Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

It got me thinking about the advice that I often give to new VCs. So the advice I’ve been giving many VCs from my experiences is that “in VC it’s important to play offense, not defense.” Consider what Paul Graham said in this article. It’s exhausting. Perhaps unsustainable. Lines, Not Dots.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. Go on, have a bit of fun down memory lane!).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

An article on Forbes introduces EO like this: EO is basically the Justice League of the entrepreneurial world. This group has it all – not only do they offer forums and personal advice on a national scale, the organization also sponsors local chapters with their own meetings and amenities. It’s the ultimate toolbox for entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

I think the issue I have always had with investment bank pitches was best summed up in this article about Y Combinator in which Paul Graham apparently made the following quotes. ” The other Paul Graham quote from the article is this: “The other thing they say is that they can’t tell on Demo Day which are the good start-ups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business? Entrepreneurs are often prideful, which can hinder us from seeking the advice needed to succeed,” Finkelstein says. “I Validate product-market fit. “Do

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2009

He’s not interested.&# Without much thought I shot back, “That’s the worst advice I’ve ever heard someone give an entrepreneur.&# Doh. Some related articles for you if you haven’t read them related to tenacity: - How to follow up with a VC. - Excite, Ask Jeeves and Lycos? Yeah, right.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 4, 2013

I think my mentality to banker pitches was best summed up in this article about Y Combinator in which Paul Graham apparently made the following quotes. The other quote from the article is this: “The other thing they say is that they can’t tell on Demo Day which are the good start-ups. Advice to VCs Startup Advice'

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

Viewing the article through the lens of a venture capitalist there’s much to agree with under the mantra of “growth!” ” And when you read the article carefully it allows for a period of discovery in your business. For example. It’s not merely that you need a scalable idea to grow.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

I doubled down on my efforts, making more calls, writing more content, and networking tirelessly. To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Dream It

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Luke’s University Health Network, among others. This is an abbreviated version of the original article. Notable health systems surveyed include Kaiser Permanente, Houston Methodist Hospital, University Hospitals, Thomas Jefferson, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, Duke University, and St.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 21, 2011

This article first appeared on TechCrunch. They got us to fill out the details of where we worked in the past and the network effect compels us to keep it updated. So resume + directionally-correct social graph = goldmine for recruiting, networking and marketing. It seems almost incomprehensible that only 2.5

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

But, just as important, we had access to a unique network: Harvard Business School alumni. We summarize these pearls of wisdom in our new book, Smart Startups: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know — Advice from 18 Harvard Business School Founders. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Like many of you I read the Is Web Summit a Scam article making the rounds this week. It was on par with DreamForce in attention to detail, networking potential, entertainment and speaker quality. The speakers get what they want (small, private networking) and the audience gets what they want – world-class speakers.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

In the years since the YLAI Network team first spoke with Neish about the importance of entrepreneurs focusing on their health and well-being, Neish is taking his own advice and is concentrating on soon stepping back from the role of Executive Director at TransWave. “I government.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2010

I could not do justice to Ad.ly’s own response, which is wonderfully put forth in this article by our CEO, Arnie Gullov -Singh. If you want to understand what the company believes about Twitter’s positioning please read the linked article. Tags: Start-up Advice. Establish a clear policy of revenue sharing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Boston and CEO of Symphony Advantage , which helps CEOs achieve ongoing personal and professional success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. Won’t you join me?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Mentors are immensely helpful, but they’re not a requirement: We run articles regularly that explain how to create pitch decks and reach out to investors. I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

She quickly realized it was a difficult place for her to succeed, since she built her network roots in Charlotte, North Carolina. Gestalt language protocol: Rather than offering opinions or advice, in EO Accelerator, people share their experiences that may be relevant to the challenges others are facing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to join the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s largest membership network formed exclusively by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere? These interactions have underscored the importance of continuous learning and the power of a strong, supportive network.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2010

Eliminate Voicemail – I’ve read many articles on productivity over the years and most will tell you to severely limit the amount of inbound phone calls you receive. In fact, they were recently bought by a publicly traded company called Ditech Networks). Tim Ferriss gave this extra emphasis in his book. Any and all welcome.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

Actually, this is usually the same advice I give people about recruiters, accountants, lawyers and similar trade professionals. The number of stories that I have in my career about a senior executive who read about a company in a magazine on a flight, clipped the article and then followed up directly are numerous.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

While there’s a lot of advice available in those areas, we’ll concentrate on a few inbound strategies that remain consistently reliable (and promising) for 2024 and beyond. and more articles from the EO blog. Local SEO How often have you searched stores or services near your location on Google Maps?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I was meeting with a first-time CEO of a very promising young startup recently and offering my advice on what his priorities should be. But it did take Brad as a public spokesman, consummate networker and successful VC to help create legitimacy to let David’s ideas flourish.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Dave’s comment: This week we welcome our perennial favorite contributor, Kim Shepherd, CEO of Decision Toolbox, to offer us her sage advice on a subject where she is expert. Outgoing, full of creative ideas, and certainly the best person to teach us how, here is Kim on networking… By Kim Shepherd .

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Onevest

APRIL 23, 2015

Something that we state to our members at 1000 Angels , the private investor network that connects startups with investors, is that If you are a new investor in the startup marketplace, then you will need to quickly familiarize yourself with each round.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! Great small business advice from Jason! Thanks, Steve!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Read his earlier posts on how EO members define success , the impact of core values , lessons learned from their best and worst partnerships and the best advice they’ve ever received and nine lessons learned from entrepreneurial projects. I created custom PCs for consumers, built networks for small businesses, and developed websites.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 22, 2011

This was 20 seconds of a 10-minute interview yet the article title was, “Mark Suster: Group Texting Companies are Doomed.&# Either company had the potential to try and broaden their businesses to turn them into something monetizable whether it be a social network, a telecom company, a gaming company, a media company – whatever.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

But I was part of a networking group called YPO , which has a subsection called “forum” in which a small group of your peers meets monthly to discuss life. There is no better article on the topic than Reid Hoffman’s post about giving up the role of CEO at LinkedIn. Startup Advice'

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

Another good article. Our advice is what helped them target the right market, hire the right team, build the right products.&# And there are some delusional people who really believe it. before the really profitable years of social networking and when many in the industry were despondent. Great new product release.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Since 1987, EO has evolved from a groundbreaking concept into a thriving network with over 18,000 members in 220 chapters across 76 countries worldwide. So we rounded up some insights from a group of famous faces who also have 36 candles on their birthday cakes this year, and whose advice echoes EO’s core values.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

. — Vinit Dhruva, EO Philadelphia, president and CEO, DFW Motel Supply & Textiles-NJ Welcoming new EOers with open arms Whenever a new member joins EO anywhere around the world, Ashtan Moore (EO DC) shares his direct contact on Slack and invites them to meet with him so he can welcome them and share any advice he may know about EO or business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Evaluate investors thoroughly, not just based on the size of their check, but whether they can provide strategic advice and introductions that support your vision. Seek investor advice to strengthen your business model. Successful investor relations depend on cultivating a network that supports you during good times and bad.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

I find it amusing when a journalist writes an article about a prominent startup (either privately held or preparing for an IPO) and decries that, “They’re not even profitable!” An ad network (the middleman) might sell $500,000 in ads. The advertiser who bought the ads might pay the ad network in 60 days.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. In the latest TechCrunch Live episode, Lunchclub co-founder Vlad Novakovski and Lightspeed’s Nicole Quinn broke down its Series A deck, Lightspeed’s investment thesis and how having a strong investor network makes the difference between a successful raise and a dud.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

This article will explore how one-on-one mentoring can transform your entrepreneurial experience and help you achieve your business goals. Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Business networking is a fun time — mingling, eating, chatting about business. Many business owners attend networking events but don’t utilize the time or crowd as well as they can. This networking community provides members with different benefits and advantages, all with one goal in mind: increased business profits and relationships.

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