Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 16, 2022

Kate is president of the EO Winnipeg chapter and serves on the EO Canada Board as Canada’s Member Products Director. 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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2023

We need to embrace and celebrate different leadership styles, perspectives, and approaches. Finally, we need more women on boards and in leadership. Ultimately, we’re a start-up, so we have the freedom to define how we want things to work, and we want to support flexibility. and more articles from the EO blog.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2019

The interactive International Entrepreneurial Summit (IES) focused on supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) —17 goals and 169 targets to eradicate poverty, reverse inequality and halt climate change by 2030. says Brian Brault , former EO Global Chair, who was a key organizer for the event. SDG 5 – Gender Equality. •

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

I have been writing a series on how startup boards get selected, who sits on them and what to avoid. I started this series in part to help entrepreneurs but also to help newer investors because I’ve know with so many new companies you have so many new board members and many people are trying to figure out there respective roles.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In support of military Veteran-founded startups, the Fund focuses on space, AI, and cybersecurity leveraging a veteran’s leadership. Miliary veterans possess attributes, experience, and skills that can be well-applied to entrepreneurship through leadership and knowledge of technology. in their journey post-service.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. I just want to unlock potential and support success.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Are you ready to take your leadership journey to the next level but need help deciding which path to take? EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2024

Thousands of member leaders give generously of their time and expertise to help EO connect, inspire, and propel entrepreneurs in their leadership journeys and help move the world forward. Winnie truly exemplifies the true spirit of servant leadership to which all members aspire.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 23, 2024

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Angie Singer Keating to its Board of Directors as President. Her diverse background has equipped her with invaluable skills in project management, budget oversight, and team leadership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

With nearly 19,000 members in over 80 countries, EO offers local, regional, and global experiences that support entrepreneurs beyond just business. Here is a sampling of EO opportunities to maximize your first 12 months with the organization: Join a Forum for entrepreneurial growth and support.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 25, 2015

So we as a board kicked off a search for the next CEO. just as crucially, in my mind, we secured Jason’s commitment to staying in the company not only as an important board member & large shareholder, but also full-time in a key senior-executive capacity.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

I see this in cases where sometimes board members don’t want to take on the “Pottery Barn Rule” that if you break it, you fix it. While everybody can easily point at VCs or board members and accuse them of being meddlers, the same is actually true of many CEOs. I speak from experience. CEO’s beware. I did this.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

You can work as a consultant, an interim executive, a board member, a deal executive partnering to buy a company, an executive in residence, or as an entrepreneur in residence. . As a next step, we recommend that you register at the major expert network websites, as well as LinkedIn and job boards, if you haven’t already.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

I’ve sat on ad tech boards with board members who clearly knew little about impressions, fill rates, CTRs, RTB, eCPMs or the difficulties & opportunities of embedded mobile SDKs vs. HTML5. EQ and Team Leadership? Summary: Team Leadership skills, operating knowhow and industry knowledge are all tremendously important.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

AI continues to open up new frontiers as innovators apply the fast-emerging technology in ways that gain investor support. Harding remains a board member and an integral executive team member. While at Ekso Bionics he co-founded and held leadership positions for nine years. That caught the ready support of investors.

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Revolution

MAY 4, 2022

As board members, there were many hard conversations and no easy answers. We aren’t the type of partner that agrees with everything and rubber stamps decisions, but our support for Convene never wavered. We leaned in during weekly board meetings and reinvested when others left the cap table.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 13, 2025

The funding will support pilot demonstration projects from startup companies creating technologies that mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. to Support Clean Energy Startups with Demonstration Projects appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today. The post CSIT Awards over $2.7M

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

During my career — spanning entrepreneurship, academia, arts management and venture capital — I’ve learned the importance of female leadership in contributing to successful outcomes. Not only are there few female partners in VC funds, we are also not doing enough to support female founders. Hiring to improve results.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 4, 2018

He rebranded Vanderbilt Financial as an impact investment broker firm, ensured that his company headquarters were environmentally sustainable via Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and became an outspoken advocate for the UN SDGs. My role as the EO UN Global Ambassador means my work supports all of the SDGs.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2014

I don’t think that Google would have become the success story we all know without the leadership of Eric Schmidt through the years he led the company. So Nick drove strategy & tech from the UK and remained an active board member and CTO of the company. Case in point is the return of Larry Page to the role as CEO of Google.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

We share our board meeting decks and month-end financials with everyone in the organization, and we expect them to engage with this information and ask questions,” says Odiaka Gonzalez, VP of People and Operations with Global Citizen Year , a nonprofit organization that equips young people to create meaningful impact on global issues. “We

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The best advice she ever gave me, though, was to join the EO to build my leadership skills and my support network. About a year and a half after starting my business, I joined EO and was quickly invited onto the board of directors where I sat with a woman who is so unapologetically herself. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

We asked Adrienne to tell us more about the MyEO Tasimba leadership experience. She reminds me daily to stay connected to all I learned about myself and the world during our MyEO trip into the Tasimba leadership experience. Since transitioning from an active management role at the firm, she continues to serve as a board member.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 12, 2016

And while my relationship with Chuck was critical to my investment, so too was the leadership of Trevor Templar , the Chief Revenue Officer. But the chat needs a “bot” that can offer intelligent support. To say that the board, investor base and management team of Tact is stacked would be an understatement.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 4, 2022

An investor who doesn’t support a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions isn’t likely to trust women with incredibly difficult decisions in general. What’s that investor going to be like in a board meeting when you as a female founder need their support or worse, actually their vote? Highly doubtful.

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MARCH 1, 2013

Here are five things that I think angel groups should take a look at, because I do think they can continue to play an active role going forward: 1) Industry Leadership. In the public stock market, activist investors rally institutionals to affect change in the investing landscape--keeping boards in check. Are they sports fans?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 3, 2024

” Embracing the transformative power of generosity, Alex Yastrebenetsky, an EO Cincinnati member who inspired us with his thought leadership in Want to Change Lives? Conversely, seeing someone succeed—whether it is a child growing up or an entrepreneur achieving their goals—is a miracle for those who supported them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, despite the marked increase in women’s engagement in entrepreneurial activity, there are still far more male than female entrepreneurs in most countries, and there is also a need for greater support and funding for women looking to start and scale their businesses. However, simply hiring for diversity is not enough.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Many companies don’t reach the next phase either because their leadership doesn’t adapt as an organization or because they don’t design processes that lead to scaled outcomes. We recently added Richard Mumby to our leadership team. What is a reasonable payback period and how quickly do we want to grow?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I came a long way to reach where I am now: a social entrepreneur who is founder and president of a foundation that supports girls whose dreams do not fit the life they live—like me in my youth. That is why I support university education of young women. Education changed my life. I believe in the transformative power of education.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2024

My EO Forum served as a sounding board to examine my challenges—both personal and professional. Here’s how, with the support of the EO community, I found new ways to work and began to truly gain traction in my business’s success. Since joining EO, my self-confidence has grown.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Pangyo Techno Valley-supported startups are poised to become the trailblazers reshaping the future of the semiconductor landscape. Startups also benefit from essential business services, including consultancy, marketing initiatives, investor relations programs, and educational seminars, ensuring they thrive on the international stage.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

We believe this consistency in leadership and intuition for where the markets were going in the heady days of 2019–2021 helped us to stay sane in a world that momentarily seemed to have lost its mind and since we have new capital to deploy in the years ahead perhaps I can offer some insights into where we think value will be derived.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The people looking to us for leadership and support—whether in our living rooms or company break rooms— are vital points of feedback for us to practice our communication skills and discover our blind spots. Contributed by Jamie Pujara , EO’s Global Board Chair and a member of EO Kenya. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 10, 2014

” Staying relevant will require leadership. I fall firmly on the side of supporting public funds for quality, less-biased, programming. But clearly funding for NPR will required leadership. EVP of MTV, President of Liberty Digital and on the boards of CNET, Scripps, comScore, Riot Games and Rubicon Project to name a few.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 24, 2020

Any narrative that puts our leadership at the center of our recovery largely erases their ineptitude in the early days of the pandemic. In the end, both the cops and the protesters came away from the process completely dissatisfied with the Mayor’s leadership—which is a really amazing feat if you think about it.

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