Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Integral to the Entrepreneurs’ Organization’s core beliefs is our commitment to making a positive difference in the world—exemplified by our pledge to support the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are 17 goals and 169 targets to wipe out poverty, fight inequality and tackle climate change by 2030. We are proud to share EO member James Kilkelly ‘s efforts to disrupt the linear economy with his innovative approach to addressing electronic waste

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Arguably the #1 customer discovery how-to guide is the book Talking To Humans. Here is a jem: One aspiring entrepreneur wanted to target mothers of young children. She had heard stories about talking to people in a coffee shop, but felt like it was too unfocused. So she tried hanging around school pickup zones, but the moms were too busy and refused to speak to her.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

It is human nature to start in a new position with enthusiasm, lofty goals, new ideas, and a heightened awareness of those around us and their ideas for the business. After time in our job positions. And it is an unfortunate truism that most of us become a bit stale in our jobs after some time, even if we are most successful at it and appreciated by all who work for or with us.

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Editor’s note: This article is part of a larger series called Solution Stories, which aim to tell the story of the work Forward Cities is helping to guide in cities across the country. For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Indianapolis, please visit the first article in the series here. As part of a two year Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator aimed at strengthening the local Indianapolis equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem and facilitated by Forward Ci

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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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Tomasz Tunguz

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Have you ever sold a product while working at the market leader? How about from the market challenger? If you’ve done both, you know how different the role of a salesperson can be in each of these businesses. having them both, I can tell you that though the jobs have very similar titles, the work is quite different. The market leader benefits from the strength of its brand.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Whether you need $5,000 or $500,000, one way to get some much-needed cash flow into your business is through a small business loan. There are many small business loan providers in Canada, and it can be time-consuming to figure out which ones to reach out to. Smarter Loans , the online resource if you’re in Canada and seeking financing, has made the process much easier.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

I see this time and time again—a founder pitches a VC or an angel and they say to come back when there’s more traction. The founder then goes off and raises from friends and family or invests their own savings in the idea in an attempt to come back with a handful of customer or users. In other words, the people with the least amount of money in this game wind up doubling down on what is probably an unfundable, problematic idea to begin with—because an investor said the only thing missing was tra

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EntreWorks Consulting

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

In recent years, we’ve seen a number of interesting new community development models being used out in the field. I’ve had good fortune to use the WealthWorks approach on a number of projects, and you can count me as a big fan. To briefly summarize, WealthWorks is an asset-based community development strategy that helps region to understand their assets (forms of community wealth) and to help grow and retain assets that remain anchored in the community.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Astra, the three-year-old rocket startup behind the test, had operated in secret, rolling nitrogen clouds aside. Read more here. The post [Astra in Bloomberg] A Small Rocket Maker is Running a Different Kind of Space Race appeared first on OurCrowd.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Ramon caught up with Rosie Roca, VP of Customer Success, SMB Essentials at Salesforce during the Dreamforce 2019 conference in San Francisco. Salesforce is CRM (customer relationship management) solution that many big businesses use to manage their prospects and customers and get a clear view of their pipeline, churn, and more. But Salesforce is also focused on SMBs as well, and they’ve rolled out a new tool called Salesforce Essentials , which is perfect for small businesses.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Bloomberg Businessweek said that OurCrowd “has blown up the exclusivity around tech fundraising” and The Jerusalem Post added that “It has taken OurCrowd only a matter of months to become one of Israel’s most active funds.” TheStreet.com said that OurCrowd is “Crowdfunding for Real Investors.”. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in RCJ] Georges Hazan guest – Jon Medved appeared first on OurCrowd.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

A case in point is ThetaRay, one of the startups in JVP’s portfolio, and a one of the twenty-eight companies operating within the Cyber Center in New York. Read more here. The post [ThetaRay in Forbes] The Digital Transformation Of Industries And Cities Is A Growing Israeli Export Business appeared first on OurCrowd.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The Zoomcar folks are co-operative and knowledgeable. At the same time, the fleet cars are now vastly improved and subjected to a thorough check before being handed over. Read more here. The post [Zoomcar in Financial Express] Zoomcar service review: How convenient is it for outstation self-drive travels appeared first on OurCrowd.

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CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

On February 13, thousands of entrepreneurs and technology aficionados will converge on Jerusalem for the 2020 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit. Last year, some 18,000 people from over 180 countries registered for what has become the world’s fastest-growing tech conference. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd in The MediaLine] Entrepreneurs, Techies to Attend OurCrowd Investor Summit in Jerusalem appeared first on OurCrowd.

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OurCrowd

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

It is “way too early” to say what the impact of the virus will be on the tech industry as it is a developing story, said Jon Medved, an Israeli venture capitalist who heads the crowdfunding platform OurCrowd, by phone. Read more here. The post [OurCrowd CEO Jon Medved in Times of Israel] In Israel, coronavirus likely to affect tourism and construction first – analyst appeared first on OurCrowd.

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