This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

PS.there are various companies in this article I have or have had business involvements with. One of the best things any investor can do is to pull back from the day to day of getting pitches and think about high level trends. What areas are going to change? What areas need to be disrupted? Reader beware.). Open Government. Calendaring.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

She quickly realized it was a difficult place for her to succeed, since she built her network roots in Charlotte, North Carolina. Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. Yesterday I wrote a post about “ growth hacking ” and why I thought it was wrong that people were hating on the term unnecessarily. It’s worth a quick read. My argument is pretty simple. This will fail.

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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

OCTOBER 13, 2021

While you rarely hear about one without the others, conflating them would be a mistake. Diversity doesn’t beget inclusion, and even the most homogenous teams can have some equitable and inclusive dynamics. Instead, I like to think of equity and inclusion as the foundation upon which diversity is built. Set more meaningful goals.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

An article on Forbes introduces EO like this: EO is basically the Justice League of the entrepreneurial world. On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. To honor this way of sharing and growing, I have selected the six main lessons I learned as part of this global network of entrepreneurs.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

If you track the venture capital industry it would be hard to miss the conversation going on this week over AngelList “Syndicates.” ” And even the venerable Fred Wilson weighed in with how people “ leading vs. following ” in funding rounds play different roles and have different skills. So there you have it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

The high-caliber leadership content and unique experience of networking with other leaders make GLC one of the top entrepreneurial conferences of the year. The company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing, privately held companies three years in a row. That’s where the Entrepreneurs’ Organization comes in.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

Our inclusive, supportive network showed that we can ride out unprecedented global crises together—that’s who we are. Many of those messages can help us in our roles as business leaders, peers, parents and community members. Contributed by Dr. Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization. At GLC 2022, across both Washington, D.C.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Even though we have heard so much about the power and wonders of the EO network, we were still amazed by the scope of assistance that EO Indonesia rendered to our chapter. 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.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2009

You see that peer who always pushes things further than you normally would. I originally posted it on VentureHacks , one of my favorite websites for entrepreneurs. If you haven’t spent time over there you should. I wanted to also post the series here to have it as a resource on my blog for future entrepreneurs who stop by. Yeah, right.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 16, 2016

Put simply — computers handle computation, storage and databases store & retrieve results and networks handle the movement of this information to different locations but in order for humans to “interact” with this digital world we need an entry point to “input” (i) information and a mechanism to interpret this information or “output” (o).

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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. The movie, “The Social Network” might have had more of an impact on creating future entrepreneurs than any other event of the past 5 years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Contributed to EO by Marina Byezhanova , an active member-leader within EO and a member of EO Canada Bridge chapter. An entrepreneur, global speaker and university instructor, she is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs to stand out, speak up and be radically authentic. Entrepreneurship is a blend of many skills.

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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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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. Network with other entrepreneurs. Contact peers you have met through networking, both ones who have used this investor, and ones who haven’t.

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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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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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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2021

” When an Identiq customer — such as an online store — sees a new customer for the first time, the store can ask other stores in Identiq’s network if they know or trust that new customer. . Fraud prevention is big business, which is slated to be worth $145 billion by 2026, ballooning by eightfold in size compared to 2018.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2017

By Renita Wolf , a Colorado-based financial executive and author. Though it seems unfathomable to the “Just Say No” generation, marijuana is legal, decriminalized or has medical status in 45 of our 50 United States. Employees using marijuana can present safety problems, especially considering that: 8% of full-time employees and 11.5%

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 27, 2016

The following article was written by Glen Carlson , co-founder of the Key Person of Influence Business Accelerator, for the March 2016 edition of Octane magazine : Consider the three types of branding you can develop as a business owner: a company brand, a product brand and a personal brand. So why do so many people resist it?

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

On an app advertised to "meet inspiring people" for meaningful networking, someone tells this black founder, whose last name is "Youngblood" that is name is inappropriate. Last week, on Martin Luther King Day, I decided that instead of saying something in my weekly newsletter , I would do the opposite--I would listen. Ducks head.]

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Meet another husband-and-wife business partnership in the Octane article about EO Atlanta member Kelvin Slater. It gives founders the tools and accountability to take their business to the next level. How did you hear about EO Accelerator? Lallenia: My husband, Brad, and I started Big Birge Plumbing in 2012.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Business networking is a fun time — mingling, eating, chatting about business. Many business owners attend networking events but don’t utilize the time or crowd as well as they can. They walk away having spoken to a lot of new people, but not having made any real connections for themselves or their peers.

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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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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The app enters a space where technologies for saving articles to read later, like Instapaper and Pocket, have lagged behind how people are now consuming online reading — through newsletters, personalized recommendations in other apps or through suggestions from peers on social platforms, for example.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 14, 2018

Join peer-group organizations like EO , where you can learn from experts and fellow business owners. Have you ever considered the similarities between fishing and business? It takes discipline and patience to be able to catch anything—whether it’s a client or a carp. Research is required. You search online. You review reports.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Station F team has created a ton of videos and articles by talking with some well-known entrepreneurs and investors in the startup community in France. Finally, the program is based on peer-to-peer feedback. Station F , the big startup campus located in Paris, is launching an online component called Launch by Station F.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2023

Summer is coming to an end, which means students will (hopefully) be in air-conditioned classrooms and away from this unrelenting heat wave. It also means that they’re probably on the hunt for mobile apps that can help prepare them for the long school year. StoryShots adds two to four books to its library every month. per month or $29.99

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Expert Networks. Expert Network firms source subject matter experts from various domains and pair them with clients seeking topical or industry insights. I founded Circle of Experts, an expert network which I sold to Evalueserve.). The expert network industry has grown an average 4.5%

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2020

James Sutcliffe is the founder and CEO of The Founding Network , a collaboration platform for high-growth founders. James Sutcliffe. Contributor. If I were to pick one thing that unites the global tech scene in terms of culture I would point to the respect and reverence accorded to startup founders. I am in no way a mental health expert.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

AUGUST 16, 2023

And rather than giving him just my answer — which might have been unique to my experience, not applicable to his — I decided to do something different and write this article. He was at a low point: overwhelmed, sleep deprived, stressed… I listened, nodded, and said, “I remember those days.” And I do remember them. Their answers are below.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

They do not know other angel investors and are not part of investor networks. I'd like to thank the Angel Capital Association for this award, and I'm honored to accept it on behalf of all of the women in the Next Wave Network,” says Alicia on winning the 2020 Hans Severiens Award.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 7, 2021

That’s why it’s so important to have more women in these roles: to serve as mentors, role models and peers. ” Butow described being interviewed for an article early in her career after she won an award for a mobile application she wrote. Feeling isolated. Roa says that isolation can lead to impostor syndrome.

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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. The right group will provide an education, networking opportunities, accountability, and will banish fears that you don’t have what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. . What to Look For in an Entrepreneurial Community.

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TechCrunch

JULY 9, 2021

For the latest entry in a series of longform articles that explore the inner workings of notable startups, we looked at NS1 , an internet infrastructure company best known for its software-defined DNS. Full Extra Crunch articles are only available to members. Infrastructure doesn’t attract much attention until it fails.

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