Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

There is so much more to leadership that builds community and creates impact. In hindsight, the difference back then was that I lacked a strong network of peers and mentors to call me on my misunderstandings and mistakes. First, a brief background about me. I thought I was invincible and that I was the reason for success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) propels the world forward by empowering entrepreneurs with the community, tools, and support they need to unlock their full potential as they grow their businesses. 5000 list , which celebrates the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the United States based on three-year revenue growth. “In

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. In short his argument seems to boil down to, “Look at me and my peers. I’d strongly encourage you to read it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Then, we develop a communication strategy to convey the value of these face-to-face tasks to hybrid employees, to get their buy-in on coming to the office for high-impact work pursuits.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

And we are now thrilled to call him a peer as he joined EO as a member, not only meeting but vastly surpassing the qualifying criteria. . And we are now thrilled to call him a peer as he joined EO as a member, not only meeting but vastly surpassing the qualifying criteria. . Meet Brandan Ranaldi, a 23-year-old student entrepreneur.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. By now many of you know the Harlem Shake but what you may not appreciate is the broader trend behind the video and it has mirrored my general views on how TV will work in the future. TV of the future will not always have linear stories. Why would it? Gangnam Style Meets Torso TV. think Apple.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 16, 2022

Immersion in a peer-to-peer learning environment provides a space to be real in all aspects of your life. She also serves as president of the board of directors of The Dream Factory , a non-profit for children with life-threatening illnesses. I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization four years ago, unsure what to expect. Raising the Bar.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

Who better than our EO community to offer creative strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of stress? Who better than our EO community to offer creative strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of stress? I run the world’s largest community (10,000+ members) dedicated solely to stress reduction for entrepreneurs: Dory.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

For years I saw myself as the new guy in VC but then you wake up one day and realize that 50% of your peers have been doing it for less time than you and time has moved on. Somehow the world seems to be spinning faster these days than just a few years ago. It’s exhausting. Perhaps unsustainable. Lines, Not Dots. Attitude over Aptitude.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Yet, as I mark five years leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as its CEO, it’s a good time to reflect on five key insights gained from such a remarkable community of business founders. How can I help them grow as individuals, and help us grow as a community? It is a time that has tested many of us.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Take stock of your current team: Which groups are underrepresented in your organization (eg, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled folks, Black individuals) and at what levels of the company (eg, junior-, mid- and senior-level)? While you rarely hear about one without the others, conflating them would be a mistake.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Natasha Miller is an EO member in Los Angeles, and founder and Chief Experience Designer of Entire Productions , which designs, plans and produces incredible event experiences both virtually and in person. The company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing, privately held companies three years in a row.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

They create an environment where you can form real, meaningful connections that last a lifetime, and participate in a community that’s larger than yourself. This online group included an amazing 4,600 new friends who expressed curiosity about becoming part of EO’s global community. (We That is our Global Leadership Conference (GLC).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s nearly impossible to replicate the complexity of human communication with all of its nuances, both verbal and nonverbal, online. Digital detoxes enable you to reclaim your mental space, prioritize in-person communication, and create a more harmonious relationship between the digital and physical worlds.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2020

There is another mechanism that ecosystem builders can use to have a huge impact connecting their communities—create and maintain an online hub of information about your startup community. While the engaging, heartwarming stories about entrepreneurs are great, we also need to share the more mundane happenings in our community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Nominees compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local and national competitions in hopes to qualify for the GSEA Global Finals. Arnold Shoko of Tanzania is the CEO and co-founder of Samaki Farms, a company that transforms food waste into protein feeds. We asked Arnold about his GSEA experience. Apply today!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Joe Frost (EO Nebraska) : I had spoken in small group facilitations, in front of a classroom of students, and as guest at community events. Contributed to EO by Marina Byezhanova , an active member-leader within EO and a member of EO Canada Bridge chapter. Entrepreneurship is a blend of many skills. And it’s been an amazing journey since.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

This article was written by EO Vancouver member Calvin Johnson. And I wanted it to be great – something cool that celebrates entrepreneurship and provides a unique perspective not only to the EO members, but to the community, as well. I’ve learned that everyone wants to help, but more often than not they don’t have the time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 5, 2024

Meanwhile, I faced my own challenges with a previously broken and now fused wrist, relying on the unwavering support of my EO peers to navigate the rocky terrain. Additionally, we recognized the importance of effective communication and the need for hosts to manage expectations and prioritize safety protocols. Together we grow!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 7, 2021

Annie Cheng is active in the Seattle chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) ‘s Accelerator programme, which empowers entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to aggressively grow their businesses. I wanted to share those relationships and experiences with others. .

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

This article originally ran on PEHub. When I came out of college LA Law was one of the most popular shows on TV and made being a lawyer sexy, so most of my peers made that career choice. If you prefer the super short version – I’ve summarized the post in the final section. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 3, 2016

This article was written by EO Vancouver member, Calvin Johnson. And I wanted it to be great – something cool that celebrates entrepreneurship and provides a unique perspective not only to the EO members, but to the community, as well. I’ve learned that everyone wants to help, but more often than not they don’t have the time.

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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. I have talked about this publicly a great deal – how I prefer “missionaries” over “mercenaries.” It’s your baby.

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Gust

DECEMBER 27, 2011

A while back, I published an article on “ Startup Due Diligence Is Not a Mysterious Black Art ,” describing what investors do to validate your startup before they invest. The investment community in any geographic area is not that large, and most investors have relationships or knowledge of most of the others. Talk to other investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2011

I was sick of hyperbole articles pronouncing that VCs were “scared or AngelList&# or “it was disrupting VC&# or some other BS exaggeration like that. I was an angel investor in his company, made a bunch of calls on his behalf and then I personally sent it out on AngelList. Through this process he raised $2 million.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 12, 2018

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and make a difference. Don’t miss any article in our #NewYearGoal2018 series! The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) helps the world’s top entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

For a long time, I considered starting a meditation practice. I researched its benefits, I learned how to get started, but it took years for me to finally commit to a daily practice. Like many, my excuse was often that I was too busy to carve out time in my day to do nothing. The truth is, I was a very busy person! plus two silent retreats a year?I’m

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 28, 2016

This article was originally posted on Forbes.com. Lamey Wellehan is pursuing abundance by weaving sustainability and business strategy together, simultaneously producing outstanding results for the enterprise, planet and community. It has been reprinted here with permission from Ashoka. Waste as a resource. Share and prosper.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The echoes of inspiration are still reverberating after the US Central region hosted its annual regional event, EO XCentric 2023 in Detroit, from 2-4 October 2023. Under the theme of “Amplify”, EO members were encouraged to go bigger, bolder and better as disruptors and doers as they explored the heartbeat of the Motor City that birthed Motown.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

This article was written for the March 2016 issue of Octane magazine. When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full time?’ Sometimes all it takes is a little spark to start a revolution.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everything from working to socializing to ordering and shopping online has become the norm. In fact, according to emarketer.com ; “U.S. e-commerce sales will reach $794.50 billion (in 2020), up 32.4% year-over-year. That’s a much higher growth rate than the 18.0% That’s a much higher growth rate than the 18.0%

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 25, 2022

PIN wants to replicate the Stanford 2020 story for other community-based ventures. Community investment clubs are even more difficult because of the number of investors (a club can commonly have hundreds of members), which introduces even more friction during the fundraising process and ongoing operations.”.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 26, 2021

This is where finding a peer group – an entrepreneurial community – can be a huge benefit. What to Look For in an Entrepreneurial Community. You need a group, a circle of peers who are on a similar journey as you are. Successful people put themselves in the company of other successful people.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

This helps to foster a strong sense of community and collaboration. Group discussions & peer support. Do you want to start or grow your business? Let’s do a spot check and see if you have these 10 key pillars of a successful business: 10 Small Business Pillars. Target audience. Business solution. Do you have pricing down?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

It has become a flagship entity for the tech community in France with hundreds of startups working from there. There are many ways to join the Station F community. There are three basic building bricks behind Launch — content, tools and community. Finally, the program is based on peer-to-peer feedback.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

In part one of this article, the three WOMENtrepreneurs discuss their paths that led to entrepreneurship, and specific challenges they’ve overcome to achieve success. At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , we support the positive trend of empowering women in entrepreneurship. Here’s what three EO members from different countries shared.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

From the moment we connected with EO Indonesia’s Chapter President, Cindy Gozali, over the phone, the magic of EO’s peer-to-peer support system kicked in instantly. A luxurious hotel by the countryside was booked, and various outdoor activities that tickled the soul were lined up. We were locked and loaded for the time of our lives! .

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