Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

Intrigued and optimistic, I joined with the intent of expanding my business and network. 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. There is so much more to leadership that builds community and creates impact.

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leadership entrepreneurs peer-to-peer board 217

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I was reading Chris Dixon’s blog tonight. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. on all the computers and established a network using Novell. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I installed Windows 3.1

VC 337

VC peer-to-peer advice consulting 337

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

We asked members of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , a global, peer-to-peer network of 14,000-plus influential business owners, what lessons they wish they’d known to ensure ongoing success before starting their companies. “If Validate product-market fit. “Do Leverage others’ experiences. Beware of overbuilding.

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strategy entrepreneurs peer-to-peer mix-use 255

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.

accelerator 252

accelerator peer-to-peer culture entrepreneurs 252

This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. 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.).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

The global coronavirus pandemic has forced a widespread shift to remote work. The impact on our families and careers has been significant. Around the world, parents struggle to find a quiet space to work, professionals battle with technology, and employers assess the safest way forward. . For all these reason and many more, we’re stressed!

peer-to-peer 561

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

During the Great Recession of 2008-10, Kent guided dozens of CEOs and their companies successfully through the crisis and positioned them to capitalize on the economic expansion that followed. We asked Kent how embracing conscious capitalism during the COVID-19 crisis can benefit companies both in the short- and long-term. Finding My Tribe in EO.

peer-to-peer 220

peer-to-peer capital creativity leadership 220

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. The industry finally has one of their own at the helm of the largest YouTube network. This has been a very welcome addition. hours of TV / day.

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peer-to-peer media networking board 320

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

We’ve gotten to the point where after the film The Social Network and now with our own ironic HBO drama “Silicon Valley,” (makes it sound like writing a algorithm can easily net you $10 million without trying) one might think starting a company is a bit like the gold rush where riches flow to you with ease.

startup 419

startup peer-to-peer entrepreneurs education 419

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

2) Network with as many other angel investors as possible. A mutual fund manager won't give you their portfolio strategy but most seed funds love having a network of angels to syndicate deals with. Being a good angel or VC has a lot to do with pattern matching. Its certainly not a way to become a great advisor. 3) Start with funds.

peer-to-peer 309

peer-to-peer angel investing advice entrepreneurs 309

Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

The frantic pace of technology cycles, the amount of tech news, the blogs, the conferences, the demo days, the announcements, the fundings, the IPOs. 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. And so forth.

peer-to-peer 317

peer-to-peer pitching VC accelerator 317

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Whether it’s securing investment capital, marketing a concept, recruiting new talent or leaning on peers for support and advice, having a solid network can seriously work to your benefit. Not sure how to network? Build your professional network with resources such as these: Four Cs of Networking . Preparedness.

entrepreneurs 236

entrepreneurs peer-to-peer creativity networking 236

This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

Even the one time blogging platform of choice Wordpress can, without a lot of hassles, can be manipulated to be your entire site's content management system. Whether you're at a Plug and Play, Dogpatch, General Assembly or just hanging out in the lobby of an Ace Hotel, you're never that far from a peer group of startups in any big city.

incubation 268

incubation peer-to-peer communities financing 268

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.

culture 253

culture peer-to-peer sustainability networking 253

Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

These “warm” relationships then prove to be critical when opportunities enable a person who has done this well to see a possibility and mobilize a network. Across all of the work we find people that create energy or enthusiasm in networks is four times the predictor of a high performer. What is dysfunctional collaboration?

collaboration 252

collaboration peer-to-peer culture energy 252

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 29, 2020

He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. . “If If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Nikola Tesla. Life is busy, and focus is hard to come by. We have a plethora of responsibilities, and it’s often hard to choose where to focus our efforts.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

I’m going to save that for a future blog post. Let me start by saying two things: Events like this are invaluable to startups because the significant value comes from building the network across portfolio companies and the discussion one can have with your peer group. And market your brand, not your personality.

peer-to-peer 279

peer-to-peer advice VC board 279

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Entrepreneurs’ Organization is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts. . Plus, a strong public presence can bolster your authority. Ready to become a better public speaker?

peer-to-peer 213

peer-to-peer pitching entrepreneurs networking 213

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2020

We need to create a peer group of people committing to not laying off employees and support each other through these crazy times.”. Many of these CEOs are part of the EO community of entrepreneurs—including Tim Rettig, CEO of Intrust IT , Erin Arnold, CEO of NextStep Networking , Kristin McLane, president of CIMx. .

entrepreneurs 284

entrepreneurs peer-to-peer innovation communities 284

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2018

This was a question posed at a networking event that EO DC recently participated in. . What steps can you take to make your organization more inclusive and welcoming of diversity? At the event, presenters shared resources on building a talent pipeline that includes people with disabilities.

peer-to-peer 130

peer-to-peer networking culture creativity 130

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.

education 244

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. Additionally, “our executive team actively works to expand our network beyond typical connections. No one can dispute the inherent benefits of diversity in the workplace. Indeed, studies show greater diversity yields greater profits.

peer-to-peer 237

peer-to-peer leadership culture communities 237

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

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. Nothing is more valuable than the exchange of experiences among peers.

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networking entrepreneurs peer-to-peer entrepreneurship 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

Groups like this offer a network of seasoned entrepreneurs who have YOUR best interests in mind and give you knowledge to apply as you see fit. Groups like this offer a network of seasoned entrepreneurs who have YOUR best interests in mind and give you knowledge to apply as you see fit. This is normal, but it doesn’t have to be!

accelerator 130

accelerator peer-to-peer incubation education 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

This is an exclusive leadership program run by the Entrepreneur’s Organization , the world’s largest peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs. He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. . Successful people aren’t born that way. I lean over and grab it, immediately hitting snooze on the alarm.

peer-to-peer 268

peer-to-peer leadership energy entrepreneurs 268

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2019

Brannon is also enjoying the perks of being part of a peer group such as EO. The combination of networking and educational opportunities that a peer group provides ensures members have access to top-level development. With a peer group—even one with a global presence like EO, “The network effect is huge.

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peer-to-peer entrepreneurs energy leadership 130

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 29, 2009

Turns out everybody likes to produce content and take part in the “conversation.&# Massive uptake of user-generated content including blogs (e.g. People rightly recognize that comments on blogs are just a form of a stream and thus the growth of open commenting platforms like Disqus and IntenseDebate. was the 2-way web.

peer-to-peer 286

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

As a global network of successful entrepreneurs , EO is proud of its members’ commitment to doing business for good. A vast number of our members are capitalizing on their business success in order to tackle the world’s greatest obstacles. He recently shared some of the changes and inventions his team has initiated. .

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peer-to-peer energy sustainability media 203

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.

peer-to-peer 379

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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.

peer-to-peer 225

peer-to-peer energy entrepreneurs leadership 225

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

Nominees compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local, national, and regional competitions in hopes to qualify for the GSEA Global Finals. Nominees compete against their peers from around the world in a series of local, national, and regional competitions in hopes to qualify for the GSEA Global Finals.

mentorship 233

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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

I wanted to also post the series here to have it as a resource on my blog for future entrepreneurs who stop by. 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.

entrepreneurs 338

entrepreneurs peer-to-peer advice VC 338

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 15, 2017

By Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands (the banner company to 1-800-GOT-JUNK?) and EO Vancouver member. My dad is a liver transplant surgeon and one of the most educated people I’ve ever known. So you can imagine his disappointment when I dropped out of high school (and then college) to haul junk for a living. Don’t Quit Your Daydream.

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peer-to-peer entrepreneurs education frameworks 130

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” I know because I marked the occasion with a blog post on how to have a great VC meeting. ” But lately I’m more swayed by the wise words of Reid Hoffman. It’s your baby.

peer-to-peer 303

peer-to-peer energy founder advice 303

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Investing in your employees also happens to be a great way to invest in your business. Bob Dusin , a partner of the leadership development organization HPWP Group , shares what happens when managers focus on coaching, rather than punishing. Several years ago, I owned a concrete paving company. Then, he was right back at it. That’s the end.

peer-to-peer 166

peer-to-peer leadership entrepreneurs energy 166

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 13, 2020

GS1 US, an information standards organization that helps brands identify their products for commerce, recently surveyed more than 500 entrepreneurs to identify best practices to achieve sustained success. The results are presented in “Charting the Growth Journey: From Product to Profitable Business.”. Are you prepared to think big?

peer-to-peer 174

peer-to-peer mix-use consulting sustainability 174