Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 18, 2010

We rise to the occasion as it stirs our creative juices. There is something about the adrenaline rush of being under time pressure that excites us and teases out our creativity. Tags: Startup Advice. Actually, people with the “urgency addition&# thrive on the pressure. Not everybody does. I promise you'll enjoy it.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

As part of our YLAI Goes Green campaign, we asked YLAI alumni to expand on their creative solutions to address climate change and advise others wanting to enter the green economy. Akata Farms is passionate about addressing climate change, food security and sustainable agriculture issues. Thank you, Bevon! government.

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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. During this era, from 2009–2015, most founders I knew were in it for building great & sustainable companies. How’s that advice holding up? It was 1991.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Anyone , an audio app that’s building a ‘marketplace for advice’ one five-minute phone call at a time, is launching new versions of its iOS and Android apps today* and beginning to large-scale onboarding after operating in a limited closed beta for the past six months. It’s one-to-one only.

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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. In the summer of 2020, we will reconvene and continue that critical work. Intersecting Crises: COVID-19 and Climate.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

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 gave him the same advice I give nearly all over-worked, control-freak, do-everything-yourself startup founders: “Your number one priority isn’t any of these things.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

My first thought is that if you are more annoyed than energized by expert advice, team suggestions, and customer input, then you should probably avoid this line of work. Sometimes you are creative, sometimes logical. Actually, it’s more complicated than that, but that’s a good start. Risk energizes you.

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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. A startup where CXOs are focused on their part of the business to the exclusion of the whole company is not sustainable. But if you’re starting a business for the first time, then what?

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

My journey in the startup world began with a strong passion for sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact. I started Suspire with a vision to create a platform that not only promotes sustainable products but also educates consumers about their choices. Our advice to startups is to actively listen to your audience.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

As part of our YLAI Goes Green campaign, we asked YLAI alumni to expand on their creative solutions to the impacts of climate change and advise others wanting to enter the green economy. What advice do you have for others looking to make a change and address climate solutions with their business or within their community?

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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!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 27, 2023

As part of our YLAI Goes Green campaign, we asked YLAI alumni to expand on their creative solutions to the impacts of climate change and advise others wanting to enter the green economy. What advice do you have for others looking to make a change and address climate solutions with their business or within their community?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The answers and advice we received were as varied as the people we polled, but nearly all of them indicated that learning — e.g., analytics training, getting started with AI tools, etc. — The creative AI space is something I’m keeping a close eye on because I think this is where there’s huge room for advancement.

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StartupNation

JUNE 22, 2021

It continually surprises me that so many leaders fail to grasp how much the creation and protection of a sustainable brand is in their hands. Related: Expert Advice for the 4 Million People Who Launched a Business in 2020. You will need the help and advice of others. In the end, this is a major responsibility.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Forming an accurate view of what constitutes infringement of intellectual property rights requires a fundamental understanding that copying can never be considered a form of flattery or praise for someone else’s creativity because imitation does not hold any credit to either the original creator nor copycat perpetrator.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

Featuring topics like green infrastructure, new mobilities, sustainable tech, urban mobility The Fintech Stage: Dive into the evolution of monetary exchanges and follow the technology that is powering new ways of capturing and distributing value and wealth. That’s certainly true for the Builder Stage.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

But the drive to succeed is often what sustains the business — 40 percent reported they have high hopes of growing their business even during this challenging time and the same amount say they enjoy the grunt work of owning a business. Advice for other entrepreneurs. Our panel: Carlton Chamblin, Founder of Farm2Cocktail.

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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. This initiative not only boosted morale and creativity but also reduced burnout. Let laughter and joy be the fuel that energizes your team.

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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. My best advice is to look out for one another — and that’s not just managers looking out for the staff that report to them.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If we want to maintain and support sustainable economic growth while meeting the broader needs of society, we will need an economy underpinned by innovation and new technologies. They need to be optimistic realists, lateral creative thinkers, with high IQ and EQ, and they need to be self-aware. Qualities of a startup director.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. Setting clear terms of collaboration and frequently revisiting shared goals can lead to sustained and mutually beneficial growth. What Role Do Partnerships Play in New Business Development?

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As a result, the following tips offer some helpful advice for people looking to buy a franchise for the first time. While you will have the freedom to set store hours, menu prices and decide who to hire, your creative license as a franchisee is extremely limited. Do some serious self-reflection.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

Instead, promote open communication and active listening that will result in creative solutions propelling your business forward. There is an outside support system ready to help your family business maintain its sustained success. Don’t let conflict become a road block for the progression of your business.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Around 7,000 tech workers have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces or Territorial Defense Only last month, OneUkraine sprang up from a host of major European tech founders and investors, who plan to provide sustainable humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people. Finmap A cash flow management service for businesses. It raised €2.5

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Stress can be induced by high levels of activity over a sustained period of time and is the body’s way of feeling under pressure. By delegating tasks you are encouraging your creative side and can invest the time back into the reason you started the business in the first place.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 10, 2022

” I interviewed Gupta last month to find out more about the opportunities he’s looking for and get his advice for first-time founders, but last week’s Space was a chance to dive deeper. It could take a little bit longer than that, but not that much.” Because no one cares if the market is terrible.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 3, 2023

I have always liked creative work (and numbers, which is sort of contradictory) and after a short stint in marketing, I became an Innovation Manager. For me it is the ideal combination of being creative (innovation) and analytical (business metrics) while constantly questioning the status quo and depicting a future version of the world.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 20, 2018

Coaching has the greatest potential to encourage breakthroughs when it’s a one-on-one relationship: You assume the role of mentor and your clients pay good money to listen to, and follow, your advice. The challenge is to deliver on a promise. The logistics are simple, but the challenge is to deliver on the promise.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

A startup that has found product-market fit needs to transition quickly into that category, with operational excellence taking precedence over bursts of creative brilliance. Too little usually results from well-intentioned legal advice to not to admit anything in the event of litigation.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

If you’re a founder who hopes to break into the $100M ARR club, this guest post can help you identify the right usage metrics for creating a sustainable customer journey. You can argue with success, but seven out of the nine IPOs since 2018 with the best net dollar retention offer usage-based models.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 19, 2020

This time, I connected with 15 startup and SME leaders from my network to discover how they are tackling the current crisis, and what advice they had to offer to others in the same boat. After the initial shock subsided, we realized we had to put our thinking caps back on, get creative and figure out how to get through this.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 20, 2019

A new wave of Revenue-Based Investors are emerging who are using creative investing structures with some of the upside of traditional VC, but some of the downside protection of debt. Gender diversity as a driver of sustainable profitability. Companies with more female executives make more money—here’s why. It May Be Getting Worse.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 5, 2023

This can feel suffocating for sellers, especially if your business model utilizes creative or outside-the-box thinking. Because there are so many sellers on these marketplaces, there are plenty of forums and online communities where you can go for advice, troubleshooting, or just meeting like-minded individuals. Seller communities.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of social media and technology, customer feedback increasingly becomes your compass, guiding you towards innovation and sustainable growth. My best advice is to actively surround yourself with people who have more experience and knowledge than you. However, I knew enough to admit what I didn’t know.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Kyle Windham , Digital Marketing Manager, Redhype Creative Marketing Agency Blogging for SEO and Authority As a small marketing agency, we have invested time and resources into building out a blog, which gets updated monthly, focusing on current marketing trends and topics. It’s been a win-win for both our client and their community.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 28, 2022

To help you determine if corporate venture capital is right for your startup, we asked startup founders, investors, and business leaders this question for their best pieces of advice. Assess Sustainability Over the Long Term. Be Sure You Have Similar Goals and Expectations. Ensure Aligned Vision With Key Stakeholders.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2021

That may seem strange advice for a new startup, but the economy is volatile and things change very fast. Lastly, as we’ve all seen, the crisis catapulted the digitization of businesses and purchase funnels for more established businesses that now need digital growth marketing talent to help maintain their sustainability.

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