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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. One is “tentpole company,” or a category-defining startup that helps put their hometown on the map, both for investors and future generations of founders.

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3 Action steps to bake DEI into your organization’s culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Bryan Adams , the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative , a global employer branding agency. A lack of diversity is a cultural problem rather than a tactical one. Championing change on a cultural level requires addressing the root of the issue. Set more meaningful goals. Point your megaphone in the right direction.

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Introducing Talent x Opportunity Spring ‘24 Cohort

Andreessen Horowitz

Since its launch, the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) has been more than a funding vehicle; it’s been a launchpad for culturally inspired innovation and a community of support for under-networked founders. With that said, we are proud to announce TxO’s Spring 2024 cohort. She returned to the U.S.

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How Entrepreneurs and Founders Can Avoid “Capital Tunnel Vision”   

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As an entrepreneur or founder starting a business, you may think of capital as purely monetary. Capital is often viewed only as an opportunity for an infusion of money into a business to get it started or grow and scale your company. Many entrepreneurs leverage a uniquely laser-focused mindset to bring their vision into reality.

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My Opportunity to Give Back to EO

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We wanted to experience the local culture. Sadly, the “mama” and founder of Msanzi is in hospice care in Cape Town. Ami is the founder and CEO of MultiFunding , a Philadelphia-based consulting firm that specializes in helping business owners achieve ambitious growth goals through creative and personalized funding solutions.

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Forecasting Fintech’s Future and Keeping Culture Alive: A Q&A with the CEOs of BILL and Mercury

Andreessen Horowitz

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. It’s an opportunity for us to continue to leverage that ecosystem that we’ve built.

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In Their Own Words: Female Founders and CEOs Discuss the Discourse That’s Missing (and Hitting)…

Revolution

In Their Own Words: Female Founders and CEOs Discuss the Discourse That’s Missing (and Hitting) the Mark This year’s International Women’s Day theme is “ Inspire Inclusion ” — a call to recognize the unique perspectives and contributions of women from all walks of life, in all facets of life, including the innovation economy.

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