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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. Unfortunately, without a solid grasp of how capital — in its many different forms — can influence a business, too many founders make decisions early on in their companies that have unintended consequences down the line.

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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. I am always thrilled to see women entrepreneurs gain traction and succeed!

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The Painful Experience That Inspired One Entrepreneur to Greatness

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Entrepreneurs thrive on adversity: We identify problems, create solutions, and hear the word “no” as a challenge. Saichelle wasn’t a born entrepreneur. Give back Saichelle finds fulfillment in making a positive impact by coaching aspiring entrepreneurs and supporting organizations that help formerly incarcerated people. “I

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How One Entrepreneur Utilizes Visualization To Promote Living Organ Donation

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Entrepreneurs change the world. Entrepreneurs also save lives. Since my transplant, my life has been so enriched by the immense gratitude I experience each day, the special moments that are sweeter because of the journey, and the impact I am able to make through my learnings as an entrepreneur and through EO,” Dave said.

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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

At first, we primarily played an advocacy and convening role, working with policymakers and administrations , organizing bus tours, and telling the stories of the entrepreneurs we met along the way. Internally, we’ve begun using the term “founder-market-geography fit” to describe this idea. What is Founder-Market-Geography Fit?

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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. So when Jim floated the idea of a book targeting entrepreneurs to help more of them succeed, we gave it serious thought. Here are three key pieces of wisdom to get you started.

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EmpowHER Your Mindset: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Negative Thoughts To Stay Motivated

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In March, EO recognizes and celebrates women entrepreneurs with its second annual EmpowHER virtual conference , which focuses on the specific challenges women in business experience. Women entrepreneurs will learn from experts how to navigate the three pillars of every woman entrepreneurs’ life: business, family and self.