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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

We are, indeed, in a moment in time when technology, opportunity and understanding converge toward a more caring way of conducting business at scale. Driven primarily by service to the firm’s purpose, rather than by power or money, conscious leaders inspire, foster innovation and transformation, and bring out the best in those around them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. 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.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 28, 2025

Collins calls this the “Luck Flywheel”the more you prepare and persist, the more opportunities you create and can take advantage of. The opportunity wasn’t just luckit was luck meeting preparation. At first, it takes enormous effort to move it at all. That project became our most successful product ever.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MARCH 4, 2025

One-on-Ones and Feedback Structure your 1:1s : Use a four-part format covering performance, relationships, leadership, and innovation. Cultivate growth mindset : View challenges as learning opportunities rather than fixed obstacles. Team Building Anatomy of a Reference Check : Then get out of their way.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. If it has that beautiful mix, alongside growing and scaling opportunities, then I’m happy.

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 1, 2025

Collins provides specific examples of how Southwest Airlines and other top-performing companies use responsibility-based cultures to achieve extraordinary results. The result? times more likely to go from “good to great” than their task-focused counterparts. How to Make This Shift in Your Organization 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It encourages innovation, creativity and a sense of belonging and purpose. We have a work culture that embraces diversity and promotes equality.” ” She explains, “Culture may seem amorphous and vague, but to us, it means concrete actions.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Today, Analog Events is proud to have achieved its B Corp certification, a testament to our commitment to sustainability and innovation in every activation we undertake. We engaged our team in brainstorming sessions, fostering a culture of transparency and collective responsibility. Lessons Learned and Best Practices 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These “warm” relationships then prove to be critical when opportunities enable a person who has done this well to see a possibility and mobilize a network. These people are literally seeing innovative possibilities differently. . These are all critical to entrepreneurs as they are often problem-solving, and innovating.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Alexander Osterwalder and the team at Strategizer published a small eBook chock-full of best practices on corporate innovation called From Innovation Theater to Growth Engine. Strategizer is likely one of the top innovation consultants out there. So too with innovation.

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StartupNation

JULY 6, 2021

When a company went out of its way to provide its employees with a culture and mindset that was more than a transactional relationship, as IBM did during my time there, it was such an anomaly that it was written up as a business school case study. Where employees feel like everyone is getting a fair opportunity. Innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 3, 2022

I saw an opportunity for people, planet and profit to coexist in harmony. Creating a company culture that values the growth, vulnerability and compassion innate in all people. Circularity: Leadership and Company Culture. When it comes to building a culture of Circularity, the starting point is found within.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

I wish all of them well and feel confident that anybody employed at one of the most innovative companies of the past 10 years will land on his or her feet. And I actually think we could learn a lot from public investors even if we don’t always feel culturally aligned. So what can we learn from this?

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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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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2014

I was arguing that I believe in this strategy on the Internet as any disciple of The Innovator’s Dilemma will tell you. And of course many of you know this is near and dear to me because my own father is from Medellín, Colombia so I grew up in a household with the music, food, culture and language of South America. So Why MiTú?

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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. Encourage employees to be productive and innovative.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

American innovator addresses hygienic sanitation for those living in poverty Seven years ago, Fundación MAPFRE, a global non-profit created by MAPFRE, launched the inaugural Social Innovation Awards in partnership with IE University. This year’s competition held in Madrid Spain yielded U.S.-based The post U.S.-based

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When we think about the opportunity beyond Silicon Valley, we are really speaking of America. In reality, there will be some lag time before the checks being written by these same VCs are consistent with both the outward hype and existing market opportunity. America is the opportunity and we are worthy of investment, aren’t we? “We”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community. Teaching them English and these various instrumental global topics gives them more opportunities to learn and grow. Creating unique lesson plans.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 7, 2024

Generative AI, when harnessed correctly, has the potential to revolutionize the way companies operate, innovate, and compete. This can foster a culture of innovation and make the integration of AI a company-wide endeavor. A culture of learning and development. The opportunities are vast, but so are the challenges.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

People: Develop a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and wellbeing for all 2. EO will enable its members to improve sustainable development performance in their businesses and take advantage of new opportunities in the green economy. It’s quite challenging, but by working together, we can achieve it!

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

They could be seizing upon an opportunity to make their business ownership dream a reality, exploring an idea that creates positive social change, or they may be acting out of necessity because of a change in circumstances such as the loss of a job. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 11, 2019

She was raised with a love for her cultural heritage, appreciating the charming indigenous traditions and the beautiful artwork. She saw a need for local artisans in this community to be given the same opportunities as those in the modern industry. A cultural heritage uncovered. Importance of a nation’s cultural heritage.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Plastomics is innovating in the space by developing superior methods for integrating biotech traits into staple row crops like corn and soybeans.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2023

This impacts current mothers as well as young female professionals who fear that choosing to have a child could limit their professional opportunities. We must ensure that all individuals, regardless of gender or any other aspect of identity, are given equal opportunities to succeed and thrive in the workplace and in business.

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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. I also love seeing women introduced to the world of early-stage investing.”

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

To design a scalable business model, think about how you can create a customer-centric culture within your company. What’s more, strategic partnerships with other companies in your industry can help you access new markets and customers, share resources, pursue market trends, and create mutual growth opportunities.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2023

Through a blend of agile methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and a desire to continually improve, our organization has unlocked unbounded potential, fostering growth, innovation, and a company we love to work both in and on. As a result, it opens up opportunities for growth, innovation, adaptability, and a strong culture.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Bahia could be an epicenter of innovation in Latin America. Contributor. Tara Sabre Collier.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

One key aspiration was driving job creation and attracting young adults to the area by providing more support for entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses. Solving statewide community opportunities. We have a wealth of resources in Nebraska,” says SourceLink Nebraska Network Builder, Scott Asmus, who oversees the program at NBDC.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Ironically, the pandemic has improved productivity and contributed to Planit’s already strong culture. Prioritizing communication, flexibility, support, and collaboration has helped to decrease the opportunity for isolation, stress, and anxiety and increased collaboration and innovative workflow improvements.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

One way we can truly diversify is to pursue opportunities both at home and abroad. Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. Foreign investments can broaden a company’s portfolio while introducing your people to diversities of culture and experience.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Geography does not determine success—it may surface some unique challenges, but it also gives unique opportunities. The wonderful thing about rural America is that we have cultural assets and mindsets that allow us to thrive when it comes to entrepreneurship and innovation. New and enduring challenges in accessing capital.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 3, 2025

Foster an Open Mindset: Encourage a culture of experimentation and learning. Small businesses may miss market opportunities waiting for tools to be production-ready. Start Small: Begin with a single, manageable AI project to build confidence. Provide Training: Utilize tutorials and resources provided by the AI platform.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

With all of this turmoil, it’s also important to understand that it’s times like these—times of crisis—in which some of the greatest business opportunities are presented. For those of us who recognize the opportunity in front of us and actively seize it, the benefits will be enormous.

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