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. The caring culture he developed also points to his genuine concern for stakeholders. Caring culture. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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Y Combinator

JULY 20, 2022

Much of my time is spent setting the vision and strategy for Faire and driving the execution of that strategy. As a thousand-person company, the number of products and features we can build has greatly increased, and we have to map out our strategy for the next 6-12 months to keep teams aligned. What is Faire’s culture?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

The Accelerator programme’s culture is based on three key components: Strict confidentiality: EOA participants share sensitive information such as financials , strategies and weaknesses. Being among like-minded entrepreneurs who share your drive to grow and scale a business can enhance your mindset for success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

You get advice from people who have been where you are without worrying about damaging your reputation. I also struggled with creating a cohesive culture between different tiers of the organization. As a mostly freelance firm with contractors, it was very difficult to scale. I now spend more time working on my business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

On 17 September 2023, EO marks its 36th anniversary as the world’s premier, purpose-built organization designed with a mission to empower entrepreneurs from every sector, culture and industry. Our community is inclusive, and we value the kaleidoscope of diversity stemming from different cultures, backgrounds, religions and experiences.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Liziane is the founder and CEO of Ink Inspira , a social business that consults and mentors nonprofit professionals to maximize project impact and develop long-lasting strategies in the vibrant Brazilian social sector. Here are her top three pieces of advice: Surround yourself with diverse professionals with different skill sets.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

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.” In the past 7 years we built cultures of quick money, instant wealth and valuations for valuations sake. And it changed the culture. How’s that advice holding up?

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

He serves on the boards of OCEANIX, Atom Computing, Conscious Cultures and MycoWorks. This is one of the lessons I wish I understood when raising a Series B, so I hope you find this advice helpful when you navigate your larger raises. A good strategy memo becomes the guideline for how the entire diligence process unfolds.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Throughout, Jaleh shares advice about acquisitions as a growth strategy and evolving your product with AI. 36:30 - Do you have cautionary advice on how to think about using technologies like GPT-3 and DALL-E for founders dabbling in AI? 38:40 - What advice do you have for founders in terms of leveraging OpenAI, GPT-3, etc.

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Startup Blogpost

AUGUST 30, 2024

I saw a significant gap in how many companies were approaching employee wellness, particularly in terms of integrating physical health and overall well-being into their corporate culture. I wanted to create a platform that could help companies prioritize employee wellness and create a culture of health and fitness in the workplace.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. 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?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Be scrappy” is great advice for most founders, but for first-generation and minority founders, it’s often the wrong advice — and one of the most challenging things I had to unlearn when I built my first company. Putting on your mask first: knowing when to spend as a first-time founder. “Be For a while, it was great!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? And seeing them hit their stride, find their passion and thrive in our culture is beyond fulfilling. Weaknesses are no longer obscured by “culture.” We asked these elite leaders about their entrepreneurial journeys. 4,672 on the 2020 Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Read Monique’s advice for other entrepreneurs interested in adopting sustainable practices. . I knew this because the rest of the store featured many pieces which promoted the “fast fashion” culture of buy-use-throw away. One of our biggest strategies is collaboration. However, I said no to the project.

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Y Combinator

MARCH 7, 2023

Interspersed through the book is tactical advice on essential founder skills: networking, fundraising, getting feedback from users, hiring, creating a strong company culture, and managing board politics, along with many healthcare-specific topics like running clinical trials and determining regulatory strategy.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Working with diverse talent from around the world has not only enriched our company culture but has also brought in a wide range of perspectives that have been crucial in shaping our strategies and product development. Finally, foster a supportive team culture that encourages collaboration and mutual support.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 21, 2023

His latest venture, CultureBoard , offers a range of modules for modern People Ops & Culture managers, including humorous eNPS surveys, a recognition tool for celebrating special moments, and a Q&A module for all-hands meetings and events. I distilled this information into the value proposition and strategy for this company.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This was a fantastic strategy in terms of impact, raising the bar for startup excellence in key startup ecosystems and opening up access to the Venture Capital financing market to founders who couldn’t or didn’t want to relocate to the Bay Area. The next important group to spot the weakness in Techstars’ strategy was the investment community.

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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. Strategy is everything for a startup company board. A startup board is brave and supportive.

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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. Look at them as catalysts for growth, enhancing both your business and your personal development,” Shawn explains.

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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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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

This choice showed an organizational culture that empowers all employees to participate in critical moments, giving them the confidence to represent the company. Kim emphasizes that while all investments are focused on short-term financial performance, founders must concentrate on their long-term business strategy to increase valuation.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mark Barron is the head of Taylor Wessing 's market-leading technology and life sciences inward investment team, and advises North American companies on how to translate their domestic success to new jurisdictions and cultures and to thrive as global businesses. The current circumstances have exaggerated this trend.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

From Scott Jeffrey Miller with Todd Davis and Victoria Roos Olsson, Everyone Deserves a Great Manager provides the support and strategies you need to be a better leader. we share an excerpt from the chapter, “Creating a Culture of Feedback.” Use the words “advice” or “input” instead of “feedback.”

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Hunter Walk

MAY 17, 2024

As a leader of teams within larger organizations, I was able to build phenomenal teams in terms of both delivery and culture. I did this in part by defining my team’s culture as being outside-the-norm; I worked hard to make sure that my team felt special in the context of the larger organization. This work is my zone of excellence.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 29, 2018

This podcast is ideal for anyone wanting to keep up-to-date with emerging marketing strategies and changing consumer behavior. 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. The Science of Social Media.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Seek out financial advice because it takes time to improve a score. Establishing a computer repair business may be validated through online research of already existing businesses or by speaking with former or current owners to learn their experience and gain their advice.

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

They can identify pitfalls, recommend marketing and sales channels, and give feedback on strategy and tactics. Mentors can be a great addition to a startup, as they provide wisdom and advice to emerging businesses. I learned new strategies and saw ones I thought were impossible to execute became possible.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

It partners with entrepreneurs in funding their growth stories through innovative market access and public venture capital strategies. He talks to AsiaTechDaily about the firm’s investment strategies, the fundraising journey, and other points. Additionally, Do you have any other advice for anyone looking to start a fund?

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 21, 2023

The fusion of these elements cultivates an environment of growth and transformation, making it an essential strategy for startups aspiring to unlock their full potential and thrive in their respective markets. Traditional GTM playbooks often overlook the customer journey, leading to flawed strategies when customer needs change.

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Startup Blogpost

JUNE 9, 2023

To help you ensure your startup is environmentally sustainable, we reached out to CEOs, founders, and other business leaders for their best advice. From integrating sustainability into company culture to hiring a sustainability consultant, here are the top nine tips shared by these experts on making your startup eco-friendly.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

The advice is to “be frugal to accommodate to the new situation and roll on.”. How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now? How has COVID-19 impacted your investment strategy? What is your advice to startups in your portfolio right now?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

It’s slightly easier than telling every first-time entrepreneur to make sure to have a banner on the wall that reads, “remember to do your SEO, SEM, content marketing, social media, referral marketing strategies on a daily basis and with quantitative rigor.” I endorse the growth hacking culture on teams.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

Yet no matter how often you heard that you should trust your gut and follow your intuition, that advice is wrong. You can use decision-aid strategies to address cognitive biases to defend your organization from misinformation. Another effective strategy involves cultivating a mental habit of questioning stories in particular.

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TechCrunch

MAY 3, 2021

Co-founders Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker never wanted to charge consumers for access to Duolingo content, a purpose imbued throughout the company’s culture. She invested because of Duolingo’s growth and engagement numbers, but confronted von Ahn with some direct advice. Image Credits : Duolingo.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

HW: The whole ‘get on rocketships without worrying about seats” – you ended up moving through Instacart in a variety of business and strategy roles before assuming the President role. What advice do you have for people in fast-growing companies about being a team-player but also taking advantage of the unique opportunity it provides?

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 7, 2024

With over 20 years of experience spanning data science, AI development, and business strategy, Jon has carved out a niche in transforming how industries like Defense and Energy leverage data to make strategic decisions. Lastly, invest in building a strong team and culture. How can our readers follow you on social media?

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