Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 16, 2017
Cameron Madill is an EO member in Portland, EO’s 2017 Global Citizen of the Year winner, founder of B Local PDX, and founder and CEO of PixelSpoke , a web design and marketing agency. Each year since 2013, EO recognizes one outstanding member who embodies the heart and soul of volunteerism, and who paves the way for others to follow, through its EO Global Citizen of the Year Award.
This is going to be BIG.
JUNE 15, 2017
I didn't grow up in a neighborhood where gunshots were a thing--and I know I am incredibly lucky for that. That's why when I pulled up to the corner of Atlantic and Fourth by the Barclay's Center yesterday at a couple of minutes after 2pm, the sound of gunfire was pretty startling, and it's not something I can easily shake. Pop! Pop! Pop! Pop-pop-pop!
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FundersClub
JUNE 12, 2017
Being an effective founder means questioning current paradigms, asking ‘Is there a better way to do this—and am I the person to do it?’ It’s that line of thinking that leads people to create disruptive companies, to solve problems that were thought to be intractable. Venture capital investing offers different challenges than those associated with tech entrepreneurship, but Alex Mittal, co-founder and CEO of FundersClub, approached the sphere of venture capital the same wa
Tomasz Tunguz
JUNE 13, 2017
Earlier this week, I spoke at 2U’s annual employee conference. Redpoint partnered with 2U at the Series A, and they are now a $2B publicly traded education company that powers online degree programs for Georgetown, USC, Syracuse, Berkeley, and Yale, among others. It was an inspirational moment for me because I observed the intense power of developing strong company culture.
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Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 14, 2017
By Larry Alton, business consultant. At some point, every entrepreneur needs to write copy for his or her company’s website, sales pitches, blogs, and other marketing materials. It’s at this moment when you have a decision to make. Do you choose to write your own copy or hire a professional writer to do the heavy lifting? While there’s a case to be made for both sides, most successful entrepreneurs have found that it’s far better to hire a copywriter. 4 Reasons to Hire a Writer.
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FundersClub
JUNE 15, 2017
FundersClub Portfolio News. Jerrod Engelberg of FundersClub hosted a Q&A on FC Live with Brayton Williams of Boost VC , and the full video can now be watched here: Q&A with Brayton Williams of Boost VC — FundersClub Live Series. ShipBob , a Chicago based company that gives the power of Amazon logistics to every small business, raises $17.5 million with plans to open e-commerce distribution centers in more cities in " Warehouse Startup ShipBob Raises $17.5 Million Amid Expansio
Tomasz Tunguz
JUNE 11, 2017
When I analyzed the SaaS fundraising market in 2016 , three trends emerged. The number of SaaS companies raising rounds had stalled, while the total number of dollars plateaued. Meanwhile, round sizes swelled. In other words, there was a concentration of capital in an increasingly small number of names. A year later, those trends have continued to converge, and SaaS valuations have resurged, reaching their highs of the 2014-2015 boom.
Entrepreneurs' Organization
JUNE 12, 2017
A recent survey by The Value Builder Score found companies that would perform well without their owner for a period of three months are 50 percent more likely to get an offer to be acquired when compared to more owner-dependent businesses. There is no better justification for taking a blissful, uninterrupted holiday than to see how your company performs in your absence.
For Entrepreneurs
JUNE 14, 2017
Part of finding product/market fit is turning early wins into repeatable, scalable, and profitable sales. In my talk given at Heavybit as part of their speaker series, I discuss how to design a great sales process, analyze the buyers journey, and shorten the time to customer conversion from trials, freemium and open source products. Using examples from companies.
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Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.
FundersClub
JUNE 14, 2017
Study Overview. The FundersClub portfolio includes 234 top technology startups headquartered in Silicon Valley, across the U.S., and abroad. With this access, we are well positioned to study how US technology startups are tackling the critical issue of workplace diversity. Workplace diversity is a complex issue. Our findings on it, gathered from nearly 100 U.S. tech startups, offer a unique view on how different factors may affect the gender diversity of a startup’s employees.
Tomasz Tunguz
JUNE 15, 2017
I’ve been reading Fred Kofman’s book, Conscious Business. Written in 2006, the book summarizes Kofman’s experiences as a management consultant to some of the great leaders in technology and other industries. In the book, Kofman lists 12 questions Gallup used to identify great managers in one of the largest management surveys conducted.
Derek Sivers
JUNE 15, 2017
A friend asked why I don’t write more often. I told her it’s my minimalism, not wanting to put anything into the world unless necessary. And because of the size of my mailing list, I don’t want to bother people unless it’s really important. She said, “Or maybe it’s ego.”. Ouch. She was right. Very right. I re-read my notes on the book “ Ego is the Enemy ”.
Derek Sivers
JUNE 15, 2017
I told my old coach that I really wanted to start my new company. He said, “No, you don’t.”. I said, “Yes, I do! This is really important to me!”. He said, “No, it’s not. Saying it doesn’t make it true.”. I said, “You can’t ignore what I’m saying. I know myself well. I’m telling you what’s important to me.”. He said, “Yes, I can ignore what you’re saying and just look at your actions.
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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.
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