Remove education Remove peer-to-peer Remove startup
article thumbnail

Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. In no small part, the knowledge I’ve gleaned from my EO peers led me to my newest undertaking. Why Peer to Peer? Accountability is another major benefit of peer mentoring.

article thumbnail

Hacking Innovation Education in New York

This is going to be BIG.

Business plan competitions are the air guitar championships of the startup world. It’s as if the plan for creating a startup is: Step #1: Come up with an idea. The fact of the matter is, most startups, particularly ones built by young professionals with no network and no track record, aren’t going to get funded.

education 330
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

What Should We Make of Peter Thiel’s “20 Under 20? Education Program?

Both Sides of the Table

We need to take some risks in education and in innovation in this country so anybody that it trying to break through the traditional mold and try to create a new model ought to be lauded, not attacked. Thiel and friends will also agree to mentor these young entrepreneurs. This is a worthy goal and I applaud Peter Thiel.

education 322
article thumbnail

Why Your Startup is More Likely to Succeed if You’re Authentic and Passionate

Both Sides of the Table

We live in interesting times where working at a startup is glamorized to the point that many founders even refer to their team members as “rock stars,” which to my ears is cringe worthy. Running a startup is a grind. Great programmers are artists, for sure, but rock stars is about the last definition I’d choose.

startup 419
article thumbnail

How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs' Organization

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups. Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find.

article thumbnail

EO Accelerator Graduates Share Successful Growth Tactics and Why They Joined EO

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EOA supports growth through direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts. That’s an 86% success rate of Accelerator grads joining EO because of the direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts that made it irresistible to join EO. EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage.

article thumbnail

How Open Should a Startup CEO be with Staff?

Both Sides of the Table

” Your peer group is envious of your finally doing what they’ve always wanted to do but found it too hard to give up the golden paycheck and predictable future. ” Your peer group is envious of your finally doing what they’ve always wanted to do but found it too hard to give up the golden paycheck and predictable future.

startup 417