Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Taylor brings 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in strategy consulting, Fortune 500 and start-up organizations. The gift creating the Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership was a signature moment for SMU Ignited: Boldly Shaping Tomorrow , the University’s $1.5

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

14 Pieces of Advice for Resolving Conflicts Among Startup Team Members Navigating team conflicts in a startup environment requires wisdom and practical strategies. By fostering open communication, actively listening to all sides, and seeking win-win solutions, you can turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Register Pangyo Techno Valley in Seongnam City is a global R&D hub of IT, BT (biotechnology), CT (cultural technology) and NT (nanotechnology), where R (research), P (people), I (information) and T (trade) all come together. The 2nd Pangyo Techno Valley Startup Zone is operated to support startups in the early stages of business.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

In this fireside chat from the American Dynamism Summit with a16z General Partner Ben Horowitz, Maryland Governor Wes Moore discusses his inspiring journey to the statehouse and how his experiences have shaped his leadership. Ben: Yeah, voting is cultural. Governor Moore: Voting is cultural, right? It’s not the issue.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 25, 2023

How to Balance Vision and Execution in Startup Leadership Balancing vision with execution is a key challenge for startup leaders. To strike a balance between our startup’s overarching vision and daily operations, I introduced the “Vision-to-Task Framework.” I’m now ideating my next venture.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 18, 2022

However, even with more focus on values such as inclusion and flexibility, we still have a strong hustle culture that puts productivity and success above all else. So what exactly does it mean to have an empathetic work culture and why does this matter when it comes to attracting new talent? Empathy in the workplace: What does it mean?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2022

government official and contracting officer, defense executive and VP/GM for a Silicon Valley tech startup. Much has been written in this space about the Defense Department’s efforts to tap Silicon Valley’s innovation — and the steep hill tech firms have to climb to ultimately win DOD contracts and cross the “Valley of Death.”

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 5, 2024

14 Methods for Ensuring Accountability Within Startup Teams Accountability is a cornerstone of startup success, and we’ve gathered insights from CEOs and Founders to learn how they maintain it within their teams. The best way to ensure this accountability is by creating a culture of trust and reliability among employees.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Through educational fundraising summits, a mentorship program in the works, and with the support of ambassadors in four provinces to date, WEDO Canada aims to nurture the next generation of female leaders, and foster a culture of inclusivity and opportunity.

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Revolution

JULY 13, 2023

The resulting strategy: experiences center around compelling narratives, innovative interactive elements, and regular updates based on player feedback and analytics. An Acquirer of Choice : Big acquisitions are always challenging, especially for culture-heavy startups.

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TechCrunch

JULY 30, 2021

You’d think tech companies should be the paradigm of how to prep for leadership transitions, since they operate in such a constant state of flux. The findings may not be troubling if these respondents were millennial startup founders, years from leaving their companies. They’re far from it.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

Paycom has mastered the art of corporate innovation. Corporate innovation is easy to talk about and difficult to achieve — especially as innovative young companies succeed and grow. company that has mastered the art of corporate innovation, it is Paycom. Culture of innovation. By Scott Meacham.

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Revolution

JUNE 15, 2020

The leadership exemplified by our CEOs has been nothing short of inspiring. That’s why we decided to expand the conversations we were having internally and share them with our broader community through a virtual series on the challenges startups are facing as they look to reopen offices and retail locations. during this tough time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Empower Girls To Reach Their Full Potential Entrepreneurship is a vital driver of innovation, job creation, and economic growth. As an example, only 3 percent of venture capital funding went to all-female-founded startups in 2022. Workplaces need to go beyond that and embed these initiatives into their culture.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Integrity, individuals, impact and innovation are the “ 4 I values ” that drive my decisions and the actions of those at my company each day. Leading with values is, in my experience, the best leadership position to take, and there are three ways to accomplish this goal. This is not the way.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

He’s also a Silicon Valley venture capitalist, sits on the boards of several startups, is a many-time entrepreneur himself, and was previously an exec at GE and Intel. A cultural gulf has opened up between the realms I call brains and brawn. At Stanford, you teach a class with Jeff Immelt called Systems Leadership.

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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

People: Develop a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and wellbeing for all 2. Leadership: Enable transformational leadership that can drive sustainable change in the world. It’s quite challenging, but by working together, we can achieve it! Planet: Using resources efficiently to reduce environmental footprint.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 3, 2022

Paycom a constant innovator with technology that empowers employees. Oklahoma’s Paycom Software has just been named to Fast Company’s 2022 World’s Most Innovative Companies list. Additionally, Paycom achieved Fast Company’s Top 10 most innovative enterprise companies. Innovating ‘Beti’. Leadership Diversity.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 20, 2023

21 Ways to Encourage Collaboration Among Startup Team Members To help you foster collaboration among your startup team members, we’ve gathered twenty-one insightful tactics from CEOs and founders. Plus, it’s fun and builds a culture of innovation and collaboration.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

15 Approaches for Delegating Tasks in Startup Teams Delegating tasks effectively is crucial for the growth of any startup, so we’ve gathered insights from founders, CEOs, and other key leaders to uncover the factors they consider when assigning tasks. When I assign tasks, my approach is multifaceted.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 16, 2021

Certainly, backing and building startups will do a whole lot more for our future and our economy than every Kiwi backing or building a residential property portfolio. We are seen as safe, innovative and progressive. Drawing on the Government’s Startup Leadership Group’s four focus areas let’s paint a vision of the future.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now there is a new book to add to the ecosystem building library — Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places by Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge. Many ecosystem builders may already be familiar with Amerine and Stanbridge through the Startup Junkies podcast.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I take a different leadership approach. More importantly, it helps me become a better leader and more innovative entrepreneur. Research finds that structure and routine can lower stress levels, boost productivity and increase focus—all of which can contribute to improved leadership. I love to travel—both for work and for fun.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. It can also influence how leadership and directional structure align. Foreign investments can broaden a company’s portfolio while introducing your people to diversities of culture and experience.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Why we run this particular mission.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

15 Ways to Facilitate Communication Among Cross-Functional Startup Teams In the fast-paced environment of a startup, effective communication across various departments is crucial for success. Institute Cross-Functional Mentorship Within our startup, we recognized the importance of fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

“Our small city of freaks and geeks, fast learners, and team players has been a crucible for startups,” Dug Song, co-founder and general manager of Duo Security at Cisco, said. Ann Arbor has been a launchpad for cybersecurity startups, the most notable being Duo. So the most important thing is to let them innovate and grow.”.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 8, 2022

Mergers and acquisitions are notoriously tricky to navigate from a leadership and culture perspective. Along with our mirrored core culture values, Eugenio and I share similarities in our leadership styles and personalities that complement each other. Starting Up In A Downturn: How Okta Built Its Enterprise Company.

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Pocket Sun , the co-founder and Managing Partner of SoGal Ventures, has designed these endeavors to benefit people, society, and the planet with an aim to shape a future where innovation intertwines seamlessly with societal and environmental impact.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. It is our startup sector which will drive this innovative progress. Startup founders are our ambitious problem solvers. Risk and reward.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi Contributor Share on Twitter Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member and mentor to startups, and an angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. Turnover disrupts the company’s operation, culture and growth trajectory.

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OnStartups

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Along with key findings on how remote work is changing the workplace, the report also revealed that startup environments may be a particularly strong match for remote work. Considering stage, sense of innovation, hiring needs and nimble state, startups have the upperhand when adapting to this cultural shift toward flexible work.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2021

As a small business owner, taking your startup to the next level involves many growth strategies. Aligning Leadership with your Business Model. It is of utmost importance that your leadership is aligned with your business goals. Therefore a misaligned leadership can put the organization at risk. But, let’s face it.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The significant momentum of cloud computing over the past decade has transformed the modern workplace from a static environment contained within four walls to a dynamic entity, bringing employees together across cities, time zones and even cultures. Remote workers are often more productive and engaged. Originally published April 8, 2020.

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