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Does a VCs Culture Really Matter? The Upfront Story

Both Sides of the Table

You come together as a team one day per week (the “Partner Meeting,” which for most firms is on Mondays) and mostly share the news & information from your portfolio companies or evaluate new deals. And helping be our cultural ambassador. So we put in place a brand that we hope represents this. Thank you, Jordan.

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8 Tips To Navigate Cancel Culture So Your Business Survives

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Here’s what she shared: In the digital era, cancel culture has become a formidable force, holding public figures, top executives, and established businesses to a rigorous accountability standard. The unpredictability of cancel culture means it can surface without warning, carrying with it profound implications for businesses.

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How to leverage organizational storytelling in shaping culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Sharing your company’s story can have a powerful and long-lasting impact on company culture —especially during times of change. We found a great example in Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company by Kevin Oakes. Stories are a common component of any healthy company culture, especially when renovating.

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“Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI.” CEO Sandro Roco on building a beverage startup, what to avoid in influencer deals, & protecting the brand.

Hunter Walk

Through this process, I was able to piece together bits of information, like where to manufacture products and which distributors to work with. who believe in our mission of bridging cultures. As people and culture evolves, so does Sanzo’s place in it. Thanks Sandro!

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8 Simple Strategies for Founders To Improve Startup Culture

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Leaders want more efficient workplaces, and founders are in the unique position to set the cultural tone of their organization. Here are eight psychological concepts and strategies that will address both the intended and unintended messages that establish culture. But it’s often not that easy.

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Why Your Team Will Need Skilled Idea Curators To Succeed in the AI Era

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Addressing AI’s Hallucinations in Idea Curation One of the most significant challenges in leveraging generative AI is managing its tendency to produce “hallucinations”—false or misleading information. But that’s not a problem for ideation—brainstorming is supposed to produce plenty of silly ideas, whether from people or AI.

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Strategic Casting: How to Fish For Your Ideal Clients and Employees

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Without the right people in the right seats who live by your core values and culture, you won’t be able to deliver to your ideal client. I’ll say it again for emphasis: Ideal employees must live by the company’s core values and culture. And worse, you may only attract less-than-ideal clients. So, how do you fish for ideal employees?

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