Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole. Try this fast, fun questionnaire to discover your ideal leadership role in EO. I don’t do anything halfway.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2018

less than 18 months from when the company was created so I thought it was probably a good time to weigh in on the questions I get asked most frequently and why we’re so excited about Bird. Yeah, I know your first thought. That’s what we all thought about Uber, too. having raised $300 million?—?less There is nothing viral!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

Join an executive group: It empowers you to develop leadership skills and knowledge, which is nearly impossible to do alone. You can always add features and solutions later, which customers will love, but if you try to solve too many problems at once, it can become overwhelming. Simple solutions are much easier to sell.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

I never really expected a big audience or ever thought about it. I had been reading Brad Feld’s blog & Fred Wilson’s blog for a couple of years and found them very helpful to my thinking so I honestly just thought I was giving back to the community. thought leadership. Be a thought leader.

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Revolution

MARCH 7, 2024

Because diversity in experience and perspective leads to better, more innovative solutions that work for more people in more places. Effective leadership requires embracing what has changed and building upon it.” Why does representation matter when it comes to startups?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 29, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. Once you know there is an issue, write down your thoughts. If scores are lower than 5 in any area, it’s time to create solutions and identify ways to manage your energy, stress and anxiety. Nikola Tesla.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2014

I don’t think that Google would have become the success story we all know without the leadership of Eric Schmidt through the years he led the company. Under Rob’s leadership we built out an amazing organization of seasoned enterprise software veterans in the US market. So why did Larry need to return?

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

When assessing a startups leadership, Andreesen looks for entrepreneurs who have the critically required drive, vision, and ability to overcome obstacles. The problem being solved must be big enough to justify investing in the solution and large enough to offer substantial market potential and investment returns.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 6, 2025

The process is straightforward but requires careful thought about who you want on your board and why. The advisory board helps me understand a problem, brainstorm possible solutions, and ultimately find the best solution to the stated problem with the help of everyone in the group.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The best advice she ever gave me, though, was to join the EO to build my leadership skills and my support network. EO empowers me to share my business journey with other like-minded entrepreneurs and get their experience when I’m seeking solutions in my business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

I have been privileged to travel extensively over the last five years and I have gained new perspectives on issues that I thought I well understood. Diversity of thought is so key to progress, and we must do everything in our power to encourage that. We start to see the commonalities that connect us. Those shared concerns and dreams.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 3, 2024

” Embracing the transformative power of generosity, Alex Yastrebenetsky, an EO Cincinnati member who inspired us with his thought leadership in Want to Change Lives? Jamie’s words resonate with EO members worldwide: “It is not just my year to lead; it is our collective year to create impact.”

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 26, 2022

They’re imagining coming into your office to explain an issue they’re having and trying to figure out whether you’ll be just reasonable, or even better, super creative about solutions, or so petty that they’ll immediately start looking for the next job. How’s anyone supposed to figure this stuff out about you?

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Under her visionary leadership, SkySelect is transforming procurement processes, boosting transparency, and cutting costs significantly for MRO operations. I saw an opportunity to innovate and bring a unique solution that wasnt being fully addressed by existing players. What are your future plans for yourstartup?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2023

Looking to build your personal brand , but struggling with the time commitment required to write a LinkedIn post or, even worse, a lengthy thought leadership article? The rest of the content we put out online, however, must reflect our thoughts, our opinion and our experiences. Here’s why. You are not alone.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

This year’s conference is designed with the goal of delivering practical AI solutions and fostering direct, results-driven discussions. HumanX is designed to bridge that gap by offering interactive, results-driven sessions that move beyond abstract ideas into concrete, applicable AI solutions.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 27, 2016

That means getting out there in person showing off the awesome problems you're trying to solve and the creative solutions you solve them with. That means thought leadership--and helping each other to hone your stories.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 23, 2024

With over two decades of experience in information systems, project management, and engineering, Angie brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the organization. Angie Singer Keating is the Co-Founder and CEO of Reclamere, a leading provider of cybersecurity and IT asset management solutions.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 28, 2024

Customized Strategies Tailored Solutions: Every business is unique. Coaches help you build essential skills such as strategic thinking , leadership, and decision-making. Read Steve’s thoughts on Strategic Casting: How to Fish For Your Ideal Clients and Employees and How To Harness The Power of the 13-Week Race To Scale Up Success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2020

In the past two-plus decades, this was because I chose to return to my family’s business and assume the leadership role. It didn’t take long for that to fail and for one of the men in the room to protest a female’s compensation because he thought it was too high—after all, she “did have a husband who had a job.”

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 6, 2023

It will address the transformative potential of AI and generative AI, while also showcasing innovative approaches and solutions that are enabling organizations to adapt in finding and hiring top talent. To attend the webinar, register here.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2019

With this kind of solution, posting a video once a week isn’t a big ask—especially if you just spend an hour banging out three or four at a time. It’s a fraction of the cost of rolling in a video crew everything you want to shoot something, and an order of magnitude higher quality and more professional just doing selfie videos on your phone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 9, 2019

We’re bringing EO members and non-members behind the scenes of 2019 EO Global Leadership Conference Macau (GLC) as we profile the event’s emcee, Pascal Finette. He invests in these pioneering solutions through his nonprofit organization, Mentor for Good. Pascal was a tech entrepreneur before there was even a web browser.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

Mike believes the reason AltaVista didn’t become Google ( despite their market leadership position ) was because they didn’t focus on search. So, what Quigo would do is analyze a web page for Overture and tell them what they thought it was about. Why AltaVista Failed To Become as Successful as Google. were doing.

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Revolution

APRIL 6, 2021

Casted leverages audio and video podcasting as the core of an innovative Amplified Marketing Platform enabling B2B enterprises to drive brand awareness, thought-leadership, sales lead generation, and customer engagement strategies.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2010

A good early-stage CEO needs to be accessible, to be accountable for producing results and should be establishing the cultural norms of the company through direct leadership at all levels. I had long ago ceded the knowledge and responsibility for making the detailed technical recommendations about platforms, databases, hosting solutions, etc.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

Ten characteristics of an entrepreneurial mindset Opportunity Recognition Seeing gaps in the market, identifying problems that need solving, and finding innovative solutions to seize potential opportunities. Customer-Centric Approach Focusing on solving customer pain points and delivering meaningful solutions with real value.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2023

He serves as the CEO of Absco Solutions , a 40+ year market veteran in the facility security and fire-life safety industry, as well as CEO of FCP Insight , a cloud-based enterprise software solution for electrical contracting businesses. This post first appeared on erickslabaugh.com and is reposted here with permission.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Horners insights into startup dynamics and scalable business strategies have earned her a seat on Forbes thought leadership councils and established her as a leading voice in the business community. Whether its our SaaS platform, Hero, new enterprise solutions, or emerging AI capabilities, theres always a next frontier.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In this featured interview, Rosemary shares the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, the value of EO leadership and how through engagement, she continues to find new value in herself, her business and her life. You’ve accomplished a lot since you first joined EO, electing to serve in various leadership positions along the way.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

By fostering open communication, actively listening to all sides, and seeking win-win solutions, you can turn conflicts into opportunities for growth and innovation. One of my employees, Kyle, thought we should prioritize our speed to market. Tensions were high, and expectations even higher. It’s not first grade. Listen actively.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2022

Darshan Somashekar co-founded drop.io (acquired by Facebook), Imagine Easy Solutions (acquired by Chegg) and is currently co-founder of gaming platform Solitaired and a venture partner at TMV. It can be tempting to focus on customers who are generally happy and offer incremental thoughts on how the product could improve. Contributor.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2018

In short, everything about the experience of working for the company falls under the umbrella of culture and is usually determined in large part by the company leadership and the values, mission, and vision of the organization. Some company cultures are relentlessly positive, to the point where all negative thoughts are repressed.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

What were some of the biggest challenges you faced early on in your startup journey, and how did those experiences shape your leadership style? Establishing brand trust in a market wary of greenwashing required transparency and authenticity in our messaging, which became core tenets of my leadership style.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At that point, the right thing was to raise money, so at the end of last year, the company raised a $20 million Series A, and it was also decided to find a leadership team that knows how to build an enterprise,” Cummack told TechCrunch. Meanwhile, the company itself is doubling and tripling its customers and revenue each year. raises $5.6M

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 31, 2024

They also look for certain traits in the founder such as vision, passion, and leadership to build the right team. Transparency is also crucial as many challenges will occur and investors want to be confident the company executives are forthright about any risk and that their expertise will be utilized as part of the solution.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

On one side, you had people who thought you could boil what being a good neighbor meant to a set of rigid rules anyone could follow—and on the other side you had folks who had built a community with a strong sense of culture through a combination of member curation, care, engagement, and community activity.

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