American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive. With one-to-one mentoring, you aren’t getting generic advice you’re receiving insight applicable to your business.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The phrase needle in a haystack is commonly credited to the book Don Quixote from the early 1600s (“needle is a bottle of hay”) but there’s also a Fujian proverb “To dive into the sea, to feel for a needle” that is thought to be even older and gets to the same point. First, a piece of literary history.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

So when Jim floated the idea of a book targeting entrepreneurs to help more of them succeed, we gave it serious thought. But, just as important, we had access to a unique network: Harvard Business School alumni. The book is full of insights and advice for every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

And still able to make it out to LA networking events. It’s something you’d imagine working best on a tablet where the parents take digital assets (think: photos & stickers) and engage with their children in story telling, arts-and-crafts, scrap-booking and the like. Startup Advice' Now ladies, get back to work.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

I booked my first two coaching clients five months later — exactly a month shy of running out of savings. YLAI has given me the tremendous opportunity to connect to a global network of entrepreneurs as well as gain firsthand work experience in the United States within my field. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

Each level has an accompanying book leading the lessons, and topics overarching the lessons include self-sufficient living, equal rights, healthy eating habits, identity, feminism, and climate change. His advice to YLAI Network members looking to make a difference in their community is to really work hard to get to know their community first.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

Embassy Brasilia hosted a live virtual discussion in May 2020 for exchange alumni and members of the YLAI Network on “how to lead in a post-pandemic world,” featuring entrepreneurship experts Alisa Cohn and Richie Norton, with moderator Rhett Power. Books by Marianne Williamson. Connections through the YLAI Network.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

But I strive to impact the lives of many more through hours of coaching entrepreneurs, challenging people to be better, making human connections for people or providing timely advice. Your advice made a difference.&#. At Andersen Consulting I had built computer networks and programmed in COBOL. I booked non-refundable tickets.

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Dream It

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Luke’s University Health Network, among others. By Elliot Levy , Healthtech Associate at Dreamit Ventures Book Office Hours with me. 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

OCTOBER 2, 2015

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. If you want to network you need to plan relentlessly in advance.

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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. Additionally, “our executive team actively works to expand our network beyond typical connections. A great book I’d recommend for more shrewd businesspeople: The Diversity Bonus.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 7, 2023

YC Group Partner Surbhi Sarna has written a book called Without a Doubt , and today it goes on sale. I have no idea how Surbhi managed to write a book while also being a Group Partner at YC (a more-than-full-time job!). It's a must-read for anyone interested in healthcare.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 27, 2016

They basically work towards filling your pipeline and booking meetings. If you're asking for referrals through your network, make them specific. As an investor, I'd love to get a note that says, "Hey, Charlie, we noticed that someone in your network knows Jen. Go find the right person yourself. Makes my work easy peasy.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 1, 2009

This is one book-end of the cycle. Notice that I didn’t say “social networking.” Much like iPhone is the only mobile platform in town, Facebook is the only “closed network” social networking platform in town. million even before the demo day to help you integrate your social network with dating ambitions.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Some other entrepreneurs who went down the MBA, consulting or banking routes without working at a startup are certainly book smart but haven’t always refined the street-smart skills needed to be an effective entrepreneur. Tags: Startup Advice This Week in Venture Capital.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 27, 2011

Company 2 might represent an “ad mediation company” where the company gets paid by ad networks for running ads on publisher websites and the company in turn must pay the publisher 85% of the revenue it collects. Your revenue is the $75 million you got paid in booking fees. Many eCommerce companies are in fact, middle men.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

She bought our first computer – an IBM XT with a 10MB hard drive – in order to do her books electronically. But this coming generation is much more likely to be inspired by The Social Network and want to be entrepreneurs. She opened a bakery and a restaurant. She was president of the UJA (United Jewish Appeal).

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

These include the following: Networking with people who know. Most successful entrepreneurs have been written up on the Internet, or in magazines, or books. Follow up online with social networking to make contact, dig deeper, and maybe even line up a mentor. I say you can’t learn much if you are doing all the talking.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. You also have an impressive array of side projects—from books and apps to philanthropic and environmental initiatives. 5000 list twice! .

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. How can someone without a network stand out from the crowd? What are a few books, articles or podcasts a newbie should explore before they try to meet with you? “IP is important to us.

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Gust

OCTOBER 26, 2014

He published a book with Ron Porter, titled “ Bootstrap Business ”, that provides a wealth of practical examples and advice on this subject. I like his approach, and have extracted some tips from his book and other sources on how to do it: Use a virtual office. Network big to get connections and ideas, but do the work yourself.

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Dream It

DECEMBER 10, 2020

However, don’t forget that most likely, angels you’re pitching to want to offer their best advice and be part of your journey to success and changing the landscape of an industry. Jason did not have the network to raise a friends & family round when he launched his first company. How do you attract angel investors?

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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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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2020

To celebrate Fatima’s work promoting financial literacy and wellness, the YLAI Network asked her a few questions about her journey to entrepreneurship. The YLAI Fellowship and Network have helped me achieve my mission by: Broadening my horizons. From very young, I was inspired to be an entrepreneur and to do great things.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2010

I’ve heard every excuse in the book and you’d be surprised how many people put this off. First advice – don’t respond to a VC website that says “submit your business plan here&# – if it’s read at all it will be read by an intern and likely be filtered before it reaches a decision maker.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

It seems like an extravagance but if the person also picks up scheduling travel, booking meetings, dealing with company admin and helping with basic accounting / financial tasks it can be a huge productivity boost. Hire a part-time accounting clerk to do the data entry and prepare the monthly books. Tags: Startup Advice.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

And so, generally, the people who invested in tech companies — the traditional venture investors — could tap their extended talent networks and apply their knowledge to bring talented people into startups, or at least coach the founders on how to select the right talent to scale and grow. How do we manage hypergrowth when it happens?

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? Founders a few steps ahead of you will give you the most valuable advice you have ever received because they were in your shoes not too long ago. Luke Campbell – Cofounder. “Never stop learning.”

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 13, 2011

The most experienced conference goers (bigger company ones) often book suites in hotels and plan meetings rather than attending any actual sessions. Book ‘em. Start by booking a few easy-to-land friends who are interesting. That way you’re all extending your networks and splitting the costs. That’s dumb.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

By asking for help, I’m frequently able to accelerate solutions and growth at levels I wouldn’t have thought possible, and I’m strengthening my relationship with my network, as well. Others include Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Vistage and Chief Executive Network. Help doesn’t always have to be advice or mentorship.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. . 1) Your school.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

I hold true to form and follow my own advice. I booked several high-profile meetings in advance. It has to do with the future of social networking. As you may know I outlined my rules for maximum impact at events / conferences before SXSW began. If you didn’t read it, it’s here.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 16, 2009

I don’t think it takes book smart people to build great companies – sometimes it’s a hindrance. Tags: Start-up Advice. Street Smarts - OK, so you’re a tenacious person – you never give up. Well obviously that’s meaningless if your startup idea sucks. You just have to get out of your comfort zone.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive. With one-to-one mentoring, you aren’t getting generic advice you’re receiving insight applicable to your business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Under the theme “Act for Impact,” EO members explored a multitude of ways to follow Mahatma Gandhi’s sage advice: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” EO members from 42 chapters brought their high-energy brand of curiosity, open-minded enthusiasm, and thirst for learning to help make the event a huge success.

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