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Exceptional Startups Are Needles in a Haystack. So the Best VCs Build Needle Magnets.

Hunter Walk

Some force that pulls exceptional startups to you, directly or via intermediaries, in a privileged and sustainable fashion. What are, in my mind, some examples of needle magnet strategies that exist today?

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Strategic Casting: How to Fish For Your Ideal Clients and Employees

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. It’s critical to set yourself apart from the competition. CEOs may resonate with a higher-end content strategy such as white papers, books, or even a branded podcast. What about employees?

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

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. Every event, workshop, and conversation is an opportunity to plant seeds for future success, turning bold dreams into flourishing realities.

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How one YLAI Professional Fellow unlocks potential through mentorship in Antigua and Barbuda

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JEI typically provides entrepreneurship training through regular workshops in Antigua and Barbuda. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, JEI has made greater use of technology and social media to reach a more global audience and has begun developing online courses that offer greater accessibility and flexibility to its audience.

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Lean and Mean: How to Boost Startup Growth on a Shoestring Budget

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Focus your cost-effective tactics in these areas: Content Marketing: Focus on crafting valuable blog posts, captivating social media content, educational videos , or compelling webinars that resonate with your intended audience. Quality content positions you as a thought leader , fostering trust and organically attracting potential clients.

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Moving trans advocacy forward in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

supporting young adults with mental disabilities, and soon after attended an advocacy workshop in Trinidad. This workshop culminated with Neish’s own trans identity journey, where Neish remembered that it “happened like magic.” After finishing a degree in psychology, Neish participated in a fellowship in Washington D.C.

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Keep in touch: Client outreach is critical during business slumps

Entrepreneurs' Organization

They also turned to social media to stay connected with their clients. “We During the first month of COVID, we shared posts on our social media and website that resonated with what people were going through at that time. We did live events or podcasts and workshops. We focused on spreading positivity and a message of self-care”.

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