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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

Establish clear definitions: Responsibilities: Outcomes you own Objectives: Benefits the organization needs to achieve Tasks: Activities that help reach objectives As I tell founders: “No one actually cares about the to-dos. particularly pages 87-95 where Collins discusses role definition and accountability.

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Exceptional Startups Are Needles in a Haystack. So the Best VCs Build Needle Magnets.

Hunter Walk

A few years back I helped start Screendoor , a fund that backs new venture firms by hopefully being one of their earliest and largest supporters. What’s my needle magnet definition? Ok, back to the VC content marketing. As a result I’ve seen hundreds of VC decks, all certain they will be among the top performers.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

This storytelling approach not only illustrated our impact but also built trust and authenticity, which ultimately resonated well with potential investors, leading to productive relationships and support. We definitely keep using the UpPromote service.”

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Fueling Founders, Scaling Impact: Inside Keshia Theobald-van Gent’s Investment Philosophy

Jason Malki

My path wasn’t exactly linear, but it was definitely intentional. After transitioning that work into a nonprofit, I moved into innovation consulting and eventually joined GSV Labs , where I supported Fortune 500s with startup partnerships and built out strategic programs. Thank you so much for joining us! From there, I ran U.S.

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Supporter Profile: BlueRock

NZ Entrepreneur

This is a significant achievement given the complexity of the R&D definitions, and the challenges when we sometimes begin work with a client part-way through their claims process. LinkedIn: [link] Facebook: [link] Instagram: [link] Supporter Spotlight: Offers and services from NZ Entrepreneur supporters!

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HPA Announces Acquisition of Portfolio Company Simple Mills by Flower Foods, Inc.

HPA

Chicago, IL – January 8, 2025 – Hyde Park Angels ( HPA ), a premier early-stage venture capital group specializing in investing through its unique People First model, is pleased to announce that its portfolio company, Simple Mills , has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Flowers Foods , Inc.

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How to increase your valuation by reducing risk       

Berkonomics

Another is to gain the support of a core vendor who is willing to offer special extended terms to the company as its investment in creating the product in a finished state. Here we expand the definitions a bit to encompass businesses that are still early stage, but perhaps beyond startup.