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Educate, Empower, Support: EO Women Entrepreneurs Are Leading the Way

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In EO, we celebrate the remarkable women entrepreneurs who have shattered glass ceilings and are now paying it forward to pave the way for future generations of female founders to rise. Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston. “By

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3 Real-World Startup Lessons from Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We both went on to have successful careers as consultants and entrepreneurs, and had a passion for working with and investing in younger entrepreneurs. We reconnected in 2016 and began angel investing in startups in New York City.  We could complement our own experiences with the experience of other HBS entrepreneurs.

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Regenerative Finance (ReFi)

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Our investment in Kickstarter back in 2009 is an excellent example of that. Our interest in web3 which started back in 2011 was also grounded in the idea that new forms of funding are necessary to finance innovation and creative work. And that is why Regenerative Finance (aka ReFI) is so interesting to me.

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How Entrepreneurs and Founders Can Avoid “Capital Tunnel Vision”   

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As an entrepreneur or founder starting a business, you may think of capital as purely monetary. Identify the right track for your goals Entrepreneurs must align business goals and long-term objectives at the outset of founding their company in order to attract the right type or combination of capital to support success.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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4 Finance Lessons for Rookie Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Finance is a common source of both challenges and opportunities for a growing company. Learn these foundational finance lessons now to set yourself up for success: Avoid the sunk cost fallacy. You fail to consider the overall losses you might suffer in making further investments. Learn more about how to apply today. .

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Freelancer or entrepreneur? Making the mindset shift

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Here’s the difference: A hobby or side hustle involves a discretionary investment of time and money. After 25 years of self-employment, I felt ready to make the shift from freelancer to entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs, however, usually call themselves founders or CEOs. You’re in charge of operations, sales, marketing and finance.