Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Contributed by Miranda Naiman, founder and managing partner of Empower, a Tanzanian consulting firm and a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. . Heed your experts’ advice. Soaking up this wisdom and heeding their advice is paramount. Their expertise carried me to the roof of Africa, for which I am eternally grateful.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

If you haven’t yet heard about Female Founder Office Hours it is an initiative you should be aware of whether you’re male, female or any other gender identify. Mentorship / Modeling Behavior An important part of leadership is being a role model for those who may come after you to look up and say, “If she can do it then why can’t I?”

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2016

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. So spending time thinking about what your leadership style is, whether it’s effective and what you could do to improve it can yield dividends. Here are some quick guidelines on what I think it takes to build a sense of leadership: 1.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. This lesson has influenced my leadership style profoundly.

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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.” Some founders are this rare breed of visionaries who can operate too.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2024

At EO’s 2024 Global Leadership Conference (GLC) in Singapore, the more than 1,800 attendees from 65 countries sat in on an energetic fireside chat with Chatri Sityodtong , founder and CEO of ONE Championship , the world’s largest martial arts organization. and more articles from the EO blog.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 15, 2020

Yesterday evening, the Gotham Gal and I went to see Jerry Colonna do a reading from his recent book , Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up. The Crucible of Leadership. During one late night call, I asked my client to forget, for a moment, whether her co-founder was right or wrong. “I Even I was exasperated.

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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.) EQ and Team Leadership? Nothing blows up great opportunities faster than founders who are constantly fighting.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2011

He was the founder, after all. I sure wish the founders of Yahoo! When that happens it is no longer acceptable to be the founder on the board trying to reinvent yourself. Leadership – It’s hard to be a real leader. Whether they succeed or not does not defeat their leadership and willingness to try.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Travel to EO’s annual Global Leadership Conference (GLC), held in Singapore in 2024, featuring full immersion of Learn Arounds , and guest speakers Mo Gawdat and Chatri Sityodtong. Fast-track your leadership journey on the EO Path of Leadership. One of my first EO events was the Global Leadership Conference in Singapore.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Under her visionary leadership, SkySelect is transforming procurement processes, boosting transparency, and cutting costs significantly for MRO operations. If you had to share, words of wisdom, with a Founder whos about to start their own startup, what would theybe? Starting a startup is a thrilling but challenging journey.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2025

Additionally, Culina Health plans to expand its leadership team with key hires to further strengthen its impact in the digital health space. According to Vanessa Rissetto, one of the co-founders, research indicates that 90% of Americans would benefit from seeing a dietitian, yet only a minuscule 0.02% of the population has ever done so.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time founder or a seasoned business owner striving for the next level of success, a mentor can provide insights, timely guidance, and encouragement that brings a positive impact on your business journey. A mentor is there not only to offer business advice but also to listen and offer reassurance.

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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. Her fibromyalgia diagnosis after university gave her even more drive to launch CAPAZ in 2018.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 6, 2021

For startup founders, the following leadership traits are key. Given how quickly word spreads in the startup community, you can’t risk earning a reputation as a “me first” founder. Creativity might not sound like a leadership trait at first, but remember: entrepreneurship has no roadmap. Accountability. Creativity.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He is the founder of Misión Ecuador , , created to benefit entrepreneurs and owners of small- and medium-sized businesses in the country, starting in the province of Manabí after the earthquake of April 16, 2016. Renewing Ecuadorian communities after a natural disaster. How a Jamaican financial educator perseveres through adversity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

His guidance empowered many of our group members to grow like crazy.” – Zak Nordyke, EO Cincinnati, founder, Evergreen Mentorship “Accountability is a huge motivator: In one accountability group meeting, I said I would implement an employee profit sharing and a long-term incentive plan for my leadership team.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 18, 2019

He is the founder of La Escombrera, the founder of Surcos Argentinos and the co-founder of Digital Footprint. The YLAI Network interviewed Marcos to learn more about his various organizations, his advice to network members, and his entrepreneurial spirit. Do you have any advice for YLAI members?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. Tim Hamilton is the founder and CEO of Praxent. The company’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides counseling, wellness services and legal advice to accommodate their diverse needs. The founder of Polar Notion , Morgan J.

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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. Drawing from the experiences of CEOs, Co-Founders, and other leaders, we’ve compiled fourteen diverse perspectives. My top advice?

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TechCrunch

JULY 30, 2021

You’d think tech companies should be the paradigm of how to prep for leadership transitions, since they operate in such a constant state of flux. The findings may not be troubling if these respondents were millennial startup founders, years from leaving their companies. They’re far from it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 2, 2014

Many startups these days are started by young, technical or product founders who are in the idealistic phase of their lives and careers. I call it “ the Co-Founder mythology ” and it’s persistent in our startup mythology. Startup Advice' Trust me – ignore startup politics at your peril.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2010

Clarity of purpose in leadership matters. Doing nothing is avoiding real leadership. Take Jerry Yang, the co-founder of Yahoo! Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. I think people with this affliction have a hard time being great leaders. They dither on decision-making.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This interview is with Swayam Doshi , Founder at Suspire. Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire Swayam, welcome to Startup Blog Post! I’m Swayam Doshi, the founder of Suspire. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced early on in your startup journey, and how did those experiences shape your leadership style?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2019

Adam Levy, EO New York, founder and CEO, Alcohol Professor. “ Stacy Goldberg, EO Detroit, founder and CEO, Savorfull. Vlad Molchadski, EO Dallas, founder and CEO, BizTraffic.com. “ Kate Hancock, EO Los Angeles, founder and CEO, OC Facial Center. “I Christina Bellman, EO Colorado, founder and CEO, LEVO.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 17, 2012

I wonder sometimes if founders even know about the hours their lawyers or advisers put in on evenings, weekends, vacations. Successful entrepreneurs achieve much through their personal leadership traits that inspire others to do great things with them – sure. But without these unsung heroes you’ll go nowhere.

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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. Conscious leadership. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. Contributed to EO by Jordan Gillissie , the founder and CEO of Equifund , an alternative investment platform that provides retail investors with access to emerging companies.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

Privately you all acknowledge that nobody believes in it yet we’re letting our leadership continue to invest our money and reputation on something we know is going to fail because it has no real basis. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. I grew up and played sports all my life.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

You’ll receive the best practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. In this week’s edition, we discuss: Why you shouldn’t always trust billionaire’s advice. The founder lessons found in Uno (yes, the game). Should you trust billionaires for startup advice? Whose advice should you follow? The result?

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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? We didn’t realize how much of this we could accomplish before launching,” says Heidi Rasmussen , EO Dallas member and co-founder and COO of freshbenies. “If

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Contributed to EO by Natalie Kaminski, an EO New York member and co-founder and CEO of JetRockets. Fast forward two-plus decades, and I’m now the CEO and co-founder of JetRockets, where we develop high-performing web and mobile app solutions that help our clients transform their businesses and grow. Career progression.

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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. Before launching YHS, Ashna participated in a number of student leadership activities and was already an active member of her community. Advice for Young Entrepreneurs. Ashna’s advice: “Work on your mindset.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

My internal compass has always steered me strongly toward the belief that founders who can scale with their startup companies are better to back that founders who eventually need to hire a CEO. Very few founder CEOs go into the job ever expecting to give up their seat. We set out to find Jonathan’s “co-founder.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

The YLAI Network team spoke with Jonathan to gain some insight into his social ventures, thoughts on the rise of artificial intelligence, and any advice for fellow network members looking to jump into entrepreneurship. Jonathan’s advice to fellow young leaders and network members is to trust the process and trust the journey.

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StartupNation

MARCH 30, 2021

Dear Founder: Congratulations for taking the plunge—for committing to work full-time on that startup concept you’ve been pursuing. I’ll share some advice based on work on entrepreneurial failure that I’ve done as a Harvard Business School professor. So, you should follow the conventional advice—most of the time.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 27, 2021

Soul Machines’ co-founder and CBO Greg Cross explains how embracing AI could be just the competitive advantage your brand needs. Hear leadership perspectives for securing your business growth in a time of rapid change. Buy one here and check out the breakout sessions for trends, advice and opportunities to help grow your business.

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