you need time to grow into your next round? Now that we have all that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Or worse, they wait for a catalytic event to cause massive issues and play defense as a result. Hire Slow + Fire Fast = Company Culture is EVERYTHING. The quality of your people will determine the strength of your culture, which will determine the success of your business. Implement Processes—Early. Implement processes.

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StartupNation

JULY 15, 2021

To embrace its limitless opportunities, businesses need to adapt an AI-first culture. How to adapt an AI-first culture. This partnership has the potential to advance the world of work at a systemic level if it’s accompanied by a substantive shift in mindset and culture. Here are four ways to build an AI-first culture.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

At a16z’s recent Connect/Fintech event, a16z Partner Alex Immerman sat down for a broad conversation with Immad Akhund , co-founder and CEO of banking startup Mercury , and René Lacerte, founder and CEO of financial services company BILL. Immad: We care a lot about culture, and we have that well defined. Immad: Our culture degrading.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 20, 2021

When COVID-19 dealt a severe blow to a New Jersey-based deli’s event catering service, which accounted for 50 percent of its revenue, the owner transformed his indoor space into a small market stocked with produce and other kitchen essentials. Knowing this, we started exploring different ways to repurpose our event equipment.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 10, 2025

IonQ is embracing the occasion with events in the United States, Japan, and South Korea. This symbolic event highlights the increasing role of quantum technology in mainstream industries, from defense and aerospace to healthcare and engineering. and Seattle.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There is the “CEO Club” in Pangyo, which holds lectures and networking events at 7 AM. I have a strong interest in Korean history and culture, including Korean arts. K-culture has been gaining international recognition, and Newjak aims to showcase our technology on the global stage with Korean-centric content.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In 2022, EO members enjoyed a long-awaited return to in-person events at the global, regional and local levels. My favorite learning event this year was hearing UGG founder Brian Smith’s story at EO GLC. Meeting new EO friends at global events. UGG founder Brian’s Smith’s story at EO GLC. “I Reconnecting with my team.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

Establishing a network: Language barriers, cultural differences, and a disorganized startup ecosystem can make networking in Vietnam seem impossible. The EO Vietnam chapter offers access to exclusive local, regional, and global learning events where real conversations with like-minded leaders can help unlock your potential.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

Michael Tindall of Modern Distribution agreed: “EO has built a great community, offers both fun and educational events, and great people who cheer you on and want you to continue to succeed and enjoy life.” I also struggled with creating a cohesive culture between different tiers of the organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2023

— Megan Milar, EO Cincinnati, CEO, The Garage Group Shift toward more inclusive and diverse workplaces As a woman CEO, I believe that we need to eradicate the culture of sexism and discrimination from businesses. Removing the biases around working mothers would have a lasting impact on the workplace. Register today!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Don’t miss a first-of-its-kind event co-hosted by EO and YPO Live: Leading@Scale with Verne Harnish on 22 February 2022 from 2:22pm –5:22pm ET. The frequency you choose depends on what’s going on at your company and the pace of change within your culture. Want more Verne? Take a weekly pulse.

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Y Combinator

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We're excited to host an in-person tech hiring event on Wednesday, March 8th at 5:30 PM at Y Combinator's San Francisco office. This will be the first in-person hiring event we're hosting at YC in over two years, and we have 9 YC-backed startups who are looking to hire engineers and technical talent.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While the film’s original concept was to showcase Canada’s surf culture at large, filmmaker David Kalinauskas uncovered Lennert’s story—and knew it was one that needed to be told. It was a tragic event that continues to ripple through Lennert’s life. A documentary, Fresh Water , chronicled his journey.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

We immersed ourselves in the culture and the community. Learn more about this magnificent MyEO event here. Connect with Adrienne at this year’s Startup Grind Global in Silicon Valley , where she will be a panelist at an EO-moderated event. . Our worlds and our business success were put into perspective.

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