Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2013

This article originally appeared on Inc.com. After all, the golden rule in sales is “qualify, qualify, qualify” specifically because you always have limited resources and you must put them against the highest potential opportunities weighted for probability and deal size. Sales & Marketing Advice'

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Your first year with EO is a journey of discovery, filled with opportunities to grow and connect. Here is a sampling of EO opportunities to maximize your first 12 months with the organization: Join a Forum for entrepreneurial growth and support. I see opportunities differently, both personally and professionally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. We are, indeed, in a moment in time when technology, opportunity and understanding converge toward a more caring way of conducting business at scale.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2021

This article is the second in a series of three about having “The Talk” with your business partners , parents and adult children. Often, professionals identify missed financial planning opportunities and coordination gaps that could cost families thousands or even millions of dollars, depending on their net worth. CRN-3730060-082421.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. I acknowledged this in the article. I said both in the article but felt compelled to provide a statement up front for the skimmers. It’s the one bit of advice I find myself giving most frequently these days, “raise money at the top end of normal.&#.

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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

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. I found my tribe in EO. And, I found additions to my tribe when I attended my first Conscious Capitalism CEO Summit.

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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 TransWave has come a long way since its formation in 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 15, 2023

Thank God for EO Forum, where we get to share our 5% life highs and lows with fellow entrepreneurs in a confidential environment of zero judgement and no advice. Recognising the need to allow “fresh blood” to lead the business to higher heights presents a unique opportunity to reinvent yourself. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

I knew that if we scaled up, we’d have the opportunity to influence and impact even more people in a positive way, but I needed to take the time to do that,” Allen explained. “It and more articles from the EO blog. . Emma Allen State Farm offers a variety of insurance services, mortgages, investment planning and 401K rollovers.

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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. See differences as opportunity and not a challenge. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Onevest

APRIL 23, 2015

At 1000 Angels we want to help new and seasoned investors as much as we can to find startup opportunities. A startup may still be a promising investment opportunity, but unforeseen expenses can use up available funds, and so another round of investment might be required to offset this.

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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

JANUARY 1, 2012

One of the most important articles I read during the entire year was David Brook’s op-ed article on “ The Haimish Line.” And so I framed much of my life since reading the article in Haimish terms. Occasionally on this blog I break away from industry commentary and write more broadly. ” So true.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Women may feel unsupported in their process of moving into a career where so much career advice is geared toward men. It provides opportunities for mentorship. The world of STEM is constantly changing, so you’ll always have opportunities to learn and grow in your career. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

It’s amazingly helpful to share challenges, opportunities, and experiences with people who understand what I deal with daily as a business owner. You get advice from people who have been where you are without worrying about damaging your reputation. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

shared his experience around starting a business, the effects it had on his mental health and his advice on taking care of yourself and your business. Between being a husband and a father, I get ample opportunity to engage in activities outside of managing a business. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 2, 2021

Contributed By Susan Michel, EO New Jersey member and founder and CEO of Glen Eagle Advisors , which provides investment management and financial planning advice. Open a savings account with your child: A perfect opportunity to teach children about budgeting and saving is when they receive money from special events or birthdays.

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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. I’m in Seattle this week. People keep asking me if I’ve “seen anything interesting.&# Of course I have. Can’t list them all.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

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. We accept that there are things we don’t know, and we welcome the opportunity to learn exponentially from those with different life experiences from our own.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

A version of this article originally appeared on Johal’s LinkedIn blog. . Use the coronavirus crisis as an opportunity for change that will last. Right now we have a unique opportunity. Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. We know time is precious.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 1, 2010

I think the issue was mostly framed initially by Chris Dixon in his article The Problem with Taking Seed Money from Big VC s. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry. If you hugely believe that you still have a $100 million idea then let’s go for it but please be prudent with how fast you spend your capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. I was saying that I was happy it was all out in the open because I felt at least everybody could now understand the issues & opportunities from the perspectives of angels, entrepreneurs and VCs.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Rigopoulos and Bamberger shared their cold-calling advice with TC+, along with the full text of one of their winning emails and a detailed breakdown of the three-step process they used. million seed round a year later. Last year, Pitchbook recorded $147.2

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2024

Grateful for financial success but yearning for more, Chatri recalled his mother’s advice: “If money is your king, you will do anything for money. and more articles from the EO blog. Just to make a lot of money, buy more material things, and have more zeros in your bank account?” And every day, you live with passion and purpose.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 28, 2024

Coaches work with you to develop customized strategies that fit your specific needs and goals, rather than the generic advice you might find in books or online resources. and more articles from the EO blog. Customized Strategies Tailored Solutions: Every business is unique.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. trillion COVID-19 stimulus package this year that increased funding for affordable healthcare, Wu says opportunities are expanding for startups in this space. Fintech for affordability and reducing friction. Since the U.S. Congress passed a $1.9

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Carolyn Lowe, EO Austin, founder and CEO, ROI Swift A thoughtful personal touch GLC provides opportunities to connect with EO members from all over the world. and more articles from the EO blog. It was a random act of kindness that improved my business, reduced my stress level and made Brennen a trusted fellow EOer for life!

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

First, you need to be clear that any larger fund writing a small check IS ONLY doing it so that they have the opportunity to invest at a later stage if you’re doing well. One warning I always like to make clear: when you have choices in life you can feel the luxury to follow my advice in this post. It’s fine to have one.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2020

It’s critical to develop your own opportunity filter so when you begin to seek investments, you know precisely what to look for. I also hold significant minority interests in small private companies where I provide strategic advice, but have no role in daily operations. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. A local tech winner really creates a generational technology opportunity in the way nothing else can. Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. San Diego has Qualcomm. Austin has Dell.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 3, 2019

A version of this article originally appeared on Entrepreneur. . But, when I had the opportunity to join a high-growth startup with a team I liked and trusted, I leapt at it. Whenever I’ve been presented with a new career opportunity, the first question I ask is not, “Which job is more secure?” when opportunity strikes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

At some point in life, almost everyone has collaborated with people who don’t share knowledge, don’t give advice, and don’t help others out with their experience. and more articles from the EO blog. These people might have been our colleagues, our managers, our HR business partners, or even an intern or a consultant.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2016

This article was written by Richard Walton, an EO Cape Town member and founder of Avirtual , for the March 2016 issue of Octane magazine. Listening, in fact, is one of the most useful things you can do when you’re starting out— not just to me, your older and wiser self, but to everyone who is willing to give you advice. No one cares.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2024

There’s a robust correlation between success and having the ability to say “no” to opportunities that don’t serve you. Bergler was sharing the one piece of advice he would give new entrepreneurs with EO Portland’s EO Accelerator program. Eventually, incoming work opportunities exceeded capacity.

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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!” It allows you many more exit opportunities. There are certain topics that even some of the best journalists can’t fully grok.

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