Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

LA was a leader in lead generation (LowerMyBills), comparison shopping (PriceGrabber, Shopzilla), social networking (MySpace … I know, I know – Facebook won – but it was still a big business). In content creation we definitely have assets other markets don’t have. And still much work to be done.

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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. ” It is what it is.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The YLAI Network team asked Victor a few questions about his strong commitment to justice and his dedication to never letting anyone or anything stop him from doing what is right. Hence the importance of networking, of taking advantage of connections and strategic alliances to the maximum in order to go beyond our own expectations.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 25, 2013

And still able to make it out to LA networking events. In the most perfect sense of the definition. Startup Advice' Somehow she was always on a flight up to Seattle or San Francisco. Always meeting her product ship dates. Getting involved with political events and fund raisers. What was she doing with Soleil Moon Frye?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes. Networking and info access are truly tools to build yourself up and go for it. Nothing is impossible.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. It was definitely a challenge, but one she has overcome to help her organization grow. Check out the advice other YLAI Network members had on the challenges entrepreneurs face and the Top 10 Tips on Staying Motivated. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

By talking to other entrepreneurs and accessing their knowledge, I found I could overcome learning curves faster – and more successfully – while creating a valuable network of mentors. Over the years, I’ve grown my network to about 700 people – my “mentor board of advisors” or MBA. PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. Guess what?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

So they offered the same kind of crappy software that they tried to impose in the wired Internet era and because you had to get your phone subsidized and purchased through one of their stores and because you had to use a wireless network they had leverage to force customers to use their software.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 3, 2011

And when asked about the topic, I definitely don’t shy away from the topic as you can see in this 8-minute YouTube interview that Pemo Theodore asked me to do on the subject of Women in Entrepreneurship. But this coming generation is much more likely to be inspired by The Social Network and want to be entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

To interconnect these computers we needed IP-based telecommunications equipment build by the likes of Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks. And when you think about the three C’s you begin to realize that the first two of these activities are ones where the economic powerhouse networks are driven in cities outside of Silicon Valley.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 10, 2012

I see it first hand in Los Angeles where given the growth of YouTube networks the worlds of art & technology are colliding. I think NY has always – by definition – been urban. Society is at its most dense in rich urban environments where society and technology can inspire each other on a daily basis.”.

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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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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 13, 2023

To navigate this tightrope, I sought out the advice of a coach—Jerry Colonna. I feel like non-partner professionals tend to live in the very heart of the cities they work in, often paying up for very central locations and buildings with amenities so they can optimize their time around networking instead of commuting.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Of course these are great places to network with other investors, meet great entrepreneurs and keep your connections strong with senior execs at larger companies like Yahoo!, And why my advice to newer VCs would be not to feel bad if you’re missing out on what is perceived as a few hot deals. And there’s conferences.

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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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Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

Batches of teams that trust and communicate openly with one another form a learning network that radically accelerates feedback cycles and reduces unnecessary errors for all teams in the batch. Step 3: Give good advice Most startup advice is bad.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

was definitely in the bucket of amazingly talented founders with a great product that hadn’t yet proved product/market fit. But I was part of a networking group called YPO , which has a subsection called “forum” in which a small group of your peers meets monthly to discuss life. Startup Advice'

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 6, 2020

To highlight Andrea’s hard work and perseverance, we asked her to answer the following questions and provide key advice to fellow YLAI Network members looking to make a difference in their community. I used all of the training YLAI provided to make connections and grow my network, study the U.S. What are you passionate about?

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 3, 2012

Age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, etc are all topics that are deeply emotional for people--and, by definition, personal. I think Fred was trying to offer some friendly advice to young investors that you're going to "take lumps" and that it's worth learning from those who are more experienced.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Corruption is, by definition, fraudulent or dishonest conduct of power. With the YLAI Network, you can join forces with change-makers that you can lean on for advice, connections, resources, tips, and support. Here are a few questions of self-reflection to ask yourself to help you live and lead with integrity.

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Y Combinator

JULY 20, 2021

This is a unique opportunity for somebody who loves data and startups to help us build definitive points of view to guide investment decisions. Research Associate : YC Continuity is seeking a Research Associate to evaluate investment opportunities, lead market research, and help our portfolio companies grow. Learn more.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

I hold true to form and follow my own advice. 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. I booked several high-profile meetings in advance.

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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. Here is my list of what worked for me, but this isn’t as a definitive list. Help doesn’t always have to be advice or mentorship. “Mr.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

I’m sure everybody has their own definition of the attributes of an entrepreneur. Our advice is what helped them target the right market, hire the right team, build the right products.&# And there are some delusional people who really believe it. High stress. It only looks sexy when you read TechCrunch. And I mean this.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

We now serve many large clients like Dish Networks, Dignity Health, and U.S. Defensible IP When I’m asked by newer, younger VC partners for advice on our sector, one of the things I always emphasize is looking for companies who have built defensible intellectual property (IP). almost be definition you should be scratching your head.

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Onevest

APRIL 21, 2015

By Michael Whitehouse If you are considering investing in a startup company offline or online with platforms like 1000 Angels , a private investor network that connects startups with investors, the sheer number of what’s available can be both daunting and comforting. Exit Strategy: Does a startup have a clear exit strategy in place?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Also, a community provides you with tons of networking opportunities to grow your business. The virtual community leaders forum included the following guests: Adrian Miller who created Adrian’s Network – immensely successful business community. Che Brown , founder of The Happy Entrepreneur Network. 4- Consistency.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Expert Networks. Expert Network firms source subject matter experts from various domains and pair them with clients seeking topical or industry insights. I founded Circle of Experts, an expert network which I sold to Evalueserve.). The expert network industry has grown an average 4.5%

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn. As I dug into this definition, it often revolved around how compelling the academic credentials of the founder were. two Stanford MBAs, a Stanford J.D.,

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This is a unique opportunity for somebody who loves data and startups to help us build definitive points of view to guide investment decisions. Research Associate : YC Continuity is seeking a Research Associate to evaluate investment opportunities, lead market research, and help our portfolio companies grow. Learn more.

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

They seek a VC model where dogma is less of a drag on the enterprise, and investment discovery can come from a wide network of smaller investors—mini LPs, in a way. Berhens Wu is the CEO and co-founder of Shippo , which offers an API to connect eCommerce businesses and marketplaces to a network of different shipping providers.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As Our Colleague Kate Stern Departs Homebrew To Go Back to Company Building, Here’s Her Advice. Of course I knew that wasn’t the whole picture, but there were definitely some things I needed to adjust to. For me, my time at Uber was crucial to building the network and skills I needed for venture.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 24, 2021

Ecosystem building is still a very young professional field with no standard definition for what it is. Dustin Shay in New York City wrote, “Our primary role, as ecosystem builders, is to facilitate connection and network access for entrepreneurs. Austin Kleon’s book, Keep Going , is a treasure trove of great insights and advice.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

Nancy Lublin, CEO of Loris.ai, is definitely a founder to watch. She previously founded Dress for Success, a network that empowers women to thrive both professionally and personally, and Crisis Textline, a non-profit that provides crisis intervention support via text. What is one piece of advice you’d give every founder?

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Twitter’s new CEO and owner Elon Musk is rattling the cage at his social network and ruffling a lot of feathers both inside and outside of the company. And he’s had plenty of unsolicited advice. Twitter is great for that. “Someone asked last week, why doesn’t someone just start a new Twitter?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 19, 2011

On balance I usually prefer to recruit people from my network both in terms of saving costs as well as hiring people I know & trust. So while you definitely want their help in discussing price and getting you more information (they’re better at it than you), I want a seat at the table. I value the service they provide.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

Q: What advice would you give to someone who is wanting to help build greater equity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem/community here in KC? We have been blessed with the opportunity to connect/work with so many builders, doers, and makers in the ecosystem, we have definitely benefited from the network.

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