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Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Honors Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson

American Entrepreneurship

Leadership Award presented at Awards Gala and Collaboration with G-Unity Foundation Announced Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson received the NFTE Entrepreneurial Leadership Award at the NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala on May 1st in New York City.

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The VC Inclusion Clause #MovingForward

Both Sides of the Table

We strive to invest in companies that are consciously working to create a diverse leadership team?—?one He suggested an idea that comes from the NFL called “ The Rooney Rule ” enacted in 2003 in an effort to end the era of all-white football coaches in a league with > 75% African American players. It is being launched today?—?International

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In Love, In Partnership: How One Couple Finds Success at Home and at Work

Entrepreneurs' Organization

They started their first joint venture, Blue Moon Pizza, in 2003. Heavily involved in their community, the Slaters partner closely with charities and community organizations to give back to the city that has supported them. How has your EO experience impacted your entrepreneurial journey and leadership style? In Their Industry.

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Forging EO Richmond: Lessons Learned from Launching an EO Chapter

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As an enthusiastic EO DC member since 2003, I missed the camaraderie, connections and learning events with my EO family after moving to Virginia. Leverage EO mentors and Chapter Launch experts in the EO leadership. You have to go into it with the mindset that you are launching a start-up nonprofit as a volunteer.

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The Guy Who Took on Google (and now LinkedIn): Mike Yavonditte

Both Sides of the Table

I appreciate the write-up and your continued support of this blog. Mike believes the reason AltaVista didn’t become Google ( despite their market leadership position ) was because they didn’t focus on search. Part 1/3 of Interview: The Beginnings of Mike’s Entrepreneurial Journey [ Minutes: start – 13 ].

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How to Win Consulting, Board, and Deal Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

David Teten VC

When hiring their directors, boards tend to look for: Proven leadership experience; Specific skills or experience – for example, a financial background, international experience, position as active or retired CEO, experience in dealing with challenges faced by a company or CEO; and. Board of Directors.

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

She served as the first woman president of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, (2003/2004), one of the largest Rotary Club in the world. McGee Award and was the 2003 Journal Record Woman of the Year. She is a graduate of Leadership Oklahoma, Leadership Oklahoma City, and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Oklahoma City.