September, 2024

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Scaling and Growth Insights from EO Members on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) propels the world forward by empowering entrepreneurs with the community, tools, and support they need to unlock their full potential as they grow their businesses. With our commitment to driving transformational growth in our members’ lives, EO is proud to congratulate the 228 member-owned companies that earned a coveted spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list , which celebrates the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the United States based on three-

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Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy

Venture Well

Entrepreneurs whose innovations have been funded by the American-Made Solar Prize and the JEDI Contest and a mentor who worked closely with applicants share their insights into the competition and its benefits. The post Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy appeared first on VentureWell.

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Rotunda Capital Partners Strategically Invests in Family-owned Mama Lycha

American Entrepreneurship

Private-equity firm has a track record of accelerating the growth of family-owned businesses. Private equity firm Rotunda Capital Partners focuses on transforming family-founder-owned companies into data-driven platforms that lead to accelerated growth. The firm’s latest investment into family-owned Mama Lycha, the leading provider of branded Latin American foods, was announced this week.

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Unlocking New Horizons in SaaS: Why Silicon Valley Investors and Corporations Should Attend the Korean SaaS Showcase

AsiaTechDaily

Korean SaaS Titans with $100M Revenue to Showcase in Silicon Valley: Exclusive Two-Day Event Announced The future of cloud computing is poised for transformation as ten leading South Korean SaaS […]

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Inspiring True Beauty from the Inside Out: A Conversation with Founder Priscilla Broward on Why…

Jason Malki

Inspiring True Beauty from the Inside Out: A Conversation with Founder Priscilla Broward on Why Ultimate Beauty is Health I had the pleasure of interviewing Priscilla A. Broward, Founder & Managing Director of Ultimate Beauty Health , which provides high-quality nutricosmetics for general health and beauty for professional and consumer markets. A seasoned executive with a career focused on startup projects, brand innovation, and trend development, Ms.

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6 Lessons Learned on My Journey to Bring Sustainability to the Events Industry

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Starting out in public relations and marketing, I always loved events. What began as a passion for crafting unique experiences has evolved into a dedicated mission to make events more sustainable and impactful. When I founded Analog Events over eight years ago, I set out to challenge the norms of the event industry, transforming a simple idea into a force for change.

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Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy

Venture Well

Entrepreneurs whose innovations have been funded by the American-Made Solar Prize and the JEDI Contest and a mentor who worked closely with applicants share their insights into the competition and its benefits. The post Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy appeared first on VentureWell.

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Acadian Ventures’ 2024 Future of Work 100 Shows Year-to-Year Changes

American Entrepreneurship

The companies in the 2024 list were impacted by several factors that slowed their growth. With the forewarning that artificial intelligence will dramatically change everyday lives, how we work concerns many. Acadian Ventures , an early-stage venture capital firm, announced its 2024 Future of Work 100, an annual list of venture-backed startups impacting how work gets done in the future.

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Enrichly: Supporting youth build confidence and mental wellness

Impact Hub

Enrichly: Supporting youth build confidence and mental wellness Enrichly is dedicated to revolutionising adolescent therapy by empowering mental health professionals with cutting-edge, gamified tools designed to enhance self-esteem and resilience. Their platform combines interactive learning experiences with data-driven insights to provide a comprehensive approach to youth mental health.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Bridging the AI Gap: Founder Hock Ng’s Journey in Making AI Innovation Accessible to All Businesses

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Hock Ng, the Founder and CEO of Octopus Innovation Partners. He brings over 20 years of broad experience in research, technology, and managing international teams. Drawing from his background in AI, data science, and analytics, along with his creative interests, he aims to help businesses unlock the power of AI through strategic advisory services and practical generative AI use cases.

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Lesson #363: Trying To Scale Your Startup? The Odds Are Not In Your Favor!

Red Rocket

My colleague and serial entrepreneur, Scot Wingo , of ChannelAdvisor, Spiffy and Triangle Tweener Fund fame, recently posted on LinkedIn, how hard it was to scale a business. He referenced data from a book by Verne Harnish, the founder of Entrepreneur’s Organization , called Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It. and Why the Rest Don’t. The core of the story was this graphic: What the graphic basically says is, of the 28,000,000 businesses in the United States, only 0.061% actually get larger

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How Embracing the Change Curve Empowered Me To Grow as an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The ability to embrace change is a fundamental skill for any founder. Growing a business from the ground up requires being willing and able to adapt as your product evolves, your market changes, and your customer base grows. And while entrepreneurs tend to be more inclined to embrace change than most people, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy for us.

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It Takes An Innovation Ecosystem To Grow a Student Entrepreneur

Venture Well

Angel Teagle was a student at Elizabeth City State University with an idea that would become Car Seat Companion. An ecosystem of resources helped him grow into an entrepreneur. The post It Takes An Innovation Ecosystem To Grow a Student Entrepreneur appeared first on VentureWell.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Disruptive Technology Startups Selected for Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab

American Entrepreneurship

25 seed and early-stage startups participate in a 5-month long program ending with a Demo Day showcasing their disruptive innovation For its 2024 global accelerator cohort, Morgan Stanley received thousands of applications. The global financial services firm narrowed its selection down to 25 companies for its I nclusive Ventures Lab. Drawing from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), twelve of the 25 companies are U.S.

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TNB Aura to Invest $30 Million in Philippine Startups Over Three Years

AsiaTechDaily

Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm TNB Aura plans to invest around $30 million in startups in the Philippines over the next three years.

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“One Thing You Wish People Better Understood About Venture Capital” – Part I, featuring Andre Charoo, Bill Clerico, Ryan Hoover, Amy Saper, and Dan Teran.

Hunter Walk

I asked some investor friends to share, as the title suggests, one thing they wished people better understood about venture capital. There were no ground rules other than to specify that ‘people’ could be founders, politicians, LPs, etc and that it would be default attributed but anonymous if they desired. Here are the first batch of responses (with some of my reactions).

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Oh, come on! Jockey or horse again?  

Berkonomics

This argument is getting trite for those of us who’ve been around for a few years. We’re always asked the question, and almost always have the same answer. Let me explain it to those newer to the game or curious about our attitudes. Early-stage investors have been arguing over this for years. Do they bet on the entrepreneur (jockey) or the business idea and plan (the horse)?

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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i2E Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Award from IEDC

Innovation 2 Enterprise

i2E Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession i2E, Inc. received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

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Meet American-Made Solar Prize Finalist Monique Dyers of EmpowerSun Solutions

Venture Well

Monique Dyers, founder and CEO of EmpowerSun Solutions, shares her experiences with being a finalist for the American-Made Solar Prize Round 7 and winner of the JEDI Contest. The post Meet American-Made Solar Prize Finalist Monique Dyers of EmpowerSun Solutions appeared first on VentureWell.

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Upcoming Venture Atlanta Conference Spotlights Southeast U.S. Entrepreneurs

American Entrepreneurship

Startups, early-stage and growth-stage companies present their models to a gathering of angel investors and venture capital firms The Venture Atlanta Conference, set to take place on October 8-9, 2024, at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, is one of the most anticipated entrepreneurial events in the southeast U.S. business ecosystem.

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Enterprise Singapore and Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate AI Innovation Among Startups and SMEs

AsiaTechDaily

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has partnered with Google Cloud to launch new initiatives to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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“One Thing You Wish People Better Understood About Venture Capital” – Part II, featuring Victor Echevarria, Chris Neumann, Micah Rosenbloom, Alex von Tobel and Roseanne Wincek.

Hunter Walk

I asked some investor friends to share, as the title suggests, one thing they wished people better understood about venture capital. There were no ground rules other than to specify that ‘people’ could be founders, politicians, LPs, etc and that it would be default attributed but anonymous if they desired. Reporting out in batches of five. Here’s Part II: While the venture and tech community is incredibly collaborative, VC is an inherently lonely role.

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Interview with Anna Stella, Marketing Expert, BBSA

Startup Blogpost

This is an exclusive interview with Anna Stella, Marketing Expert, BBSA. Could you please tell us a bit about yourself and your journey in the world of startups and entrepreneurship? My journey to founding BBSA is as unique as the company itself. While I initially secured funding by winning a TV show, BBSA’s success is rooted in our dedication to clients and passion for marketing.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Drives Innovation with Strategic Investments in Five Promising Startups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in five dynamic companies. These strategic investments totaling $485,000 are poised to propel these startups toward significant milestones, empowering them to revolutionize their respective industries.

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Meet American-Made Solar Prize Finalist Monique Dyers of EmpowerSun Solutions

Venture Well

Monique Dyers, founder and CEO of EmpowerSun Solutions, shares her experiences with being a finalist for the American-Made Solar Prize Round 7. The post Meet American-Made Solar Prize Finalist Monique Dyers of EmpowerSun Solutions appeared first on VentureWell.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

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.