Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I have often thought that creative endeavors where one has a quick turn-around between idea and realization of one’s work as one of the more fulfilling experiences in life. I wrote a post in 2015 that memorialized at the time how I felt about all of this, titled, “ Why I F **g Hate Unicorns and the Culture They Breed.” It was 1991.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2011

We talked about a lot of great stuff in the video including how to do sales calls and a how a new “culture of writing&# is emerging as a critical skill set in business today. In working with brands, Jon says: “ Vary creative, try lots of things, the costs are so low, why would we put up one piece of branded content?

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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. Problems with workplace culture A major obstacle facing many women in tech is an unfriendly, male-dominated culture. Unwelcome cultural environments create situations where women may feel compelled to leave.

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Startup Blogpost

MARCH 15, 2024

14 Pieces of Advice for Resolving Conflicts Among Startup Team Members Navigating team conflicts in a startup environment requires wisdom and practical strategies. Chad Bellin , Co-Founder, Disca Leverage Startup Culture’s Flexibility Startup culture, often hyped for its dynamism and innovation, can be a double-edged sword.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2022

To succeed, leaders must adopt a native virtual format to tap into the underlying motivations that facilitate the creativity, spontaneity and collaboration behind serendipitous innovation. How can leaders foster the beneficial, accidental collaborations teams once enjoyed in person—for their remote or hybrid teams?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Our mission is to foster the culture of sustainability and use technology towards that goal, with a local solutions mindset,” Antonio says. Hernann’s advice to network members is to “believe in what you are doing and be creative.”

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Evan is artist who is the creative genius who was working with the low-cost film medium in the late 90′s. The most important trait in hiring to Gregg has always been smart people who are hard working & a good cultural fit. Advice, coaching, intros? Working with a family member (Evan, the co-founder is his brother)?

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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. Higher Purpose, Stakeholder Orientation, Conscious Leadership and Conscious Culture?financially

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 23, 2023

Pacific Kids Learning is an innovative EdTech and Edutainment company that produces culturally-relevant content, primarily, for Pacific kids. In an era where Pacific languages are endangered and cultural knowledge gaps are widening, we exist to revitalise and strengthen cultural knowledge and identity in young people.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 2, 2012

Start with your own judgment, but don’t hesitate to ask for advice from a seasoned investor. Major universities, like Stanford and MIT, are flush with smart people from all cultures, many of whom would bring a whole new energy and creativity to your startup. Start the search with business networking. Talk to people at work.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Register Pangyo Techno Valley in Seongnam City is a global R&D hub of IT, BT (biotechnology), CT (cultural technology) and NT (nanotechnology), where R (research), P (people), I (information) and T (trade) all come together. Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

Below are nine podcasts that will kickstart your knowledge to help you close more deals and work flawlessly with creative and sales teams. . You’ll hear from a variety of creatives and influencers, from TED founder, Richard Saul Wurman to art director, Neville Brody , on matters of design, culture, success and marketing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

How Faith In People and a Culture Of Hospitality Built a Modern American Restaurant Company, Mitchell shares the keys to his company’s 25 years of success: including a steadfast commitment to a nurturing culture, a “people first” philosophy, and the humility to recognize reckless and ego-driven decisions. WHAT IS THE QUESTION?:

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StartupNation

JUNE 15, 2021

Here are several pieces of advice that I learned the hard way: First, not every successful company starts in an accelerator. People are the most important part of any business but especially so in a startup where you don’t have processes in place, where your culture isn’t defined and where your values might still be forming.

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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. The exceptional company always tries to think about what is the best, most efficient, or most creative way to surprise its customer. What’s a brand-new way?”

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As somebody who has seen the shift from Innovation to Systematization many times I can tell you that culturally it is very hard for organizations. If I could close with some advice for startups and boards …. Startups are like families.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2016

In this special interview, the co-founders of Pronexia—a new generation recruitment firm—open up about their bootstrapping days, their unique hiring methodology, and the role authenticity plays when building relationships and company culture. Against everyone’s advice, I decided to seek out a business partner. ME/ “Commit to culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!”

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By valuing autonomy and granting decision-making authority, I’ve seen increased engagement and creativity among my team. This was great advice received from the CEO of a multi-million-dollar start-up. This experience taught me the importance of adaptability and creative thinking. Artem Minaev , Co-Founder, PlayToday.co

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 14, 2022

When I took over my family business at age 25, my father’s advice to me were these three ideas: honesty, hard work and integrity. How do you bring them alive in your business?” Here’s what they shared: Never underestimate the power of simple words and simple ideas. At the time, I considered them “not profound” due to their simplicity.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 26, 2023

I really enjoy the creativity and problem-solving that takes place during the early stages of a company, when founders are trying to solve a crazy number of challenges in parallel in order to get to product-market fit. If you could magically give one piece of advice to every founder seeking venture capital what would it be?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

Marketing Advice for Fashion Brands. Nubian Hueman is a catalyst for culture, community, and the development of the creative economy by connecting the consumer to independent artists from across the world. “I feel like I got my masters degree working for HM based on all the experience I received. About Nubian Hueman .

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Gust

DECEMBER 29, 2013

Professional advice in this area is highly advised. Cultural and religious implications must be very carefully considered. Working in isolation and handling all the issues is fine during the creative phase of the startup, where the founder is often the designer and architect, as well as the builder.

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

A brand should be rooted in a company’s heritage and culture, connected to a set of core values that are the company’s very reason for being. A reality-grounded CEO manages, protects and leads the brand by managing, protecting and leading the culture and values behind it. You will need the help and advice of others.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

What advice would you give your younger self just starting out in the startup world? How did you identify your target audience, and what advice do you have for startups trying to do the same? Our advice to startups is to actively listen to your audience. Many of our readers are aspiring founders.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

Many teams at Zapier have already created specific-purpose chatbots that give career advice, translate corporate jargon into plain English, suggest gift ideas, and finesse feedback for employees. You can also adjust things like the creativity levels (default is 0.7), width, and alignment. But it's not reserved for writers.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 23, 2023

To help startup leaders create a healthy and sustainable work environment, we gathered advice from 14 experienced professionals, including CEOs, founders, and HR directors. To address this issue, it is important to cultivate a culture that discourages working outside of designated working hours unless it is genuinely essential.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice (strategy, culture, accountability and compliance) still underpin governance in a startup context but they are applied differently than on an established corporate board. They need to be optimistic realists, lateral creative thinkers, with high IQ and EQ, and they need to be self-aware.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

To address the core challenges of remote work and to bolster employee efficiency and engagement, businesses can utilize the following approaches: Building an authentic work culture. Building An Authentic Work Culture. Remote work culture must be a people-first culture. Ensuring undisputed means of communication.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2022

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. Now is the time to present your company as one that values innovation, diversity, creativity, inclusivity and the security and well-being of your employees. What are my next steps? ??Here’s

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Learning to relax is not only good for keeping entrepreneurs charged for action, but it also significantly improves their ability to be creative and access intuition, two skills that have been shown to be critical to entrepreneurial success. What are the long-term effects of stress?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 16, 2021

What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? There is an incredible, thriving entrepreneurship culture that breeds fascinating companies weekly. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Our early advice to founders was to ensure runway for 18 months in order to weather the storm.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Then they need to tear up old assumptions about where good security professionals come from and be open-minded and creative in their search. Five pieces of advice: Beware the warm body syndrome. And along the way, you’re developing a higher-level understanding of the software pipeline and helping drive a security-baked-in culture.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

By clearly setting boundaries, assigning roles and establishing ownership, you’re building a culture of accountability. Instead, promote open communication and active listening that will result in creative solutions propelling your business forward. Don’t let conflict become a road block for the progression of your business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2019

It’s counterintuitive, and many resist it, but it is often the key to changing culture and improving outcomes. The story came together in a rush of creativity on a long flight to Australia. That was likely the best advice I ever heard. You mention that you’ve learned as much from a homeless person as a successful businessperson.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Software development at its best is a creative endeavor. However, if you are unsure about someone and wondering if you should check in with them, my advice is always to reach out. I’ve had a few attempts at explaining this to people from other professions, and it turns out hacker culture is baffling.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, while many startups exist in cities like Turin, Bologna, Naples and Rome, Milan is generally seen as a bigger ecosystem because of its mercantile culture and a significant share of VC funds. What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? Our portfolio is navigating the pandemic with determination and creativity.

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