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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none. In 2007 I came across EO. Immediately after joining, I felt a sense of belonging.

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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions

Both Sides of the Table

I started in 2007 with a thesis that my primary investment decision would be about the team (70%) and only afterward about the market opportunity (30%). Given how much opportunity is out there, 2-3 good ones a year is doable. Even if we miss on lots of great opportunities. We can afford to do that.” Price matters.

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My Journey from GSEA Global Finalist to Digital Nomad

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A global finalist in the 2007 GSEA competition, he is now an EO Minnesota member who owns five businesses. In 2007, I competed in GSEA, starting with a local competition in Minnesota; from there I made it all the way to the Global Semifinals. Tyler Olson is one such GSEA alumni. We asked Tyler about his experiences.

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This Week in VC with Om Malik & Paul Jozefak

Both Sides of the Table

The strategy of GigaOm and where they differentiate in the market. Founded in July 2007 by Mark Pincus , Michael Luxton, Eric Schiermeyer, Justin Waldron, Andrew Trader, and Steve Schoettler. Potentially limits acquisition opportunities for independent ad networks. Competitors: Playdom , Social Gaming Network.

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On Bubbles … And Why We’ll Be Just Fine

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I know that most people who are close to them tend to deny their existence, as we saw in the great housing bubble of 2002-2007 and the dot com bubble of 1997-2000. Exactly the opposite of what a rational investment strategy would advise. I see opportunities for disruption all around me and am meeting amazingly talented entrepreneurs.

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Reflections on the Origin Story of EO Global Leadership Academy (GLA)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Whether you have attended EO’s Leadership Academies or still look forward to the opportunity, the foundation upon which this remarkable programme was built is notable. The Origins David Galbenski and I served on the EO Global Board together in 2007. That’s how EO’s Global Leadership Academy (GLA) was born.

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Real talk on fundraising for a small fund

This is going to be BIG.

My largest investor was a financial firm that invested in my prior funds to get into the VC business—and in the six years since they first invested, they had built out a team and a strategy that no longer involved doing much seed. There aren’t going to be any flashy announcements of a big new fund to go after bigger opportunities.

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