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Entrepreneur’s Don’t Think Enough. Here’s What You Can Do About It …

Both Sides of the Table

I have my best creative break-throughs this way. I’ve talked in the past about how I manage my own creative process. If you struggle to find moments of creativity you might read that post. I also have huge creative spurts when I run. Or I will get some good time in at a hotel just zoning out and thinking.

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A Seriously Great Story and Why We Funded Them

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I first met Andrew Stalbow , the founder & CEO of Seriously in August of 2013. On August 23rd, 2013 I had an email intro from my good friend and trusted source Jeff Berman who only sends me stuff when it is somebody he respects (ie a strong filter vs. those who send casual intros). He hit me from two very trusted sources.

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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Kavelle is most passionate about the impact she can have on students and is continuously inspired by their creativity. The initial idea was born in 2013 but was not officially registered as a business until 2020 because she faced hardships launching the STEM Builders Learning Hub and finding tutors.

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Finding North In a New World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2013. Even though my company, Nicework, was reeling, the one piece of our strategy that survived the shutdown was the idea of strategic giving.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

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One measure of CincyTech’s overall impact is that in 2013, its portfolio companies represent 80% of total seed and early stage capital invested in Southwest Ohio. Here Cincinnati was really creative to its approach to attracting more venture capital to the region – including this author. I was instantly intrigued.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

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billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. No less than Fred Wilson has credited Carlota’s work with having a major influence on his investment strategy at USV. But what about tech talent?

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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

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. Deep down I love working with founders and products, strategy, go-to-market, financial management, pricing and all aspects of building a startup. It was 1991.

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