Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 22, 2015

And after one meeting they started asking for his advice about marketing, customer engagement, product design, monetization – whatever. So we discussed his moving to LA for a while and working in our offices and developing his ideas and we decided to formalize it. So if you don’t know, now you know … Cham & Nsilo.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 29, 2024

The most successful entrepreneurs are those who take the approach of seeking out those who can give the best advice when dealing with the challenges of growing their small business or startup. The Importance of Seeking Out Expert Advice Seeking out expert advice is crucial for small business owners for several reasons.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2015

We talk a lot about his schooling, his early jobs as a developer and then as a VC and we talk about his decision to spend winters in Los Angeles. Fred is generous with his time and advice and I hope has shaped a generation of VCs for the better. In stead of just writing operating and funding advice Fred also talks about industries.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Now, Déborah is developing a new play about individuals living with Down syndrome.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation. Do you think your mindset has anything to do with your success? Absolutely! And undoubtedly.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 16, 2013

Because at least while the VC spigot is open and flowing for high-potential individuals that fit a pattern that some VCs seem to favor they can access cheap capital that isn’t terribly dilutive and can use the to fund development and swing for the fences with limited focus on monetization. If that’s you, you can ignore my advice.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Leadership is sometimes described as the process of developing people and the organization in order to deal and cope with both complexity and change. What advice do you have for entrepreneurs who may be looking to revive their businesses? We recently asked her more about responsive leadership. What is responsive leadership?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

What started as a small project to develop a small medical device that could evaluate malnourishment in rural areas has become one of the only woman-led technology labs and enterprises in Ecuador. Developing contacts expanded her view of the world. Joining a community was key in Tamara’s journey.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2024

Timely financial advice is critical for a company to sustain operations when revenue growth stalls Whether through the loss of key accounts or business slumps tied to economic downturns, small business owners need to take actions that will keep their businesses going until new customers are found or the economy recovers.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

To effectively support any entrepreneur, you must develop an infrastructure of resources in your community. Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which can provide assistance with business planning, access to financing, counseling services and classes. Lean on advice from others who’ve been there before.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Personalized Advice and Guidance One of the most significant advantages of one-on-one mentoring is the personalized advice you receive. If you’re navigating financial management issues, they can help develop better budgeting practices or introduce tools to manage cash flow.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 5, 2015

So I asked a few founders that I've worked with and they mentioned a word that struck me--because I've never heard any of the hordes of people in my inbox asking for internships, VC job recommendations and advice, etc. If I need to fill an open position for an iOS developer, I don't go around asking people for recommendations.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I became passionate about helping entrepreneurs in this space develop authentic brands that connect with their audiences. That’s when I decided to focus on helping entrepreneurs develop comprehensive digital marketing strategies that went beyond just media coverage.My Parenting has been another important part of my journey.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2013

From the experience in my earliest days of designing products for Windows and OS2 machines in the early 1990′s I developed a product philosophy, “Design for the novice, configure for the pro.” Startup Advice' Find out for sure. And in a mobile world I’m sure you know that this is even more important.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 7, 2015

I love how open Danielle has been throughout the development of her startup Mattermark including honest reflections of when she has changed her opinion. They now have a strong VC lead from Foundry Group and from experience when you get advice from Foundry it comes with authority, experience, empathy and the right amount of straight talk.

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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. My top advice? Embrace conflicts as a catalyst for team development rather than hurdles. Embrace open communication as your North Star.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Developing the skills to be resilient is essential in order to be a strong leader, to recover from setbacks and to adapt to whatever challenges come your way. 2016 YLAI Fellow Marco Mendieta works hard to develop the small-business community of Ecuador and regenerate the economy following the country’s devastating earthquake of 2016.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 6, 2025

Safe space for brainstorming – Test ideas without judgment or politics Consistent advice – Your virtual advisors won’t forget previous conversations Customizable expertise – Add or remove advisors based on your changing needs Setting Up Your Virtual Board Ready to create your own advisory team?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

2018 YLAI Fellow Alex founded El Árbol English School in Costa Rica, an institution where students of all ages learn English and develop critical thinking skills. His advice to YLAI Network members looking to make a difference in their community is to really work hard to get to know their community first. Creating unique lesson plans.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The YLAI Network interviewed Marcos to learn more about his various organizations, his advice to network members, and his entrepreneurial spirit. One of the biggest problems Argentina faces is the lack of digital knowledge in impoverished areas, which is a huge barrier to development. Do you have any advice for YLAI members?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

The develop so much conviction that they can solve it that they do the most difficult thing one can do with one’s ego. We are money, advice, coaching, cheerleading, interventionist but not “the decider.” In preparation for her reentry into VC she spoke with many mentors of hers for advice on venture capital.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

In celebration of Rosario’s hard work empowering a community of young changemakers, the YLAI Network team spoke with her to highlight the key factors of her non-profit volunteerism movement and get her essential advice on how to respond to the challenges of COVID-19. It was a culture shock,” she states.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. But so can men. No one is perfect.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

I had an enjoyable conversation this morning with a young team straight out of college this morning and they were calling to ask advice on how to approach fund raising (angels vs. VCs, how to select a VC, etc.) Startup Advice VC Industry' Deals done in your industry? It’s a bit of all of these. Connections?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2021

The Denominator Effect I want to share with you some of the most consistent pieces of advice I give to new VCs in their career journey and the same advice holds for angel investors. So my advice boils down to these simple points: Make sure you see tons of deals. This is Venture Capital. Focus a lot on the denominator.

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Startup Blogpost

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

What Role Do Partnerships Play in New Business Development? To provide insights into the role of partnerships in new business development, we asked 13 CEOs and Founders for their expert advice. At my marketing agency, AS Marketing, we regularly work with partners to collaborate on events like webinars.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2015

Everyone is a rock star developers, every company is crushing it and when they’re not crushing it they’re killing it. There are too many pulls & tugs at our elbows for time, for coffee meetings, for advice or speaking engagements or cocktail parties or dinners. My general advice is to do less.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

The following post is advice I gave to my good friend Sam Teller when he was just a junior baller, “ Never Ask a Busy Person to Lunch.” ” It was meant mostly as tongue-in-cheek advice but basically said senior people should be coffee not lunch unless you really know them well. ” You simply need to ask.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 13, 2013

Steve Blank calls this “ customer development ” in which you built an initial product that is in search of “product / market fit.” In my journey to better understand the sales process, my management team and I developed a sales methodology. Sales & Marketing Advice' In the next post I’ll go more in depth into “pain.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business? Join an executive group: It empowers you to develop leadership skills and knowledge, which is nearly impossible to do alone. marketplace. Hire the best.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

EnerGea works to develop and implement projects that use sustainable technologies, such as LED lighting, energy efficiency measures, or solar lighting. Hernann’s advice to network members is to “believe in what you are doing and be creative.” Courtesy of Antonio Mendoza. Turning away from corruption.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Developing a vibrant and rich online and in-person network. This regional, data-driven approach to small business development will provide efficiency, and leverage for the non-profit agencies, while enabling entrepreneurs to quickly locate needed resources in a single visit.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

These are both new journeys and I can’t wait to see how they develop. Startup Advice' And one with another video company that will be moving to LA as part of my A-round investment that will close in March.

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

I think his advice is this op-ed is bananas. I have even had to get physical security advice from some of the crazy. It was a sufficient barrier and we developed social graces. Finally, if I answered every email I’d never have time to point out how mindless Adam’s advice was. No, it’s not fun. Why does this happen?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 1, 2020

.” Your reading and listening choices can help you change your perspective and develop a new worldview. Richie’s advice for young leaders and entrepreneurs: Don’t wait for things to go back to the way they were. Richie shares his mnemonic for developing new relationships: START.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Effective leaders, particularly professionals involved in finance, need to have sharp, developed skills in communication; have a defined vision for their organization; and lead with honesty. Gastón credits YLAI with helping him develop new ideas, set goals, finalize a business model and better understand the different markets in the U.S.

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