Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We asked Dawid about his experience in the past year, and what he learned while helping refugees from Ukraine. As the world confronts more frequent and compounding disasters, Dawid’s insights can offer learnings for other entrepreneurs who seek to support their communities in times of crisis. Random acts of kindness. Flood of support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Today, we are an evolving catalyst that provides not only inspiration but also the tools and strategies entrepreneurs seek to unlock their full potential and drive the world forward. We’ve learned a lot in our 36 years, some lessons came easily; others, with more challenge. Happy birthday to all of us!

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Something happened in the past 7 years in the startup and venture capital world that I hadn’t experienced since the late 90’s — we all began praying to the God of Valuation. In those days we did it for the joy of problem-solving and seeing something we created in our brains be realized in the real world (or at least the real, digital world).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Entrepreneurs thrive on adversity: We identify problems, create solutions, and hear the word “no” as a challenge. Adversity often becomes a catalyst for transformation, pushing us to discover new levels of inner strength and resilience. While driving around with a friend who owned a tow truck business, she had an Aha!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2024

Our Forum thinks so highly of Jill that we nicknamed her JBoss — an honorific she more than earned. I was enthralled with the actual process of creating the business — getting the fundamentals right first so we could build on them over time. We performed high-volume, small, repeatable actions (fielding phone calls).

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence is transforming every aspect of technology, from how we code to how we sell to how we build companies. At a16z, it’s clear to us that future progress won’t be constrained by technical limits of the previous generation. We couldn’t agree more.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2024

During the trip we enjoyed both structured learning under the central theme of “impact,” plus recreational adventures. The idea is that we must first get ourselves into our best mental, physical and spiritual shape, and draw a complete circle around us — as individuals — prior to focusing our energy on others.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I attended a dinner this past week with USV portfolio founders and one who works in education told us that ChatGPT has effectively ended the essay as a way for teachers to assess student progress. So what do we do about this world we are living in where content can be created by machines and ascribed to us?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. In the 2022 GSEA Global Finals , Arnold Shoko won the Together We Grow Award for his collaborative spirit. We asked Arnold about his GSEA experience. We are an Insect-Tech startup. Apply today!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

I’m still digesting the wisdom and inspiration shared by our speakers during EO’s 2022 GLC this past April, and yet, here we are, planning for the next flagship learning event in 2023: EO is going to Cape Town , South Africa for GLC next April! In a sense, Cape Town will be a return for us. Together We Grow.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In the US, 17 people on the transplant list die each day, waiting for an available organ from a deceased donor,” Dave explained. However, there’s another option for people who need a liver or kidney: Living donors.” Embracing vulnerability Dave was listed on the transplant waitlist on February 14, 2019. “In

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

The first two MyEO DealExchange conferences in 2018 and 2019 made a significant impact on the members who attended—including a 7-figure investment in Scott Mesh (EO New York)’s company. Two months later, we hosted our first conference. DX18 was a huge success, and we more than broke even. Who can attend DX22?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. Investing every bit of his savings from summer internships —about US$14,000 — Joe purchased 2,000 high-quality water bottles. Tell us about your trip to Uganda to dig that first well.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Over the last few years, we have learned first-hand the many benefits of working remotely. But there are downsides as well: Namely, the way we communicate between departments and teams in remote and hybrid environments has built bigger silos. The uncertainty put us in survival mode. Maintain a location-agnostic culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 12, 2024

The blessing is that we are the creators of most things on this planet, we have superhuman stamina, and we are superheroes who save the day. Many people depend on us to solve big problems. The curse is that we do a lot of damage to ourselves and our relationships—emotionally, physically, and mentally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Contributed to EO by Eden Gillott, who is president of Gillott Communications , a strategic communications and crisis PR firm. We asked Eden about the similarities between entrepreneurship and crisis public relations. We didn’t get our businesses to where they are by working alone. We know we’re better together.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

I know the two of you have been using “old school” AI for some time now, but why don’t we start with how you’re using GenAI in your companies? René Lacerte: Trust around money is one of the most important things that society has, and how we make sure we’re enhancing trust is something I think about a lot.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 19, 2022

For those who want to ensure that they’ll see the Aurora’s spectacular light show, Rachel Williams of EO New Zealand has the solution. We asked Rachel about Southern Lights by Flight. Pre-Covid, we specialised exclusively in travel to Latin America and Antarctica. Is your company the only one offering this unique opportunity?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 10, 2022

Contributed by Mike Stephenson, an EO Vancouver member who is co-founder and CEO of addy , which uses the principles of crowdfunding to make real estate investing accessible to everyone, including Black, indigenous, people of color, LGBTQ2S+ and other underrepresented groups. What we build now pays dividends later.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 7, 2022

At Free 3D Hands, we design, manufacture and provide quality hands and assistive devices to people all around the world for free—we even pay the postage! We use 3D printing technology and advanced CAD design software to produce quality, functional designs for children and adults who often have no commercially available option.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“To me, an entrepreneur is anyone who decides to take responsibility for outcomes.” – Rick Sapio Rick Sapio (EO Dallas) is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company at age 13, after the untimely death of his father. I don’t believe that the cancer knows who the heck the person it attacked is anymore!”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Contributed by Kate Holden, an entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader who is currently president of EO Winnipeg and serves on the EO Canada Board as Canada’s Member Products Director. In EO, we often talk about the Four Quadrants—business, family, community and self. You may relate to how I once felt about those areas.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

In celebration of Women’s History Month, i2E is proud to shine a spotlight on two remarkable women founders who have not only engaged with i2E’s programs and resources but have also left an indelible mark in their respective industries. Creating things that uplift us and empower us has been at the forefront of both brands.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 1, 2024

For high-performance entrepreneurs, retreats are remarkably powerful tools — and the best ones can offer a significant transformative power to entrepreneurs who are seeking sustained success. We can go beyond sharing it in a lifeline, or our “Update/5% Reflections,” and explore the lessons and emotions afforded by these occurrences.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 31, 2021

I predicted that vaccines plus immunity from those who had been infected would end the pandemic by mid-year 2021. In truth 2021 was a deeply troubling year and no wonder that mental health issues abound among all of us, but particularly our young. We must face that and then fix it. We had a banner year.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 19, 2024

MyEO is a unique EO programme that enables each EO member to curate their own tailor-made curriculum of groups and events that match their interests and passions, while connecting with other members who share them. He urged us to curate our personal bucket lists and actively chase dreams and goals.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

One important question every successful entrepreneur can ask themselves is, “Who taught you what you needed to know to get where you are?” Another interesting question you might consider is: “Who had the tools or knowledge you clearly needed but for whatever reason did not offer it to you?”. And can we really blame them?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2022

If you are a student who qualifies to compete in the GSEA competition , GSEA Alumna Rachel Zietz said you should “take advantage of every opportunity to connect with other students and make sure you attend all the workshops, events and anything that is offered. Plan, practice and pitch. Believe in yourself and believe in your idea.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

We asked successful entrepreneurs from EO chapters around the world, “What’s something you wish people knew about what it’s like being an entrepreneur?” Being an entrepreneur is a privilege that affords us a lifestyle that most people think they would love. Andrea Grisdale, EO Italy, founder and CEO of IC Bellagio .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2020

As the US stretches to nearly a full month of a pandemic-related economic shutdown, the number of people who filed for unemployment benefits has reached more than 26 million. No furloughs and no layoffs, through one of the greatest economic downturn in US history? We, as entrepreneurs, are hearing about layoffs from everywhere.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

How often do we consider those factors in the context of portfolio support? Holding Space for Founder Wellness We believe so strongly in the importance of founder wellness, that we decided to center one of our flagship events on the topic, transforming this year’s CEO gathering from “Summit” to “Retreat.”

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 9, 2023

I attended a dinner this past week with USV portfolio founders and one who works in education told us that ChatGPT has effectively ended the essay as a way for teachers to assess student progress. We are entering an era when AIs will be available to everyone to use to do work, entertain ourselves, and many other things.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

We asked Adrienne to tell us more about the MyEO Tasimba leadership experience. When I stare at the wooden carved elephant I brought home from Zimbabwe, I can hear her say, in her low rumbling voice, “ Don’t forget who you are.” We were challenged to consider the impact of our lives on the planet. What brought us here?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 8, 2024

Chris Dixon, who leads the A16Z crypto fund , and has been an entrepreneur, VC, and friend of mine for over twenty years, has written a book called Read Write Own that is available for pre-order now and will start shipping at the end of the month. Then in the early 2000s, the web became two-way and we could Read and Write.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 11, 2023

At a16z Bio + Health, we are constantly looking to expand our expertise and partnerships in service of our mission to support founders pioneering transformative healthcare solutions. That is why we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Surya Ganguli as our newest Venture Partner. Please join us in welcoming Surya Ganguli to a16z Bio + Health.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JANUARY 23, 2024

Back then we had to work hard to introduce ourselves to founders as some hadn’t heard of us, and the operating value add model was still unproven on Sand Hill Road. Restaurants aren’t plentiful on Sand Hill, most of us had frozen or microwaved lunches. They’ve forever changed Silicon Valley and we are all better off for it.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2024

“With this funding, we are equipped to accelerate product development, onboard customers currently on our waitlist, and continue engaging with new customers to ensure we’re delivering precisely what the market needs. “Patients want clear pricing, lower costs, and convenient access to healthcare.

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