Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

When I came out of college LA Law was one of the most popular shows on TV and made being a lawyer sexy, so most of my peers made that career choice. The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

To meet the changing startup landscape, we’re refreshing and re-imagining TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 in a big way, with more of what you love and new ways to accelerate your growth. What’s new at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023? That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Now that investing is cool again, upstarts like Staax , which pitched today at TechCrunch Disrupt’s Startup Battlefield, are finding new ways to cash in on its cachet, particularly among young people. What sets Staax apart, though, is that it allows for peer-to-peer payments in stock. Image Credit: Haje Kamps / TechCrunch.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

Nominees compete against peers from around the world in a series of local and national competitions in hopes of qualifying for the GSEA Global Finals. Every time I walk away from meeting a GSEA student or leave a GSEA event, my energy tank is completely refilled. Fountain of energy I have found the Fountain of Energy, and it is GSEA.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 7, 2021

Not only did I want resources that mimic a “real-life business school” to help me learn where and how I could improve as a leader and business owner, but also I wanted a peer group who could empathize with my struggles and challenge me to grow daily. I wanted to share those relationships and experiences with others. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 22, 2021

I am an avid entrepreneur and have now been in the events industry for 15 years. In March 2020 when the pandemic hit and the US shut down, the events industry was completely disrupted. The disruption impacted my business negatively in a significant way. Eventually we landed on the option of virtual events.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

This will keep you up to date on important deadlines, events, and other updates. We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. .

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David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2021

One of the best business models ever is creating a marketplace between investors and investment opportunities. However, the challenge with this two-sided market is: how do you get the investors to show up? It’s hard enough to get the retail investors, but the family offices and other large check writers are even more challenging.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’ When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’

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FundersClub

JULY 13, 2017

• Can help maintain productivity on days when events disrupt commutes or services at office. Most offices, whether at a big company or at a startup, allow employees to work at home from time to time. Others, citing their own data, disagree, countering that time in the office is the time that's most productive.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This is particularly true of industries where technology is disrupting business models. When you drive through your local community or go to your place of employment, you are coming in contact with businesses, both large and small. The most common advice given to aspiring entrepreneurs is to start a business that ignites your passion.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

2022 promises to be another exciting year, with new educational opportunities, additional networking and community building events, and the official launch of our Angel Investor Foundation, a wholly owned subsidiary organization that will focus on advancing the arts and sciences of angel investing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 22, 2016

When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’ When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

And yet, one of the events that generates the most momentum for long-term impact — the successful exit of a portfolio company — is not being harnessed. More posts by this contributor. Miami won’t be the next Silicon Valley because we don’t need another one. For many VCs, the exit is the endgame; you cash in and move on.

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 7, 2021

We are grappling with healthcare challenges, irreversibly disrupted industries, millions of underemployed workers, and devastating racial and gender inequities. Together, we can empower contributors of all races, genders, and backgrounds to turn disruption and division into creation and abundance – for all. We need ingenuity.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

We’re launching our own scout program, and want to benchmark compensation and structure against our peers. The easiest way to work with and for VC funds is to become a part-time scout, getting paid for sourcing investments. But how do you do that? . How to find a job as a VC scout. How to get a job in venture capital.

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OurCrowd

JUNE 20, 2021

Perception Point powers new security from Acronis. WayUp partners with AMS to boost diverse recruitment. Corporate introductions: Partner with startups. More than 1,200 high-tech jobs. Startup of the Week: VisIC: Fueling the electric car revolution. Learn More. CropX named World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer. ” Learn More. ” Learn More.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

’ It’s that line of thinking that leads people to create disruptive companies, to solve problems that were thought to be intractable. Being an effective founder means questioning current paradigms, asking ‘Is there a better way to do this—and am I the person to do it?’

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 2, 2011

This is particularly acute in New York City, where you have several industries undergoing serious disruption, a critical mass of creativity from the cross pollination of ideas, and lots of capital. Back in the 60’s, JFK make a bold proclimation that we were going to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 25, 2016

Many startup businesses – tech or otherwise – fail. In our industry we applaud the efforts for entrepreneurs to have tried and we know that today’s failure can bring the experience for tomorrow’s success. Yet I can’t help thinking there are many predictable failures that come from a lack of basic planning. Market Size.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 30, 2016

I imagined that if I could run an event like this I might be able to persuade some LPs who hadn’t invested in our fund to come to Los Angeles. So I decided to change up our format a bit. So I decided to change up our format a bit. Here’s a short sample of what we now do. I had a few objectives in mind.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In fact, many entrepreneurs go to significant lengths to downplay their heritage and backgrounds in an attempt to level the playing field with their “Western” peers. peers and over 40% less than U.K. average, and the ratio of acquisition events for these companies is around 5%, compared with 17% and 20% for U.S.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

I find level setting to be one of the most difficult things to do around any task or skill. Just how good is good? What are the best people accomplishing? How do you measure it? It comes up a lot with my coaching clients who aspire to be top VCs and are trying to figure out how to self-assess and goal set. But I thought I was good!?”

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Ecosystem building work is often thankless, tiring, and even demoralizing at times. How do ecosystem builders stay motivated to keep doing the work? What specific practices do ecosystem builders use for self-care, to keep going, and avoid burning out? Staying Motivated by Focusing on Others. Doing both centers me.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Scaling a consumer-focused financial platform—that is also now the primary bank account for millions of UK consumers—in the midst of a once in a century pandemic is close to impossible. In April 2020, British banking startup Monzo’s revenue fell by almost 50%. This did not happen by magic. Banking is a ubiquitous but hard to crack industry.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2023

Welcome to The Interchange ! If you received this in your inbox, thank you for signing up and your vote of confidence. If you’re reading this as a post on our site, sign up here so you can receive it directly in the future. Every week, we’ll take a look at the hottest fintech news of the previous week.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Are you tired of getting paid less than your peers for doing the same work? The following is excerpted from “Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity, and Achieve Financial Success” by Charlene Walters (McGraw Hill, February 2021). You deserve this chance! trillion in revenue.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

” TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 is underway! Tickets are still available for the three-day virtual event, which encompasses everything from Ryan Reynolds’ lessons on “fast-vertising” to Startup Battlefield, where early-stage companies will compete for a chance to win a slice of equity-free funding. Walter Thompson.

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Y Combinator

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Scaling a consumer-focused financial platform—that is also now the primary bank account for millions of UK consumers—in the midst of a once in a century pandemic is close to impossible. In April 2020, British banking startup Monzo’s revenue fell by almost 50%. Banking is a ubiquitous but hard to crack industry.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The reality is that cryptocurrencies can be both and can be liberating and corrupting at the same time. So I’m going to try and do a single sitting riff of how I’ve viewed the topic as I’ve watched the cheerleaders & naysayers from the sidelines. It’s pretty tough to have a view on cryptocurrency if you don’t have a history of currency.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Don’t worry, it’s for fun reasons: We want to be the first to tell you about the awesomeness that is our TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield companies. So, Apple had an event : Romain gives you a look at the new entry-level iPad that he says looks just like the iPad Pro. PDT, subscribe here. Christine and Haje. The TechCrunch Top 3.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Finally, after many “could have beens,” they end up at her apartment, but the whole romance fell through because she’s constantly disrupted by phone calls from her mentally ill brother, Michael. Written by Violet Lim, CEO and co-founder of Lunch Actually and EO Singapore. We have come to the last month of 2018! We do not rest.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

Photo by Scott Clark for Upfront Ventures Focus on Cash While the headlines in 2020 & 2021 touted many massive fundraising events and heady valuations, we believed that for savvy investors it also represented an opportunity for real financial gains.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

Community isn’t a single Slack group or event or newsletter. To be a startup aiming to disrupt a category that still has a tone of gray in it comes with its own challenges. To be a startup aiming to disrupt a category that still has a tone of gray in it comes with its own challenges. — natasha (@nmasc_) February 16, 2021.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

From day one, Station F has always been about making life easier for entrepreneurs,” Station F director Roxanne Varza said at the launch event earlier today. Finally, the program is based on peer-to-peer feedback. Station F , the big startup campus located in Paris, is launching an online component called Launch by Station F.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2022

This event draws an incredible mix of Silicon Valley’s startup community, including over 40 VC firms so far — a who’s who of founders, investors, tech makers and movers and shakers. If you want to share a friendly evening of cocktails and relaxed networking under the stars with your startup peers, you need to grab your ticket today.

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TechCrunch

JULY 28, 2022

But realistically, those companies often don’t turn up on my radar: They are too big to be startups and haven’t had a liquidity event (i.e., But realistically, those companies often don’t turn up on my radar: They are too big to be startups and haven’t had a liquidity event (i.e.,

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