Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Generate equal opportunities between men and women, no matter the industry. It is definitely important. Do you have any piece of advice for your fellow YLAI members who are seeking to make a difference? How are you seeing women overcome barriers and rise above poverty in Latin America? Reduce the gender pay gap.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. The Origins of Young Help Suriname (YHS).

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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. If you were to give a piece of advice to a YLAI Network member looking to make a difference in their community, what would you say? .

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

It looks as though you’ve built a very interesting business, and I’d love to spend some time getting a better understanding of your future plans for the company and if there is an opportunity to partner with [My Firm]. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice. I have nothing against these young people – the dialers.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

I’m no great scholar on bubbles – I have more interesting things to spend my time worrying about than the exact definition , but having been around a few I have at least given them intellectual consideration. In contrast, when the market is falling, by definition your investment is worth less THE DAY AFTER you have invested.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

It’s a shame because the ability to nail these presentations at key conferences can be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to influence journalists, business partners, potential employees, customers and VCs. It definitely is an IQ test thing for me. Startup Advice' Most people suck at presenting to big groups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

He gave me invaluable advice over lunch, and his expertise was a reminder to seek out expert advice – every time. I believe with the right approach, anyone can get advice from the best in business. If you don’t ask, the answer is definitely no. The post Get Advice From The Best In Business appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

I started in 2007 with a thesis that my primary investment decision would be about the team (70%) and only afterward about the market opportunity (30%). 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. Even if we miss on lots of great opportunities.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

So now that you’ve accepted (I hope) that exclusivity can be a massive opportunity if crafted correctly, let me delve into the topic. The more specific you can get in your definition the better. Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

These markets represent about $600 billion of total spend between them, leaving tons of opportunities for startups to disrupt and grow large. That is the definition of Disruptive Technology. There are many opportunities to expand margins beyond the traditional brokerage business of YouTube networks. Startup Advice'

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 5, 2011

It’s the one bit of advice I find myself giving most frequently these days, “raise money at the top end of normal.&#. It is highly dependent upon many factors: experience of the team, type of opportunity (a big biotech or semi-conductor A round is likely to look different from an Internet A round), geography, etc.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Apoorva was looking to bring on a non-technical co-founder as he entered YC, and my epic bad decision was not to jump at the opportunity to join Instacart at that moment. 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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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

Because my wife is a superstar she published them all on a blog here along with much other wonderful type-A mom advice. I was saying that I was happy it was all out in the open because I felt at least everybody could now understand the issues & opportunities from the perspectives of angels, entrepreneurs and VCs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

shared his experience around starting a business, the effects it had on his mental health and his advice on taking care of yourself and your business. Between being a husband and a father, I get ample opportunity to engage in activities outside of managing a business. Loneliness is definitely a reality in entrepreneurship.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 22, 2011

I hold true to form and follow my own advice. But we’re also looking at unprecedented opportunity.&#. That’s a huge difference in opportunity.&#. The opportunity is really, truly, mind-boggling – bubble or not. If you didn’t read it, it’s here. So maybe there’s a bubble. And so it is.

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Y Combinator

JULY 20, 2021

First Data Engineer at YC : YC Continuity is hiring our first Data Engineer to help us identify promising investment opportunities using data. Research Associate : YC Continuity is seeking a Research Associate to evaluate investment opportunities, lead market research, and help our portfolio companies grow. Learn more. Learn more.

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Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

Back to the Y Combinator / Techstars comparison, over the past 20 years, each of those systems had the same opportunity to screen tens of thousands of teams, select a subset of them to try to help, and then see how those experiments played out over time. Step 3: Give good advice Most startup advice is bad.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. A local tech winner really creates a generational technology opportunity in the way nothing else can. San Diego has Qualcomm.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2011

They are also looking for a well-defined market opportunity, evidence of your success to date and ultimately most are looking for a large addressable market as this is the only way a VC drives returns. Problem definition (with the market … it’s why you exist). This isn’t weakness – it’s leadership.

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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. What advice do you have for YLAI Network members on overcoming obstacles? What are you passionate about?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

It’s also good advice to treat your marriage like a business partnership, in that both require commitment, communication and a shared view of values and goals. For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. We are complete opposites.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the ACA will be building upon our growth in educational opportunities including on-demand Ann & Bill Payne ACA Angel University learning and an expansion of our timely, expert-driven webinar series. In May, ACA Board Chair Marcia Dawood was named to the Small Businesses Capital Formation Advisory Committee.

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Onevest

APRIL 21, 2015

On the other hand, the large quantity can be looked at as a sea of opportunities just waiting to be explored. But how can you identify the right investment opportunity for you when facing such an onslaught of possible avenues? Photo credit: [link]. For even the most experienced of investors this can prove difficult.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

I don’t try to optimize for who might be a great investment opportunity or somebody that I really “should know.” Leadership, Teams, Success & Happiness (Tiger Moms & the true definition of success). What I love is that I don’t pre pick the companies.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 12, 2024

Whether it’s industry debates over business models and the actual definition of open , or governments actively discussing how to regulate models, seemingly everyone has an opinion on what it means for AI models to be open. ’ “But there was a canonical definition, and people could be at different places on the spectrum.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 17, 2019

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). Jason was a creator and saw a market opportunity that others didn’t. almost be definition you should be scratching your head.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Sam also had a vision as early as 2012 about how MakeSpace would be a large employer of middle-income jobs: The company would hire employees rather than just have contractors and he would lead the effort to ensure they had opportunities for growth and benefits for their families. If I could close with some advice for startups and boards ….

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TechCrunch

MARCH 7, 2023

Plus, they were gracious enough to share some of the advice they’re giving to their portfolio companies. We see tremendous opportunity for innovation in the world of B2B payments. We try to predict where there will be opportunities for seismic innovation before we find the entrepreneur. What do you feel might be overhyped?

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Data Engineer : YC Continuity is hiring our first Data Engineer to help us identify promising investment opportunities using data. Research Associate : YC Continuity is seeking a Research Associate to evaluate investment opportunities, lead market research, and help our portfolio companies grow. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Unless you are born into a privileged, well-connected family with substantial capital (which is often the vantage point many of the dropout cult advocates come from), your undergraduate degree from a top university is the most powerful socioeconomic opportunity that exists. two Stanford MBAs, a Stanford J.D.,

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A Great company uses a tough market as an opportunity to break away from the pack and outrun its competitors. 7 (Please note that this isn’t investment advice from me or a16z!) Getting back into the growth mindset is definitely a shift from the last 2 years. A Great company has the potential to be a $5B+ public company.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2023

All to say, there’s definitely an opportunity to find talent if you are hiring. My big question is if VCs are taking the same advice that they’re dishing. But, it won’t be easy for all laid-off talent to find their next gigs, especially as employers look to hire cheaper talent with less ambitious staffing goals.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Here is my list of what worked for me, but this isn’t as a definitive list. The key is to find a group that works for you and provides you with opportunities to expand your perspective. Help doesn’t always have to be advice or mentorship. Sometimes it’s nice just to have someone who loves you unconditionally, warts and all.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 13, 2018

Pitch your startup for an opportunity to meet with Floodgate. Nancy Lublin, CEO of Loris.ai, is definitely a founder to watch. When evaluating opportunities, great leaders can articulate the risks of a given bet and the reasons why they can be overcome. What is one piece of advice you’d give every founder? And it’s fun!

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The dictionary definition of “fungible” states that it relates to something replaceable by another thing of equal value. Thanks to NFTs, your business can also offer its audience the opportunity to buy into its community. This technology represents an opportunity to connect deeper to clients than purchasing a subscription.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Sure, it might be a good buying opportunity, but if that's not what you do, then that's not what you do. Others genuinely suck at it and not only will ignore you for the most part, but occasionally drop in and give you bad advice because they don't understand the stage you're at. Google Ventures comes to mind.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 5, 2023

She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: What to do if selected/not selected in H-1B lottery?

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