Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We both went on to have successful careers as consultants and entrepreneurs, and had a passion for working with and investing in younger entrepreneurs. So when Jim floated the idea of a book targeting entrepreneurs to help more of them succeed, we gave it serious thought. Here are three key pieces of wisdom to get you started.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. Learn how other #YLAIStrong entrepreneurs are building their resilience and strengthening their businesses in the face of adversity. The post How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities appeared first on Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Heidi Zak , Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffet, Kendra Scott , Sara Blakely and Bill Gates—entrepreneurs may appear quite diverse, but they typically share a few key qualities. What makes an entrepreneur? The adage couldn’t be more true than in the context of successful entrepreneurs. A passion for connection.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation. 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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Monique Maissan is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Shanghai, CEO of Vision Textiles, and founder of Waste2Weave. Read Monique’s advice for other entrepreneurs interested in adopting sustainable practices. . We asked Monique about her journey with sustainability and the challenges she’s experienced.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

His e-commerce coffee company is unlike many others in its innovations and in its respect of diversity in the world of specialty coffee. He understands how difficult it can be to embrace the name of “entrepreneur” and to have the patience to pursue what you are most passionate about.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If you’re an innovator, entrepreneur, or executive looking to make AI work for you, keep reading. Process Automation : Following David’s advice, I’ve automated routine data cleanup and formatting tasks, freeing up time for strategic thinking and client interaction.

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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. EO was created by a small group of young business owners, led by Verne Harnish, as a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

This sometimes frustrates entrepreneurs who just want to “get back to running the business.&# But if you understand it you’ll see that it is perfectly rational and it should also influence how you form relationships with investors. For this reason I tell entrepreneurs the following: Meet your potential investors early.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Many people think multitasking is a skill that women are naturally good at, but eventually working as an entrepreneur at a million miles an hour will take its toll. As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

You need to see more patterns of success and failure than just the ones you experienced yourself as an entrepreneur. Great advisors help entrepreneurs come up with the answers themselves, versus just giving them all the answers as you see them from your own experience. Its certainly not a way to become a great advisor. 5) Focus.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 27, 2013

Wouldn’t we be a bit hypocritical if we talked with entrepreneurs about innovation and change but we weren’t willing to take it on ourselves? Why should investors know all the tricks of the trade while first-time entrepreneurs operated at a disadvantage? Startup Advice' What’s up with that?

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company. As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? A big part of building Big Ass Bag is to continually take in user feedback and implement it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Curiosity will play a critical role in steering an organizational transformation, creating a new product, innovation or better understanding the competition. What advice do you have for entrepreneurs who may be looking to revive their businesses? Curiosity: The desire to continuously learn, discover, and grow intellectually.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. In EO, our methodology is one of offering shared experiences rather than giving advice. Likewise, transmitting your experiences to others feels energizing.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 29, 2020

The results of this woman’s hard work and innovation are cutting-edge technology solutions to the biggest problems in Ecuador. The idea is to constantly be improving to provide cost-effective yet innovative solutions to the environmental and social problems we face today.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

*. What is the role of a VC for entrepreneurs? I was recently contacted by an entrepreneur who was consider a few different business models for his company. My job isn’t to predict markets but rather to find entrepreneurs who want to create markets through insight and conviction.” ” I responded. And special.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 9, 2019

Pascal was a tech entrepreneur before there was even a web browser. As co-founder at Radical Ventures and Singularity University ’s chair for entrepreneurship and open innovation, Pascal is focused on creating new business models for success and positively embracing disruption. Words to live—and learn—by. It is not complicated.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Usually entrepreneurs try cold-calling investors or asking investors they know to make referrals. It is 100% a waste of an entrepreneur’s time to cold-call investors. Contact them and ask for advice. Can I get some of your advice on our next few steps?” But those referrals are hard to get!

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 21, 2021

A well-known entrepreneur turned VC, who will go unnamed because I am not sure he would want me to share this conversation publicly, once told me “if you remove a founder, you must sell the company within a couple of years or it will start to decline in value.”

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Simply – we believe it’s hypocritical to sit with tech startups every day and talk about the need to innovate while ourselves making no major changes. Give direct feedback to entrepreneurs on their businesses or if we’re not investing why it’s not a fit for us. Startup Advice' But I miss blogging.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Today marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual initiative that shines a light not only on the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and global economy, but also the importance of building infrastructures that make it easier for them to start and scale their businesses. Entrepreneurs new “home” in Central Florida.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated each 21 August, honors the innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who shape industries, drive economic growth, and inspire others. At EO, we celebrate and support entrepreneurs on World Entrepreneurs’ Day—and every day! EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 3, 2013

I have written about Deflationary Economics (one of my most read posts ever) & The Innovator’s Dilemma before. We talked about how business school historically hasn’t positioned entrepreneurs well for success. I wrote about that before in a post about “ whether MBAs are necessary for entrepreneurs.

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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. EO asked Kent how entrepreneurs can embrace the tenets of Conscious Capitalism. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Now, I’m pretty on the record that being an entrepreneur is about being great at The Do. I have written about the need for entrepreneurs to take inventory in themselves before deciding whom to hire as the rest of the team. And I get flooded with legal docs, end-of-quarter financial administration, recruiting, whatever.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2015

My cautionary tale here is that we’re in the phase of the market where every corporate buyer of software is being paid to innovate. But when economic conditions turn nobody is paid to innovate: They are paid to cut costs, cancel projects, reduce staff, do more with less, stop attending conferences and improve the bottom line.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in Nebraska now have access to a premier network of interconnected support resources that spans the 76,878 square mile state. One key aspiration was driving job creation and attracting young adults to the area by providing more support for entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to join the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s largest membership network formed exclusively by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere? The event was a melting pot of visionary leaders, innovative ideas, and transformative discussions.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2024

In 2024, events will revolutionize customer experience by embracing innovation, sustainability, diversity, and impactful brand collaborations,” says Amanda Ma, an EO Los Angeles member and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 27, 2012

Entrepreneurs can still build big businesses on the outskirts.” David encourages entrepreneurs to stay away from the big tech firms (such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple) because they are hard to compete with. Fortunately the forest is expanding, overrunning traditional industries. Where David is Totally Right.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The newly inaugurated base, “ Japan Innovation Campus,” is set to host offices for five startups, providing them with a dedicated space to operate. This collaborative environment is designed to offer startups valuable advice, introduce potential business partners, and provide essential support services, including legal assistance.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 17, 2022

Are entrepreneurs born or made? While it helps to have that entrepreneurial flair inbuilt, there’s no reason you can’t learn and develop the qualities of an entrepreneur. Founder of rental matchmaker technology platform Pickmee, Felix Scholz, believes this is the first place all entrepreneurs need to start. We think both.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2011

Whatever you’re working on now, the half-life of innovation is so rapid now that your product will soon be out-of-date. Your existence is irrelevant unless you continue rapid innovation. He is out innovating people with 10 years’ his experience. His innovation and execution are proving his worth. And he pushed for it.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2012

An innovator in technology, especially monetization. Founder Collective – If you were an early-stage startup and wanted to be funded by entrepreneurs who had walked in your shoes before, you wouldn’t have to stretch the imagination far to think of what “Founder Collective” is meant to stand for.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2020

We are just recognizing that women entrepreneurs have to fight harder and longer to be as successful as their male counterparts. One Woman Entrepreneur Having an Impact. Her mission is to make the journey easier especially for diverse and women entrepreneurs. And this was before COVID-19 hit the world by storm. Sign Me Up!

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

The part of the movement that resonates the most with me (in my words) is that entrepreneurs should keep their capital expenditures really low while they’re experimenting with their product and determining whether there is a large market for what they do. This benefits you, the entrepreneur. It takes options off of the table.

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