Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 22, 2022

We have a mission at i2E to invest in entrepreneurs and help them build successful high growth companies right here in Oklahoma. Our popular e3 mini-accelerator is a great fit for that mission as we help participating entrepreneurs determine market acceptance for their product and gain insight into the concept.

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Gust

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Here are the trends in venture capital financings from 2006 through 2010 – the number of seed stage deals funded and total investment by region in millions of dollars. . All Seed-VC. Silicon Valley. New England. Southern California*. Northwest. . $$$$. Deals. $$$$. Deals. $$$$. Deals. $$$$. Deals. $$$$. Deals. $$$$. Investment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Monique Maissan is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Shanghai, CEO of Vision Textiles, and founder of Waste2Weave. I was intrigued when I learned about a game-changing technology in 2006: the manufacture of fabric from recycled plastic bottles. However, I said no to the project.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2021

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead impactful businesses and build a sustainable future for our world, but how exactly do you start? EO Impact Day , a quarterly event series, aims to answer that question by presenting experts and providing the tools entrepreneurs need to start making the world a better place. . “

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2010

I wrote several of the characteristics when I did the Top 10 (11) Attributes of an Entrepreneur. Back in 2006 Facebook made a conscious decision to encourage the platform ecosystem even if it meant creating large businesses like Zynga (Slide & RockYou were the initial big players) that could make a lot of money off of Facebook.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 2, 2021

Established in 2006, JotForm allows customizable data collection for enhanced lead generation, survey distribution, payment collections and more. I started my company, JotForm , in 2006. Most importantly, I still love this company and its mission, and I want the same for my fellow entrepreneurs. Aytekin Tank. Contributor.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Between 2006–2008 I sold both companies that I had started and became a VC. I was in it for the love of working with entrepreneurs on business problems and marveling at technology they had built. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2019

He grew up in a family of entrepreneurs—his parents sold pottery and his grandfather built an excavation company—but he followed in his grandmother’s steps, developing a passion for cooking. I was a sous chef on the show “Iron Chef America” in 2006, so I had a taste of what it’s like to compete on the Food Network.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2022

An experienced executive, serial entrepreneur and internet pioneer in software and media, Dave Samuel is co-founder of Freestyle.vc. In 2004, Samuel co-founded Crackle, an internet video platform acquired by Sony for $65 million in 2006. She works with companies such as Found, Magic Eden, Benchling and Anrok.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2016

In 2006 I started using Facebook and most of my friends & colleagues thought I was strange. I had blogged when I was an entrepreneur. They thought it was like MySpace and why did I need a MySpace page? In 2007 I started using Twitter and most of my friends & colleagues wondered why people would care what I ate for lunch.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 26, 2023

We have been here before and are excited to see the innovations and trailblazing entrepreneurs that we anticipate will emerge from this period of change.” About Greycroft Greycroft is a seed-to-growth venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs of all backgrounds to build category-defining companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2018

2006 / Surprise! But in 2006, I found my peer group by joining the Entrepreneurs Organization —and it was a game-changer. Ruby had grown and changed, and I was still leading like the scrappy entrepreneur that got us through the early years—namely by being in everyone’s business. Jill Nelson joined EO in 2006.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I built a 3,000 person tech networking organization in NYC back in 2006 and was one of the first 100 members of the NY Tech Meetup back in 2005 so I’ve participated in a lot of these conversations. Today, we would add places like Miami and Salt Lake City to that age old debate.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Launched in 2006, Pangyo Techno Valley has evolved across its three phases, fostering a collaborative ecosystem comprising businesses, support entities, and national government involvement. However, with strategic partnerships between LH, GH, and Seongnam City, housing provisions for young entrepreneurs are now in place.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

TechCrunch Europe ran an article in November of last year that European startups need to work as hard as those in Silicon Valley and I echoed the sentiment in my post about the need for entrepreneurs to be maniacal about their businesses if one wants to work in the hyper competitive tech world. We were based in London.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 25, 2013

Back in 2006, when I started working on putting together some community groups for entrepreneurs and tech people, I looked for a better name to reference this collection of people. Interior of the Batcave, 2006 ( Jake Dobkin / Gothamist). Tech community" seemed too much about people soldering things together and writing code.

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Feedough

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

This stage starts with the entrepreneurs analyzing and exploring the startup idea more seriously. Tinkering ends when entrepreneurs fully commit themselves to turn the business idea into a reality. Though this stage poses the least amount of pressure on an entrepreneur, some mistakes can still upend an innovative startup idea.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

I had the pleasure of interviewing Labeaud Colbert who is changing the way entrepreneurs view business and marketing. Since 2006, Labeaud has been a sought after thought leader. She’s reached thousands with her messages of marketing, entrepreneurship and leadership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 1, 2023

That thirst keeps entrepreneurs curious and open to new ways of operating that can improve both your personal and professional life. EO’s Powerhouse Speakers Series is designed to give entrepreneurs exclusive access to inspiring thought-leaders and change-makers across a wide swath of industries. Nooyi’s groundbreaking career and life.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 27, 2023

An early Google employee, Stone worked on the Blogger team after its acquisition, ahead of helping co-found Twitter in 2006. The board position isn’t the only thing Stone has in the works, as the entrepreneur says he’s been “noodling” on something else for himself with a small group of people.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2022

Lavingia offers an honest assessment of his Gumroad journey in his essay, Reflecting on My Failure to Build a Billion-Dollar Company , and is the author of the book, “The Minimalist Entrepreneur: How Great Founders Do More with Less.”. Investments include Figma, Lambda School (now Bloom Institute of Technology) and HelloSign.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 30, 2021

So it makes sense that more and more startups are cropping up to provide tools for creators — it’s an opportunity to cash in on a growing market, and savvy entrepreneurs want to make money. One defining moment in her early life as an internet creator was when Google bought YouTube in 2006. “Before 9 a.m.,

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

This was an audience of mostly first-time entrepreneurs. It is great for entrepreneurs and great for VCs. So here is what I have been telling entrepreneurs privately for the past 6 months. All of that might be true, but the 2006 price might still be over-valued. What a bubble means for each entrepreneur.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 4, 2022

He is a Rock Fellow at Harvard Business School and sits on the Entrepreneur Board at New York University. Rich Wong joined Accel as a partner in 2006. He also serves on the board of Friends of Hudson River Park. Tisch is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the New York University Law School. Rich Wong , partner at Accel.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 17, 2021

By: Emily Angold, ACA Marketing Manager As an entrepreneur and seasoned angel investor, Bill Payne understands the critical importance of education to make well-informed decisions that determine the success or failure of a startup. In the past two decades, he has delivered over 150 workshops for angels and entrepreneurs in ten countries.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2020

However, there are some entrepreneurs whose grit never let them give up. Entrepreneur By Blood. René Lacerte hails from a family of entrepreneurs. René founded Bill.com in 2006. Are you struggling to grow your business? The ongoing pandemic has hurt most small businesses.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2022

However, despite investor love for entrepreneurs with idealistic goals, the level-headed among us know that there are arduous steps to go from nothing to something huge. Since founding Felicis in 2006, he earned notoriety as an early backer of iconic companies, including Credit Karma (acquired by Intuit), Fitbit, Opendoor and Shopify.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 23, 2015

Josh Kopelman wrote recently that these rounds are much more entrepreneur friendly, especially in the wake of the "Series A Crunch". If there are four times the number of seed funds, the seed quality bar is much much lower--but what investor wants to say that to entrepreneurs? and at least it will all make sense.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 12, 2011

That was one of the original principals of nextNY, the community group that I started in 2006—that anyone could and should run an event. On top of that, the New York Tech Meetup can be a beacon for regional talent and entrepreneurs—drawing in new participations from other communities, even as far as the west coast.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 9, 2018

Members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) take part in regular Forums. That was in 2006. Are you a successful entrepreneur who is ready to make a meaningful difference in your personal and business life? These confidential meetings with seven to 10 peers are a highly rated benefit of membership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 21, 2016

Starting a business and maintaining success is never easy, but these tips from one entrepreneur may help ease the journey. Dr. Vilas Sastry, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member from Las Vegas, is the CEO of Aces Dental , a Las Vegas based Dental Service organization. Las Vegas: the cosmetic dentistry capital of the world.

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Angel Capital Association

JULY 12, 2023

CTAN is a large angel network in Austin, Texas formed in 2006. There are many ways angel engagement can occur with an entrepreneur and start-up company. This requirement is specified in the Term Sheet we negotiate with the entrepreneur and it will stipulate that one of the Board members will be a CTAN member.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2021

Stephen Harper, the country’s prime minister from 2006 to 2015, famously quipped that the region suffered from “ a culture of defeatism.” Entrepreneurs cite IRAP , the National Research Council of Canada’s Industrial Research Assistance Program, as key to obtaining funds that subsidize wages for staff and contractors.

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Onevest

APRIL 30, 2015

There were over 200 as of 2006.” This is in contrast to going it alone in direct investments or publicly traded REITs and stocks. Wikipedia notes that “in 1996 there were about 10 angel groups in the United States.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

René: I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, half a dozen businesses, each for parents and grandparents, and all of them serving small businesses since the ‘60s. I’ve been an entrepreneur since 2006. But it’s still a very core part of Mercury to get entrepreneurs to tell each other about us.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 23, 2011

I took the opportunity this past week to publish summary notes of some of the VCs and entrepreneurs I had interviewed on This Week in VC. One of my goals in doing the show was not only to educate entrepreneurs but also to put a human face on many of the VCs in our industry as VCs can be hard to get to know. (5:00 5:00 – 5:55).

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2012

Back in 2006/07 when I sold my company and then worked at Salesforce.com there were very few options in SF for technology folk to build their careers at big, growing companies. One of the major trends I’ve outlined is this movement of entrepreneurs (and as a lagging indicator venture funds) to more urban environments.

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