Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Corporate wellness programs have become commonplace, with companies offering everything from gym memberships to meditation apps. Yet according to my interview with Tawn Williams , founder of corporate wellness firm House of Anaya , research shows that most such programs fail to get significant engagement and participation from employees.

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Gust

MARCH 21, 2025

Corporate structure issues can quickly kill a fundraising deal for early startups, so we've built Gust's Corporate Diligence Review to provide startups with a report card highlighting their possible red flags before they pitch to investors.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Pison’s breakthrough technology is being applied to a range of industries that support neurocognitive health and performance such as baseball. The company announced it has received a strategic equity investment from Samsung Ventures Investment Corporation (Samsung Ventures).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2023

Here are six reasons to consider hiring a retreat planner for your next corporate or Forum retreat: 1. They can help you set clear goals for your retreat—whether it’s team building, brainstorming new ideas, or simply having fun, they will be there every step of the way to ensure your retreat is successful.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Life’s not about how hard of a hit you can give. It’s about how many you can take, and still keep moving forward.” ? I own and run a regulated financial services firm based in the UAE’s Dubai International Financial Centre, a high-cost jurisdiction even by global standards. Sylvester Stallone, Rocky Balboa.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 8, 2014

Happy official New Year’s, all. It’s that time of year where we think about new beginnings. And there’s none that makes me happier than to announce that Jordan Hudson has been promoted to a Principal at Upfront Ventures. Mostly it’s philosophical. inside insight into VC decision-making.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

But I''ve seen this movie before, so here''s how I responded: "Hi! There''s so much corporate bureaucracy in telco, and they can never actually get anything done. I''m sure this is a lovely human being that means well, but it''s kind of like getting an invite to a dance party in quicksand. I like a good dance party, but.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2014

It’s not hard to find people willing to write the narrative that “venture capital is not an asset class” or “venture capital has performed terribly.” That’s a shame because many of these people missed out on what will be a few great VC vintages.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Here’s what he shared: Organizations will need to pivot their corporate cultures if they wish to survive and thrive in the world of virtual collaboration after the pandemic. Why corporate culture suffered during the pandemic. What’s been interesting in your life recently outside of work? How are you feeling right now?

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Founded in Boulder not long after Paul Graham ran his first cohort at Y combinator, Techstars eventually operated dozens of programs around the world, some under the Techstars brand, but over time and increasingly, in cooperation with corporate partners. Killing the Golden Goose Organizations become what they’re staffed and led to do.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

The Walt Disney Corporation. World’s best in telling stories to young people by building compelling characters that are loved through the generations and passed down from parent to child like a treasure. ” I thought that was a clever enough question to pose. This is so clearly our future.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

I have attention deficit disorder, it is a real condition , I have been diagnosed including having radioactive isotopes through my brain to map my development and yet I’m a leader, I have accomplished much, I did well in school and went on to earn a master’s degree and I can actually concentrate when I want to. Embrace it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 21, 2023

Behind the scenes, I suffered from almost daily panic attacks — but my corporate job represented security, so I stayed … until I was laid off. But it wasn’t until my 43rd birthday that everything changed: My sister suggested that I take my years of experience training leaders in the corporate world and give it to women.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

Two-year-old startup contributes to Tampa’s growing startup ecosystem. The company’s platform has positioned itself as a first-of-its-kind technology suite that proactively defends consumers and enterprises from evolving digital threats, including fraud, identity scams, and phishing attacks.

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Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

The panel took place at The Ion, a 266K-sqft space designed to bring together Houston’s entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic communities. What we did: Rise of the Rest Vice President, Mahati Sridhar , touched down in ChiTown to participate in P33’s VC Desk?—?an Where we went: Chicago, IL ??

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2020

It’s 2020. It is a decade in which we will need to find answers to questions that hang over us like last night’s celebrations. It is a decade in which we will need to find answers to questions that hang over us like last night’s celebrations. That’s ten predictions, enough for now and enough for me.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Here’s a fact: No matter how diverse or inclusive you believe your organization is, there is always more work to be done. What’s one way to keep the topic at the forefront of our minds as entrepreneurs? Let’s continue discussing it and exploring ways to support these critical priorities in our workplace.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

” I look for a lot of things, actually: Persistence (above all else), resiliency, leadership, humility, attention-to-detail, street smarts, transparency and both obsession with one’s company and a burning desire to win. And that’s what differentiates founders and early employees. It’s gonna suck, I know.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

And there’s conferences. You have to figure out when to be the up-beat coach, “It will all get better, stay confident, keep the course” or the honest voice in one’s ear, “Listen mate, you’ve been protecting your head of product for far too long. It’s time for change.” Web Summit.

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Founder Bounty

JANUARY 21, 2025

Lessons learned from Building Europe’s first On Demand fuel station from its COO Before Shell tap-up and Cafu and others, we built Europe’s first on demand fuel station. I have worked in finance and well as been though Techstars and have seen it all in the world of startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

What’s more, Florida has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the country, making it an attractive location for businesses looking to reduce their tax burdens. The state offers no state income tax, affordable office space, and one of the nations lowest corporate tax rates. What Makes a State Ideal for Entrepreneurs?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

It’s also essential to explore how well companies share their policies. A Fishbowl survey asked about 7,300 professionals how well they understood their company’s plan for hybrid work. That’s not a great look! A vague approach can hurt both keeping and attracting employees — and, increasingly, investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2023

I appreciate that moms are being more transparent about choosing help with their “second shift” as we see women taking a higher number of the top seats in corporations. If kids need to be picked up from school, it’s ok to start early and leave work early. Let’s stop assuming that fathers are not responsible for childcare.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Then there’s the issue of information retention. A barrage of documents and manuals can be overwhelming — and, let’s be honest, they’re not the most digestible type of content you can put in front of new remote hires. Which tools are indispensable for your remote outreach team? A remote team can feel … well, remote.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Jackie Jenkins-Scott has more than three decades of experience in executive leadership positions in public health, higher education and corporate and non-profit governance. Jenkins-Scott serves as President of the Massachusetts Women’s Forum , an affiliate of the International Women’s Forum.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

I’m sure he’s way more versed on the research in corporate psychology than I. I don’t run one of the world’s largest companies but I can tell you for free that even I get some crazy physical mails because knowing one’s corporate address is quite easy. With physical mail in the 1950’s it required the sender to do some actual work.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As a business leader, it’s essential to recognize that while digital transformation is crucial for growth and data can influence decisions, we should never sacrifice human and emotional connections. It’s nearly impossible to replicate the complexity of human communication with all of its nuances, both verbal and nonverbal, online.

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Startup Grind

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Aneme = A, Simone = S A : Welcome! S : Thanks. S : I have, yeah (laughs). S : Yeah, I was single mom with two small children and I needed that stability. S : Yeah, so I always wanted to do a pink from the beginning. S : It comes down to discipline. laughs) S : Yeah, the past few days actually!

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

VVSEAI Fund V’s substantial corpus includes a dedicated co-investment envelope of $50 million, which will be utilized to invest alongside the primary fund in startups led by women founders. The LPs include sovereign wealth funds, financial institutions, corporates, and family offices spanning Asia and Europe.

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Paul G. Silva

MAY 12, 2022

Leaders of global corporations are under intense pressure to grow their valuation by hitting aggressive revenue, margin, and EBITDA targets. That’s where the Valuation Index can help. A 2 nd order approximation of Exit Valuation appreciates that a global corporation has many different Revenue (R) streams.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 22, 2019

If you don’t have a lot of test takers, it is hard to get your test accepted by educational institutions and corporations. But if you aren’t accepted by educational institutions and corporations, it is hard to get anyone to take your test. Luis von Ahn (@LuisvonAhn) August 21, 2019.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, TripActions was primarily known for merging many aspects of corporate trip booking — flights, hotels and rental cars — with expense tracking. TripActions raises $155M at $5B valuation as corporate travel recovers from pandemic lows. With the latest round, the company has raised a total of $1.3

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 14, 2020

Our experts, ThrivingDollars ‘ Kenishia S. Mais, Desde Cero Finanzas ‘ Julio César Pineda and North Central College ‘s Dr. Ryan Decker, helped you work through your most pressing money management questions. From debt management and saving tips to investment inquiries, you have money on your mind. Keep asking.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

It’s like “direct” traffic to your website that seems to magically appear. But of course it’s hard to advise people that they should do PR without a guide to how to do it on the cheap or how to do it at all. Who cares if they know what you’re delivering today – that’s all about execution.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2019

If a business thinks that it’s too small to matter to cybercriminals, then it’s fooling itself with a false sense of security.”. You want to protect your tech, but you don’t have the cyber budget of a large corporation. Remember that cyberattacks affect small companies and startups, as well as large corporations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2024

With company and corporate events, you want to be sure to reach your marketing goals by connecting with your target audience and creating brand awareness. Remember, it’s not just about hosting an event; it’s about crafting an unforgettable experience that resonates with your attendees long after the curtains close.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

After college she worked her way up in the corporate world, managing managers in a manufacturing setting. My prison hustle was doing other people’s laundry, because it involved walking half-a-mile each way to the laundry facility. I just want to do what’s right. It’s that important to me.”

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