Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

Contributed by Dr. Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. When hundreds of EO entrepreneurs under the same roof connect with a speaker at precisely the same time, that energy is exhilarating. Sometimes you just need to be in the room—to feel the vibrations of energy and possibility all around you. Together We Grow.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Yet, as I mark five years leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as its CEO, it’s a good time to reflect on five key insights gained from such a remarkable community of business founders. But we need to be present and listen, or we will miss them. A global pandemic.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. Growing the Foundation for YHS.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2017

Employees using marijuana can present safety problems, especially considering that: 8% of full-time employees and 11.5% Employees using marijuana can present safety problems, especially considering that: 8% of full-time employees and 11.5% Q: What business challenges and opportunities has your company experienced?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

After rigorous evaluation, two outstanding contenders have emerged, each presenting groundbreaking solutions in diverse fields. Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 14, 2024

After rigorous evaluation, two outstanding contenders have emerged, each presenting groundbreaking solutions in diverse fields. Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2018

In early 2018, EO DC joined forces with the Employer Assistance Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (EARN) and DC Metro Business Leadership Network (DC Metro BLN) to host an event to educate entrepreneurs and small businesses on the value of hiring people with disabilities. EO DC Chapter President Marsha Ralls welcomed attendees.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

As a mother and business owner, Deepti Sharma is passionate about policies that support and enhance mothers and entrepreneurs. Her company, Food to Eat specializes in connecting immigrant, women and minority-owned food vendors to opportunities for growth. Smart Hustlers seek to build healthy, profitably, great business.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial ecosystem. Here are a few benefits that can be experienced by attending this dynamic event.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 10, 2017

Tom Charman is a “studentrepreneur,” an EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) finalist in 2016 and co-founder and CEO of KOMPAS , a city exploration application helping people discover amazing but little-known adventures hidden in the world’s urban jungles. In June 2017, you won Visa’s Everywhere Initiative.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. This is normal, but it doesn’t have to be! You wear all of the hats in your business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2015

Entrepreneurs’ Organization to Host Live Video Chats with Renowned Business Owners during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Participants worldwide will have the opportunity to engage with leading business experts during live Q&A sessions and via EO’s Twitter ( [link] ), using the #EO24 and #GEW2015 hashtags. EDT (1 a.m.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

The current ecosystem excludes far too many, denying economic opportunity and a shot at the American Dream to all,” said Kate. We approached this work by first grounding ourselves in and listening to the needs and pain points of the under-resourced and under-represented entrepreneurs in our ecosystem,” said Kate. “We

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 21, 2017

From the first EO prospect lunch that I attended, members, trainers and board members alike exalted the vast access to entrepreneurs that made up the organization’s global network. A year after joining EO, I decided that when I traveled, I would contact the local chapter two weeks in advance to connect with peers while in town.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator , funded by a $300,000 contribution from the bank, aims to empower female entrepreneurs dedicated to creating a positive social impact. Through this initiative, aspiring and existing women entrepreneurs will have access to vital resources such as training, mentorship, and seed funding.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. Ponce City Market presented that opportunity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Hybrid employees don’t hate the office — they hate commuting to it , surveys show, since commuting can take over an hour per day and cost several thousand dollars per year.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 29, 2023

I knew it might be a huge opportunity.” Furthermore, most traditional Taiwanese restaurants don’t pay much attention to interior design, presentation, or even have English menus, making it hard for foreign tourists to properly experience. In 2010, he introduced Beams, a leading Japanese fashion brand, to Taiwan.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 14, 2017

WHEN DID YOU SAY TO YOURSELF, “I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR”? Seeing an opportunity, I would buy ice blocks on hot days and sell them in the yard at a premium. Over the years, my Forum mates, chapter peers and fellow members have helped me become a stronger person and smarter entrepreneur.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everything from working to socializing to ordering and shopping online has become the norm. In fact, according to emarketer.com ; “U.S. e-commerce sales will reach $794.50 billion (in 2020), up 32.4% year-over-year. That’s a much higher growth rate than the 18.0% That’s a much higher growth rate than the 18.0%

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 5, 2014

The opportunities, however, are different than they used to be. If you want to break into the startup world and you come from investment banking, don''t forget the one thing that your resume says that actually speaks to entrepreneurs--you know potential investors. When Amrit was applying, I told her she was a lock for the job.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

From wearing so many different hats over the course of my career — banker, attorney, state treasurer, and now in a business whose mission is investing in entrepreneurs to build successful high growth companies in Oklahoma — I am used to looking at situations from different perspectives. We have all been pleased and a little surprised.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited. Note the full presentation deck with additional slides can be found on SlideShare here or you can simply scroll through it at the bottom of this post.]. Where are we today?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2019

At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), we help entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey achieve new levels of leadership by providing the knowledge, skills and resources to grow and scale their operations. When it’s time to go all-in and start scaling your business, entrepreneurs must be ready to do just that?go Not a label.

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

Participants from four different cities hit the roads of two neighborhoods in Indianapolis, one of Forward Cities’ Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator cities, each advancing entrepreneurial opportunity on their own paths. Notably, however, significant value also springs from new relationships.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

event , hosted by the Brookings Institute to discuss the “potential of female entrepreneurs in Japan.” ” The speakers (Japanese or Japanese-American) shared their personal experiences working as a female entrepreneurs with other Japanese businesses. When asked what motivated her, Ms.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Surely because they are more successful than their peers, it stands to reason they’re extremely sharp or even smarter than their non-CEO cohorts. But if you are starting a company, responsible for part of an organization, or making bets on entrepreneurs, you are most likely to succeed if you act as a sponge. Management Style.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2021

for instance, borrows money at an interest rate over 13%, compared to their local peers who can secure the same amount of credit, if not more, at less than half of that interest rate. There is a massive opportunity for startups to better solve these problems. There is a massive opportunity for startups to better solve these problems.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

FEBRUARY 14, 2021

Here is McKinsey’s bottom line — the most diverse companies are now more likely than ever to outperform less diverse peers on profitability. That presents Oklahoma with an opportunity to tackle the main challenge in our entrepreneurial ecosystem. In a family. In a state. Women are key to growing successful companies.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A core tenet of ecosystem building is making connections—connecting entrepreneurs to people, information, and resources that can help them move their business forward. “An While I’m a big fan of storytelling about the entrepreneurs and the ecosystem, I think the term ‘storytelling’ holds some people back from publishing content online.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

If you’re trying to find your way in the world as an entrepreneur , or simply in your career, you should know that you don’t have to go at it alone. When seeking a mentor, be intentional- look for someone who can offer you valuable, even critical, feedback, advice, and open doors for you to new opportunities to advance your career.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

To sustain the work of ecosystem building, we must equip our practitioners for the long haul with a professional job description, training programs, ongoing peer support, and sustainable funding models. Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. Voices from the field. Metro Area.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2018

Every entrepreneur wants to hear “yes” during the fund-raising process but I would argue that being too risk averse and not pushing hard enough and be willing to hear a “no” is what holds back many people from “yes.” Possibly offend and entrepreneur leading to reputation risk amongst other entrepreneurs. Do they have influence?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 10, 2020

Be present: Keep in mind that your people are socially removed from their peers. Connecting each day at the same time will keep us focused, allow me to know what is going on with my people and provide them an opportunity to share with each other.”. The current health crisis has thrown our world into disorder.

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Impact Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

and opportunities for impact focused start-ups in the current ecosystem, at the Resurgence TiEcon. incubators and accelerators, connecting them with a global peer network in 100+ cities across 60+. 16,500+ change driven entrepreneurs in 100+communities, 450 incubation, acceleration and scaling. Delhi-NCR event.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 5, 2021

There was a need to connect entrepreneurs coming out of a Small Business Development Center (SBDC) training program to investors and funding. Pooling money allows many small contributions to add up to significant funding for the entrepreneur. has held steady at around 300,000 for the last ten years.

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