Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2021

During an online business workshop in December 2020, the presenter asked me whether our venture was a hobby or a business. 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. What’s in a title? The first two are easy.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Having the right business advisor can be a game-changer for an entrepreneur Starting and growing a business is a challenging and often lonely endeavor. Entrepreneurs are presented with both business and personal challenges as they travel their entrepreneurial journey. Accountability can be a powerful motivator.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2024

According to a study of 227 entrepreneurs in 46 countries by Founder Reports , 87.7% of entrepreneurs report struggling with one or more mental health issues. In addition to high stress, financial concerns, and burnout, more than 50% of entrepreneurs report that they struggle with anxiety. That’s an alarming statistic.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 22, 2021

Contributed by Tui Cordemans, an entrepreneur based in Melbourne, Australia. I practice yoga regularly, and when I am doing my yoga poses, I consciously bring myself to the present moment; when I achieve that moment, I feel much stronger in my poses. Focus on the present moment. So why do we worry about it now?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Eight components to successfully scaling a startup are presented in this article. Many entrepreneurs aim to create businesses that succeed in the short term but also have the growth potential to scale and thrive in the long run. They develop a business model identifying the critical factors necessary for a sustainable business.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

The ultimate live event for entrepreneurs, INSPIRE + SUCCEED is coming to New Zealand for the first time in April-May, presented by Success Resources. In the full day of learning, attendees will get actionable insights from eight speaker sessions, plus the opportunity to network and connect with other entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 21, 2025

Entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the country will gather in Dallas June 12-14, 2025, for the return of the Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo. Known for igniting purpose-driven business growth, this years event will feature none other than media icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey , who will join T.D.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Highly successful entrepreneurs share their thinking about undertaking great entrepreneurial challenges and achieving breakthrough success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2024

As I undertake a significant next step in scaling my business—opening the Aldea model to interested franchisees across the country—I realize my success wouldn’t have been possible without the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)’s role in my professional and personal evolution.

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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. Obstacles and Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

MyEO DX attracts EO members who are looking to transform or reinvent their business strategies or overall engagement with entrepreneurship. Some MyEO DX members are angel investors and serial entrepreneurs with deep knowledge about the process and strategy behind buying and selling companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2024

As an EO strategy summit facilitator, I have witnessed first-hand the value of these events for the community. Strategy summits are opportunities for growth, connection, putting steel to the grindstone, and sharpening processes to drive transformation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2021

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead impactful businesses and build a sustainable future for our world, but how exactly do you start? EO Impact Day , a quarterly event series, aims to answer that question by presenting experts and providing the tools entrepreneurs need to start making the world a better place. . “

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StartupNation

JUNE 25, 2021

However, by having all of this well thought out beforehand, you can save your nerves, and instead of coming up with strategies from scratch, you have a base to build from. This should start with revenue strategies. When setting your pricing strategy , be careful. Don’t underprice yourself! Sell wants, deliver needs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) exists to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. Led by Jan Heybroek, the closed, coached conversations facilitate shared experiences around one presenter’s specific business challenge in a deep-dive presentation format. Business challenge: Scaling a SaaS business.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

I believe many entrepreneurs have ADD. I am good at cranking out documents, memos, presentations, letters and spreadsheets. I write my presentations the night before. I even learned how to mark somebody present who was absent. Essentially – it’s just the way your brain is wired. Embrace it. I have ADD.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Those same opportunities just aren’t present for workers who telecommute—unless we go out of our way to keep connections with people outside our direct team. This disconnect is not only a problem for small businesses or entrepreneurs but also for larger tech companies. Maintain a location-agnostic culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Many people think multitasking is a skill that women are naturally good at, but eventually working as an entrepreneur at a million miles an hour will take its toll. Be more present. As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Of course these are great places to network with other investors, meet great entrepreneurs and keep your connections strong with senior execs at larger companies like Yahoo!, But it’s very easy to be flattered into “here’s why we want YOU as an investor” by entrepreneurs and earlier-stage investors alike.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 19, 2013

If instead of seeming evasive and ashamed about having been turned down (and thereby implicitly agreeing with the verdict) you talk candidly about what scared investors about you, you''ll seem more confident, which they like, and you''ll probably also do a better job of presenting that aspect of your startup.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Daniel Pink’s presentation, The Power of Regret , provided an opportunity to rethink and re-frame my mindset. Winnie Hart ‘s presentation on how to Stand Out as a Thought Leader provided great tools that reaffirmed why I do what I do.”. We talked strategy and EOS on the chairlift. It was incredible.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

The lean startup approach introduces a more dynamic and resource-efficient strategy. Such real-world input is crucial for deciding whether to persist with your current strategy, tweak your idea, or abandon the project altogether. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 28, 2022

It is also true that there are good deals and good entrepreneurs that can’t find anyone to invest in them. Here are my rules: 1) Do your very best to connect with the entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs are smart and they know they are doing a deal with a firm as well as an individual. That is a failure of the system.

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Red Rocket

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

I was curious what her startup founders were seeing, in terms of the best marketing strategies they are successfully using today. An important addition to his marketing strategy is engagement and interactivity on social media, with Entity regularly designing contests, games, and events for users and prospective users to participate in.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

With the challenges presented to entrepreneurs and their businesses during the pandemic, it is crucial, now more than ever, to utilize this time as a moment of professional growth and self-reflection on the branding and marketing efforts of businesses. By Shannon Courtney.

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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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

But in too many communities entrepreneurship is an underutilized and underleveraged strategy for economic growth. In my role as an ecosystem builder in Sacramento, I’m doubling down on my efforts to raise awareness about entrepreneurship and ecosystem building as an economic development strategy to civic and business leaders in our region.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 13, 2020

Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles, is founder and CEO of both Orange & Bergamot , a creative agency for female founders, and Citrus Studios , a branding and design agency. That’s when he knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur, and he’s been one ever since. Have goals, not dreams.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2020

Greg Crabtree is a speaker, author, entrepreneur and financial expert. Greg founded his own firm, Crabtree, Rowe and Berger, to focus on helping entrepreneurs build their economic engine. What can entrepreneurs expect to learn from your presentation, “Simple Numbers Crisis Cash Flow Process”? After being named to the Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Maximilian Fleitmann , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member primarily based in Rhine-Ruhr, Germany, is the CEO of BaseTemplates and Partner at Richmond View Ventures. He has raised venture capital for his startups, helped hundreds of founders craft their pitch decks and fundraising strategy, and invested as a business angel.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 6, 2020

Written for EO by Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles. Yap is a thriving serial entrepreneur whose businesses include Citrus Studios , Luxe Link , and the Orange & Bergamot. Kalika Yap shares highlights from the presentation. where he addressed the global pandemic. You’ve got this.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

An entrepreneur, global speaker and university instructor, she is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs to stand out, speak up and be radically authentic. She is the co-founder of Brand of a Leader , the personal branding agency for entrepreneurs. I wasn’t sure of the formula for success, nor what topic I should present.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

As a minority female entrepreneur, Lou shared her observations on the Olympics and how they reflected and exposed the struggles of female entrepreneurs striving to build sustainable businesses. But I was uncertain about presenting it publicly. I knew I couldn’t hold this data for just my clients.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 27, 2014

I recently attended and presented at Dave McClure’s PreMoney conference in San Francisco. Here is the video of the presentation that I gave that preceded our debate. While this is temporarily a good thing for entrepreneurs it will turn sour when we go through the next inevitable downturn. tl;dr version. And we ended.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 26, 2021

Getting distracted may seem innocuous, but the consequences are disastrous over time: lost productivity, falling revenues, and a gnawing ever-present sense of missed opportunities. These overachievers and members of The Oracles share their strategies to sharpen your focus, prolong your concentration and beat distractions once and for all.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2020

In times of crisis, entrepreneurs step up to take the lead on creating groundbreaking pathways toward renewal. We asked three EO members what strategies they are implementing at work and in their personal lives as COVID-19 continues to spread. He is an EO South Florida member. He is an EO South Florida member.

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