Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2010

I first met him there and knew he was a talented entrepreneur that I wanted to work with some day. Built around the iPhone and iPad mobile experiences, their Game Salad platform enables creative professionals and prosumers to quickly make games to engage, to teach or to just have fun. You must watch this short video.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 3, 2009

On the other hand were everybody else including those that tried to make a full time of it like Robert Scoble as well as those that did it as a side job like VCs, CEO’s and start-up entrepreneurs. I’m enjoying the creative process of getting my own personal thoughts down in writing. Now we could all sleep more.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 31, 2010

The phenomenon, they argue, will accelerate creativity across a larger network. Does crowdsourcing represent the beginning of the end of creative organizations? Current undergrads who participate can attend the Tech Meetup for free and some guest entrepreneurs even stop by once in a while. So which is it?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on. entrepreneurs who bust this myth.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In fact, according to a 2009 study by Dane Stangler for the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation , more than half of Fortune 500 companies were started during a recession. Good entrepreneurs use the hidden opportunity of recession times to supplement their income or launch a new venture for a variety of reasons. Since 1900, the U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 31, 2018

The September 2009 storm was the most devastating typhoon to hit Manila since 1970. We, as entrepreneurs, can only imagine what an ordeal that is, and how different the skills of farmers and shoemakers would be,” says Jonathan Te, president of EO Philippines. Then you’ll fit right into EO’s network of global entrepreneurs.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

Founded in 2009, AppWorks started its accelerator program before launching a $11 million debut fund in 2012. The explosive (and inclusive) potential of NFTs in the creative world. Fund II also achieved internal rate of return (IRR) of 34.7%, compared to 26.1% for the other funds. billion, and have an aggregate valuation of $17.4

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Mitch Allen, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Fort Worth, is founder and Head Elf of Hire Santa , a service that brings the season to life with thousands of professionally trained Santas worldwide. As an entrepreneur, I’m drawn to the concept of Shark Tank. It’s like the Super Bowl for entrepreneurs!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 14, 2017

WHEN DID YOU SAY TO YOURSELF, “I HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN ENTREPRENEUR”? I remember walking into my house after my first Forum experience in 2009. Over the years, my Forum mates, chapter peers and fellow members have helped me become a stronger person and smarter entrepreneur. And I burst into tears.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

” Bamboo is focused on creating community among members and used to host many events with local business leaders, politicians and entrepreneurs. SpaceLab Detroit is another coworking space in Detroit that focuses within a particular area, building community and running programming around tech, innovation, disruption and creativity.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

About Creativity Explored. Creativity Explored gives artists the space to create, and a space to show off their work. These artists have a deep relationship with Creativity Explored, as their art originates in their studio and then is seen and sold in their exhibits. Creativity Explored. Licensing Artwork. Anne Kappes.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

The benefits of building a diverse startup team are overwhelming; from increased creativity and faster problem solving, to a greater diversity of thought opening up new market opportunities and more revenue streams, to better understanding the customer base and building better products… the list goes on. entrepreneurs who bust this myth.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As time passed, I grew into a creative designer, crafting numerous products for clients around the world. Each COLORPIK product is the embodiment of dreams and creativity, while also serving as a support and encouragement for the dreams of designers and children alike. However, my parents couldn’t always fulfill my desire for colors.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Waymark is a digital creative marketing company with offices in Detroit. Red Ventures is a staffing startup that hires out everything from creative and marketing professionals to business leadership, technologists, sales and data analytics experts. They recently closed a $4.3 The team is growing and hiring in Detroit and remotely.

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OkDork

JULY 31, 2024

This was the dilemma Peter Maldonado (interestingly he has almost no social media) faced in March 2009. 4- It doesnt need to be perfect When I asked Peter what advice hed give to beginning entrepreneurs, he said, You dont have to have things perfect before you bring them to market. How do you respond? in revenue (!!)

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I have often thought that creative endeavors where one has a quick turn-around between idea and realization of one’s work as one of the more fulfilling experiences in life. Starting in 2009 I began writing checks consistently, year-in and year-out. There was no money train. It was 1991.

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DECEMBER 3, 2012

I experienced that myself with my startup in 2008 and 2009. B) That the people who are trying to profit off innovation--the entrepreneurs and VCs--for whom there is no criteria to try your hand at it, are generally sucking at it. How many investors take as many classes as entrepreneurs do these days? I failed to perform.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Gogii came in my office in 2009 with three of the most talented founders I had seen. Zack is the creative talent. As you can see – they bring both executive & domain knowledge - which I’m on record as saying gives entrepreneurs “an unfair advantage.&#. games company that sold to EA for $680 million.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 2, 2016

815 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY - A former turn of the century era bank building that will soon house creative folks. Don't you just hate it when you own an old building made like no one makes buildings anymore in an up and coming area--and you've got no cool startupy/creative/tech tenants in it yet? I know, I know--we've all been there.

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TechCrunch

MAY 24, 2022

I have looked at tech from both sides now (h/t Joni Mitchell ), as a three-time entrepreneur and as a venture investor through two downturns. Be creative when tightening the belt. Survival tips for startup founders living through their first market correction. What is happening to risk-taking in venture capital?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 23, 2021

It was the worst year for retail sector bankruptcies since the 2009 financial crisis. Their co-founder Tai Lopez, 37, is a successful entrepreneur and eCommerce expert. Joseph Schumpeter, the legendary Austrian economist, outlined the theory of Creative Destruction. He is buying up struggling brands with his partner Alex Mehr.

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StartupNation

MARCH 10, 2021

Founded in 2009, Duo Security has grown into one of the top tech companies in the Midwest—and the country. Just recently, BrandXR received funding deals in the Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch competition. Check out the top companies to watch in Ann Arbor—and yes, they’re hiring! The 2021 best Ann Arbor tech companies. Duo Security.

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