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BE 2.0: When Your BHAG Forces Innovation

Paul G. Silva

Beyond Just Setting Big Goals A Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) isn’t just about thinking biggerit’s about forcing yourself to innovate when the current way of doing things won’t get you there. ” At the time, we were running a startup accelerator for 6 companies. Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0).

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What Happens When Startups Turn from Their Innovation Stage to Operational Excellence?

Both Sides of the Table

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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Bringing startup expertise to the boardroom

NZ Entrepreneur

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. Maria King, Chairman at Starboard Maritime Intelligence.

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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

This is going to be BIG.

They’re building campuses, districts, buildings, spaces, as well as running new educational efforts and contests—basically anything they can think of to foster the growth of new and innovative companies. So, number one is that I needed to be at least engaged enough as an investor to be out there attending gatherings of innovative people.

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BE 2.0: Why Culture Matters More Than Strategy

Paul G. Silva

Culture in Action: A Story from Valley Venture Mentors Let me share how this played out at Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), a nonprofit startup accelerator I helped lead. But our board chairman asked a simple question: “Is filling out forms fun?” It seemed logicalbetter matching would help entrepreneurs succeed, right?

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

Next NJ Program and AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program will increase AI investment and catalyze groundbreaking research TRENTON, N.J. The AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program will provide $3.8 For more information, including additional eligibility requirements, click here.

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How a Little Bit of Fear Breeds Innovation

Entrepreneurs' Organization

If you are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation and accelerating your growth, then you will want to register for EO24/7 , EO’s annual virtual-learning event. This year’s event will feature profound insights from today’s top teachers in the fields of business growth and innovation. Learn more now. .