Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families. When women have more money, not only is there gender equality and economic growth, but there’s also stronger and healthier communities for our children and generations to come.

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JUNE 8, 2014

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. It really only needs a few community leaders to kick things off and land a community on a map. Co-Working Space.

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JUNE 27, 2013

It is 12,000 sq ft of indoor /outdoor space and we’re building into a community work environment. Like many modern VCs, we’re committed to investing in the community and in our portfolio companies. Startup Advice' We chose a location that fit our style. That seems pretty superficial!”.

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MAY 5, 2011

Seattle should be the envy of any non Silicon Valley tech community in the country. 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. My recipe for Seattle or your community: 1. Community Leaders + Organizers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

What advice do you have for entrepreneurs who may be looking to revive their businesses? Humility, seeking out the very best expertise and help one can find—learning from their experiences, getting and using good advice—is a natural companion to curiosity. Organizations (like people) are always in transition.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

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. But also know that with perseverance, a supportive community, and strategic thinking, it is possible to navigate the journey and emerge victorious.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2009

Arnold Waldstein , who stops by periodically on my blog and always leaves relevant comments, made the observation that, “if I want to connect with you, I’ll engage with you on this blog …from there, a follow on Twitter, a link on LinkedIn are closing the loop of connection rather that opening a cold door.&# This is so true.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2011

There’s tons of more great advice from real-world experience from Jon so please watch when you have time. Offer the ability to react / comment - In the blogging world it’s clear that having a good comment system like Disqus is critical. Good comment community = viral blog. There’s no cost!&#.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

We are trying hard to live up to the guidelines we laid out for our investors, our portfolio companies and our community. Be open & transparent (mimicking the greater social order changes that have come with blogs & social media). When he starts his blog I’ll let you know. But I miss blogging.

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Gust

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Hudson Valley Startup Fund brings together a network of the region’s successful business and community leaders to give back, supporting the launch of the next Hudson Valley visionaries. Read more >.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

If you've never blogged before, you might not get what I mean, but it's akin to how our view of the world changed the moment we all started carrying around cameras in our pockets. You essentially productize your advice, honing in on more standardized sets of actions you can suggest that entrepreneurs take. 4) Journal your progress.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Today marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual initiative that shines a light not only on the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and global economy, but also the importance of building infrastructures that make it easier for them to start and scale their businesses. SourceLink?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere. Margee Moore of BigOrange Marketing shared that, “The community of peers is so very helpful. You get advice from people who have been where you are without worrying about damaging your reputation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2020

What is your advice during this time of uncertainty? . Seek professional advice. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received—and that I consistently share with my clients—is that we should never make long-term decisions based on short-term emotions or circumstances, particularly when it comes to our finances. Absolutely!

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 11, 2010

I recently wrote a blog post about why I believe that startup teams in close proximity perform better. I’m 100% certain this would benefit our community and not just the entrepreneurs that work there. If anyone has experience, advice or dollars and wants to help please be in touch.

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JANUARY 16, 2013

I became aware of Sam several years ago as I started noticing his name repeated in the comments section of my blog. He pinged me that he was thinking about joining a startup based in LA with the CEO in NYC and would I be willing to meet him and give him advice on this process. I’m ecstatic to have in the LA community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. Since Allen owns her office building, she started a garden in the back for her community to grow and harvest vegetables.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

So Tracy began keeping a blog about … (what else?) She became an authority on the topic and her blog helped her to both elevate her status in her industry as well as to bring great link juice to her website and improve her SEO. She became part of the fabric of her community.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The frantic pace of technology cycles, the amount of tech news, the blogs, the conferences, the demo days, the announcements, the fundings, the IPOs. It got me thinking about the advice that I often give to new VCs. Be the center of your knowledge space or geographic community. It’s exhausting. Perhaps unsustainable.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

I will even take to emailing people I don’t know offering small bits of advice. You’re writing a freaking blog post! I like to meet people like this because in an hour I get catch up on everything going on in the startup community. Plus, he’s a loyal reader of this blog. I try to be helpful. Marketing.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 14, 2020

It’s a resource and has a fairly robust online community of users to talk about budgeting and debt.”. What is your advice for a beginner investor? Include what the benefits to the community will be, as well as the benefits for potential partners. Read this blog as well for some tips on finding a business partner.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

On my blog I’ve been hesitant to take the topic head on. But last week I noticed a blog post by a woman, Tara Tiger Brown, that asked the question, “ Why Aren’t More Women Commenting on VC Blog Posts? In it she observes that only 3% of the comments on this blog are from women.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 15, 2010

He wrote an excellent blog post on this topic. There was some Twitter chat before the event about whether this “replaces&# local angel funding communities like the Tech Coast Angels. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Pitching VCs Start-up Advice Startup Advice VC Industry. It does not and that’s a good thing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2021

Foster: “The students’ companies were the product of identifying a problem in their local community and looking for ways to address it. Instead, we saw competitors supporting each other by giving advice and feedback. They’re doing incredible things, but they’re also real people.”.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

I recommend you read Fred Wilson’s recent blog post about the need for a well articulated business strategy before pushing a particular business model. I found myself in violent agreement with Fred’s blog post(s). Startup Advice' My take on his argument is this: 1. You need to first create a compelling product.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

What is the role that ThrivingDollars plays within your community? At the age of 21, with a nudge from my mentor, I started teaching myself how to invest in the local stock market and, as I was learning, shared my knowledge with others through a blog. Create community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2020

We can flip through the news on our phones about which countries imposed travel restrictions, and which offices and services in our communities are no longer functioning. They gave their advice to other members to help them prepare for the arrival of COVID-19 in our communities. Gratefully, Carrie Santos, CEO.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 18, 2020

As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of TransWave Jamaica , Neish is succeeding in his mission to increase the visibility of transgender Jamaicans, provide resources to change the narrative towards a positive reflection of the community, and emphasize the need for improved healthcare and safe spaces that meet the needs of the community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

EO introduced me to a community of like-minded individuals who share similar values and aspirations. Azalea Garcia, EO Puerto Rico “Joining the MyEO Forum for SaaS Founders has provided a unique blend of learning, accountability, and community. and more articles from the EO blog. first appeared on The EO Blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 11, 2012

I can't put up my track record on my blog, which I'd happily do--whether I have any exits (even though it is theoretically public what I've worked on and who might have sold to a company that rhymes with hype) and how the other companies are doing. I can't tell you anything about it thanks to the SEC. scratches bald head]. I certainly would!

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 15, 2014

” I have been weighing in slowly on the topic over the past few weeks on Twitter but have avoided writing a blog post about it until now. I first discovered him or her as a commenter on Fred Wilson’s blog. There are many things I am – but different than what I say on this blog is not one of them!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2020

The best advice for business owners I can give: Listen to your heart. Think about other front lines: your community and its people. The post 4 Reasons to Be Optimistic Today appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. COVID-19 has made downsizing seem almost normal.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2011

VC Blogger Fanboy This geek reads all the blogs religiously and is a lean startup ninja. Most successful businesses have a plan for real revenue right off the bat and a clearer value proposition than "let the community figure it out". Don't let the fanboys distract you from business 101.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

” Sean later went on to found the community GrowthHackers.com amongst other businesses. I tell people that they need to blog about their industry to drive customers and not blog to their egos to drive their peer group to their blogs. Startup Advice' Why do I Like the term Growth Hacking?

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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. He had just written another one of his way-over-the-top blog posts. I think Dave has blogging Tourettes Syndrome when he hears the word VC. We then started talking about Dave McClure.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

The company’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling, wellness services and legal advice to accommodate their diverse needs. Seth says, “We also send our job listings to nonprofits who serve the black community like the Urban Leadership Foundation and the National Urban League. and the EO blog. .

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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. and more articles from the EO blog. . The post The four tenets of conscious capitalism appeared first on THE BLOG.

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