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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

EO’s chapter-based mentorship programme fosters relationships aimed at high-level leadership and personal development within a structured timeframe. Throughout the mentorship process, mentees work toward goals and establish personal accountability, while mentors support them through experience-sharing and engagement.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

His guidance empowered many of our group members to grow like crazy.” – Zak Nordyke, EO Cincinnati, founder, Evergreen Mentorship “Accountability is a huge motivator: In one accountability group meeting, I said I would implement an employee profit sharing and a long-term incentive plan for my leadership team.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is proud to support International Women’s Day (IWD), which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women. Beyond this, I think women who are able to channel their emotional intelligence into leadership can truly thrive and push past their competitors.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

He goes on to say, “We live in a highly individualistic culture. Do they have a strong sense of culture? A few years ago I started a mentorship organization in Los Angeles called Launchpad LA now run by the uber talented Sam Teller. When we’re shopping for a vacation we’re primarily thinking about Where. Launchpad LA.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 2, 2022

Afroricas creates content on finance management, social networking, careers, and leadership to support black women in their personal and professional development. For press inquiries, please contact the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at ECA-Press@state.gov. Department of State and implemented in 2022 by IREX.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 2, 2021

Promote the unique leadership that women bring to the table According to a study published in the Harvard Business Review , VC firms with 10% more female investing partners make more successful investments at the portfolio company level, have 1.5% higher fund returns and see 9.7% more profitable exits. Billion in successful returns.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2018

In 2017 we began inserting an “Inclusion Clause” into our term sheets because we believe that the culture one establishes at the earliest stages of one’s business will set out the course of how it will grow and develop. We strive to invest in companies that are consciously working to create a diverse leadership team?—?one

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

In 1992, the United Nations proclaimed December 3 to be the International Day of Disabled Persons to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and to raise awareness of the situations they face in political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of life. How has YLAI helped your organization grow and develop?

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

From the beginning, we were deeply committed to Techstars’ “give first” ethos and mentorship-driven approach to startup investing. By making corporate funders, and not startup founders, their primary customer, Techstars built a centrally-controlled sales- and operations-driven culture that made startups the product, not the customer.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 29, 2023

In this article, 13 CEOs, founders, and HR executives reveal their insights, ranging from implementing formal mentorship programs to cultivating a positive culture through planning. By providing support and guidance during these transitions, startups can not only retain top talent but also foster a culture of growth and development.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

They offer leadership conferences, regular content articles on leadership, board pack templates and the like. In the spirit of our WYSIWYG culture at Upfront I thought it might be useful to explain what we’ve done, what we’re doing and why we feel this best suits our working style.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 16, 2025

Growing from a small team to nearly 300 people meant continuously evolving our strategies, processes, and leadership styles. Were also working on refining our internal culture. Mentorship can provide invaluable insights and save you from costly missteps. Another challenge was adapting to rapid scaling. Find mentors.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JULY 28, 2018

Research shows employees leave their jobs because of poor leadership and poor management. A great management culture provides a competitive edge when hiring talent. Second, mentorship: surround leaders with experienced advisors who can guide. Talent is the largest investment of an early stage company. Education is important.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 5, 2021

However, because of Covid she’s now home much more and enjoying time with her “babies” Mentorship the Kat Cole Way. Mentorship is important but not in the way you might think. Kat would never put up with people hurting the culture or the company. Too loud and “bouncy”? Raising Privileged Children.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

In this episode, a wood furniture maker, a Church leadership recruitment firm executive, and a design agency founder talk about how they’ve been a success. Do they have the same cultural fit as you? Mentorship. Mentorship has been so important to me in building SmartHustle. Narrow Focus. However, be careful.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Trevor Ewen , COO, QBench Networking Through Mentorship Startups need all the help they can get—and often, a mentor will introduce a new founder to various contacts to propel them forward.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Mitsue Kurihara gave an overview of the DBJ Women Entrepreneurs Center and the competition they’ve held for the past four years which invites women of all ages to present their business models for a grand prize of 5 million yen and a year of mentorship. I was particularly captivated by Fujiyo Ishiguro’s story and presentation.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Despite a culture that pushes founders to the edge of their physical, mental and personal limits as they build their company, we insist that they fly solo. A healthy leadership is a healthy company. Tiger Woods is famous for having worked with many coaches to switch up his tactics and keep exceeding in his performance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

These are women who have fought against all odds, made a mark in the business world and crafted their own brands of leadership. She has also created a culture that authentically values giving back and making a positive difference in the world. I hope these women entrepreneurs can give you the same dose of motivation that they gave me!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. It means learning from different cultures and different perspectives. This group has it all – not only do they offer forums and personal advice on a national scale, the organization also sponsors local chapters with their own meetings and amenities.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 22, 2023

My leadership was crucial in overcoming the challenges posed by COVID-19 and significant organizational changes. I provided mentorship to the CTO and Head of Development, focusing on stabilizing their delivery processes. My primary focus was on stabilizing development flows, enhancing leadership, and cultivating a positive culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Invest in the wrong person, however, and you can cause real damage to company culture and productivity. Internships and mentorships shouldn’t be confused with actual hires. Hiring a new employee comes with risks. The right hire can drive your company forward to greater success. Hiring constantly.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

When CFE was founded by famed NASA administrator and former U-M professor Thomas Zurbuchan in 2008, its aim was to evangelize entrepreneurship in Ann Arbor and to help instill the entrepreneurial mindset into the regional culture. In the mid-2010s, that focus began to evolve. Just as the $2.4B

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Mentorship can help a person to grow in ways they wouldn’t otherwise, so long as both the mentor and mentee approach it in the right way. It’s part of developing a company culture that engages the right employees. Retaining people like this, who are in the top right of your 9 Box Grid Model, is a top priority.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City. Women business leaders have created mentorship networks to help support a culture of innovation and risk-taking. How did you get into the accounting and finance staffing industry?

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2022

F or most, the delayed response was a terrible look and spoke to a weak company culture that might lead to more tea spilled. I am thankful for the learning and mentorship I received at the numerous employers I worked at before starting Flutterwave.”. Flutterwave wants to fix up with its CEO still at the helm. ” the CEO wrote.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

They hire locally and remotely and have a close-knit culture built on authentic connections between team members. They’ve partnered with TechStars, ID Ventures, Lofty Ventures, Wayne State University and Precursor Ventures, which gives them the mentorship and funding to scale. Apply now to ToDoolie. . FutureBank. Apply to SpotOn now.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

Once talent has come on board, inclusive culture and retention become key metrics of DEI progress. Assessing inclusion remains a challenge.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

This is part of broader efforts to contribute to the creation of a paying-it-forward culture. Business resilience is very dependent on leadership. For that reason everything we do as a team, such as in our programs, mentorship, and involvement across the network, we are fiercely dedicated to learning-based leadership.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Whether it’s through relevant seminars, one-on-one coaching, or in-house mentorship, there are a number of excellent ways you can help employees upskill and keep them motivated through dire times. Once defeatism creeps into your body language, your employees will lose confidence in your leadership and start jumping overboard.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 3, 2023

The major items were: A senior level role for me Opportunities for personal development and growth Mentorship from senior leadership A home for as many of our clients and employees as possible With this framework I was able to avoid wasting time on deals that were not going to be a fit for my needs.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Ozor mentioned how undergoing several changes, self-doubt and fatigue took a toll on his mental health; eventually, he had to sort help through some mentorship programs. Most times, your investors and board are present when it’s working. When it’s not working, it can get lonely.

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Reforge

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

More from Ely Matt Marenghi Matt, former VP of Engineering at Netflix, fostered a culture of autonomy for ~13 years, largely ignoring the Scrum regimen — even in its heyday. It comes down to company culture and everybody involved understanding that things do change. What is a Scrum Master? Matt seconds this train of thought.

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Paul G. Silva

APRIL 29, 2025

Leadership as the Foundation Before diving into Collins’ roadmap, I want to emphasize what I’ve found to be the most critical element: leadership. Strong leadership facilitates or leverages most of the other elements we’ve discussed. ” This insight was later reinforced when I read Collins’ work.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

Jeff and Joel also discuss how they have benefited from their Forum through experience sharing and mentorship. Joel, in particular, discusses how “phantom equity” has influenced his employees, clients and the way he does business. Watch a video of the session below: Thanks to Jeff and Joel for sharing your TotalE experiences!

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