Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2022

EO members are tapping their networks to outfit Ukrainian classrooms with equipment, supplies and laptops. Work your network. Now, those networks have become a way to help people impacted by the conflict in Ukraine. And someone in the network responds and delivers. Carrie Santos, CEO of Entrepreneurs’ Organization.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In board meetings, we scrutinize the efficiency of sales and marketing (S&M) spend, costs of goods sold (COGS), and general and administrative costs (G&A). The problem with the 70–20–10 rule is that product is so multifaceted that it defies a generalizable rule or framework.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Meanwhile, FI senior leaders and board members are intrigued by new products like Microsoft 365 Copilot and how generative AI can automate their internal workflows (and improve their bottom lines). Keep in mind: this sales framework is not linear , and these steps should be taken in tandem, not sequentially.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2016

We also look for a cultural fit with Upfront, which includes the gravitas to deal with executives and founders at the startups we back as well as the other board members. Both Yves Sisteron and I have long, established networks in Europe since we’re both dual citizens (France and England) who have spent long periods of our lives abroad.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The last year of life under a global health pandemic has seen a massive surge of people working from home — a shift that has thrown a stark light on the iffy quality of our broadband networks. Unless you have been following the business of home broadband networking, you may not be familiar with the name Plume.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 24, 2023

ZEBOX , an international accelerator network founded by shipping conglomerate CMA CGM to introduce more tech innovation into the supply chain industry, announced today the launch of its APAC headquarters. Based in Singapore, ZEBOX Asia will also look at markets like Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan and Korea.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

Its Security Optimization Platform platform, which supports Windows, Linux and macOS across public, private and on-premises cloud environments, is based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework , a curated knowledge base of known adversary threats, tactics and techniques.

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Tomasz Tunguz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

If I buy one share of a public company stock, I can vote in the shareholder decisions and receive dividends if the board elects to issue one. It functions like a board and shareholder base. A company’s board can create more stock simply by passing a motion. A DAO is the governance organization of a crypto company.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Sign up as a client for an expert network , and offer your companies access to their network. Note this model amounts to lead-generation for the expert network, so you may be able to negotiate a lower rate than normal. Extends network dramatically.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

They take on board seats and don’t have the bandwidth when you meet with them. Shaun Maguire: If someone is going to join the board of your company, it’s a long-term partnership. Of the 15 boards I’ve been on, I’ve only invested in one founder, where I met them within the month of the investment process. They feel too busy.

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TechCrunch

MAY 13, 2022

There’s no antidote for uncertainty, but it can be mitigated: dive into your data, activate your personal network, and look for ways to support your co-workers. Using real-life examples, Popchuk explains how startups can employ and leverage the JTBD framework to improve their SEO strategy, marketing, and product development.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Here’s just one example from Y Combinator’s Summer 2013 Demo Day: Positioning itself as the “FedEx of today,” it hopes to provide a logistics framework that goes beyond food and can be used for any type of on-demand order. How many dating networks can the public market support? That startup was DoorDash, by the way.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

These programs include supported and hosted online job boards, career fairs and workforce development initiatives. As companies look for new suppliers to build out their new hybrid work environments, they should be working now to create a framework for establishing a diverse supplier network, vetting current vendors and sourcing new vendors.

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TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2021

Several “super regulators” are also engaged in suptech efforts such as the Bank of International Settlements, the Financial Stability Board and the World Bank. ” The HKMA recently outlined its three-year plan for the development of suptech, which includes developing an approach to “network analysis.”

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Syn gives seed founders and companies access to its industry networks as well as opportunities to participate in related events the firm has for their portfolio companies. The firm has created a framework that will uniquely help the earliest stage companies develop innovative cyber solutions that will also help accelerate product-market fit.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 3, 2019

But, most of use raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . Boardex and Relationship Science make it easier to understand and map social networks into potential limited partners. That’s why 40 million Americans use online dating sites.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 28, 2021

He’ll remain on the Board of Directors as co-chair with Factual founder Gil Elbaz. In 2009, Foursquare was better known for its location-based social network. He’s also been running the Foursquare Labs R&D group since then. Going forward, Crowley won’t be working full-time at the company. Foursquare merges with Factual.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The PixelEdge] workshop and canvasses provided an easy structured framework to work through our evaluation and customer discovery process. They have great internal resources and a large external network to work with. This article originally appeared on the PixelEdge Blog. “[The The ideas … have been very exciting to me and my team.”

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Tomasz Tunguz

AUGUST 12, 2017

Only a handful of next-generation, venture backed software companies are larger: Salesforce, Workday, Palo Alto Networks. You will likely grant a board seat to an investor. But I hope the rudimentary financial model provides founders with some initial framework for comparing two financing strategies. These are just a few.

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TechCrunch

MAY 17, 2022

The Singularity Platform is essentially a combo of three tools that Koop built: Koop API, Portal By Koop, and Insurability Sufficiency Framework (ISF). DIMO based on a network of drivers and fleets to collect and share their vehicle data to learn more about their vehicle, save money, and build better mobility applications.”

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David Teten VC

APRIL 1, 2021

I propose here a framework for prioritizing your platform buildout. Sign up as a client for an expert network , and offer your companies access to their network. Note this model amounts to lead-generation for the expert network, so you may be able to negotiate a lower rate than normal. Extends network dramatically.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 19, 2015

Today I’d like to give that advice in more tangible terms and with a framework to think about your tasks – the funnel. Meeting with 12 biz dev targets makes for great conversations with your board and takes the heat off of you for a while but doesn’t matter for s**t if none of them close in the end.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The answer is Scale, a five-principle Lean framework that helps any company accelerate its ability to grow. Many firms have invested heavily in the Platform function to grow the firm’s network and help their investments succeed. But how can founders look that far ahead, in a turbulent market, and predict their future business model?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Brian Dally, a former mobile network exec, and Nick Bhargava, a co-author of the bipartisan JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act, founded Groundfloor in 2013. The company’s “secret sauce” comes from its deep understanding of regulatory frameworks, according to Dally.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 13, 2021

Monica was glad to get back to her Jackson-Square office dry, clutching her daily cappuccino from the coffee truck around the corner, especially as she’d left her umbrella at last night’s networking event which she’d attended with her co-founder, Joe. Let’s see what the board says!” I was considering about 15% below our competitors.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 4, 2019

But, most funds raise capital and source deals the same way people looked for dates 20 years ago: by networking at conferences (or bars). . Capria leads the “largest network of collaborating fund managers in emerging markets” Their product Edge enables you to benchmark your internal processes against other investors.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

This article originally published on the Center for American Entrepreneurship Ideas Blog My new book with CAE Advisory Board member Brad Feld published yesterday. Support people and networks over buildings and institutions. Frameworks are helpful and principles apply broadly, but what ultimately works in each place and time will vary.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 12, 2010

or “What would happen if we didn’t bid for 3G services and in stead built our network on 2.5G You should be presenting data to your VCs and framing the decisions that you’re trying to make into cogent frameworks that will allow a group of experienced people to help you with decision making.

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David Teten VC

APRIL 30, 2021

A number of firms provide infrastructure for emerging VCs, e.g., Capria , Draper Venture Network , Oper8r , and Recast Capital , and may provide capital or assistance in raising capital. A good framework is to separate their roles as pure money investor and co-manager. In venture, I haven’t seen many fund platforms.”

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment. To date, our community has reached over 25,000 such impact-driven enterprises.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Investors think that the framework that V7 is building might potentially change how data is ingested by those enterprises in the future. “V7 Patel is joining V7’s board with this round.

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Reforge

JULY 20, 2022

He began his career in nonprofit education, first as a classroom teacher and then with charter school networks, scaling marketing and operations to fuel growth. Their main role in the Dream Team framework is to set a clear and compelling strategy, drive alignment, and liberally share context. What is a “Dream Team”?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Founded in 1996, F5 has repositioned itself in the networking market several times in its history. RIBS: The messaging framework for every company and product. ” RIBS: The messaging framework for every company and product. . ” RIBS: The messaging framework for every company and product. Why F5 spent $2.2B

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

In 2019, the Malaysian government also issued its Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, a 10-year framework for restructuring its economy that includes building an Islamic fintech hub as a key part of its strategy. One of PayHalal’s goals is to create a network like Visa or Mastercard that stays true to Islamic finance principles.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

We also used the tool in Jordan as we supported UNDP Jordan in its efforts to consult the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship in defining a social enterprise policy framework and supportive development roadmap. Gabriela Gandel , who signs this post, is Impact Hub Network’s Board Director.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Its innovative approach hinges on the integration of green and circular technologies into a novel framework that places community collaboration at its very heart. And – you’ve guessed it – also the solutions will be co-designed with the SoTecIn community acting as a sounding board, advisor and steering committee.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 1, 2019

“The board has met and we’d like to extend you an offer to join the company. You’re investing your time, reputation, network, and probably also capital. So I recommend use the framework of an investor: Venture capital investing checklist. Due Diligence as a Board Member. How Boards Interview CEO Candidates.

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