Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2013

One of most fascinating & enjoyable books on the topic is Bill Bryson’s “ Made in America ,” which demystifies the origins of the English language and why Americans speak more traditional English than the English do. (I I know, I know … just read the book). They know how much opportunity we afford them.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 15, 2018

He has worked with several startups, invested in companies like Mayvenn, Gimlet Media, Blavity, Airspace Technologies, Codeverse, and many others Pitch your startup for a chance to meet with Cross Culture VC Q&A: What is your / your fund's mission? We started to invest out of our inaugural fund, Cross Culture Ventures I in April 2015.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This makes following some of the practices I discuss in the book to streamline collaboration critical for both performance and well-being. 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. What is dysfunctional collaboration?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 14, 2015

And I actually think we could learn a lot from public investors even if we don’t always feel culturally aligned. The truth is that Twitter is an amazing company and still has an amazing opportunity in front of it. I’ve heard every argument in the book about why you can’t cut office space, headcount or Kind bars.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In addition to psychological safety, companies also need to think about how they integrate wellness programming deeply into their organizational culture itself. Too often, wellness initiatives are introduced almost as an accessory or separate program, rather than incorporating wellness into the day-to-day culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 11, 2021

Over 25% plan to leave their jobs, especially those who rate their company cultures as “C” or lower. Over 75% of all employees will feel happier and more engaged, be willing to go the extra mile, feel less stressed, and have more work-life balance with permanent opportunity for two to three days of telework.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

“Lean” is great in the early days but if you discover an attractive market opportunity you need to get “fat” really quickly or somebody else will. And this is fueled by the VC culture in Silicon Valley. ” I don’t love that culture. And that burned through cash too quickly trying. Not Google.

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StartupNation

JULY 6, 2021

When a company went out of its way to provide its employees with a culture and mindset that was more than a transactional relationship, as IBM did during my time there, it was such an anomaly that it was written up as a business school case study. Where employees feel like everyone is getting a fair opportunity. Trustworthy management.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 15, 2020

Hoping to develop more opportunities for people in his Costa Rican community to become more knowledgeable and compassionate, Alex originated unique lesson plans teaching English through a variety of topical issues and global concepts. I wanted to establish one-on-one time to get to know them.”. Building sustainable societies.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 23, 2018

A few weeks ago, I booked a customized tour of Iceland with Noken , and I did it in about five minutes. All I had to do was to tell Noken how long I planned to go, what level of hotel and car I wanted, and then I had the option to add on a few extras, and within minutes my entire trip was booked.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

We had more than 700 resumes, short-listed 65, interviewed 16 in one-hour meetings had 6 full-day interviews including a presentation by the candidate on a selected market opportunity and we did 3 finalist dinners to test cultural fit. Almost all of the finalists were MBAs (Stanford x2, Wharton, Harvard x2, MIT, UCLA).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

One way we can truly diversify is to pursue opportunities both at home and abroad. Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. Foreign investments can broaden a company’s portfolio while introducing your people to diversities of culture and experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2019

I instantly realized that it was a rare opportunity to correct some of the many environmental wrongs in an industry where harmful and polluting processes were the norm. On top of that, they wouldn’t listen to suggestions about the packaging of the collection—which also must be sustainable in my book.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

One of the most profound books I have ever read is Jared Diamond’s “ Collapse ” in which he talks about how and why historical cultures have collapsed and disappeared and the quick answer is that it always comes rapidly from over exploitation of natural resources. Startup Lessons'

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

And it seems to be creeping back into startup culture of late in a worrying way. Facebook, Google) to a large market opportunity then you had better have enough resources to compete. If you’re a startup or product person and haven’t read his book Four Steps to Epiphany please do. Yet it tempts us all.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Cultivating team belonging and organizational culture Our brains are not wired to connect and build relationships with people located in small squares on a videoconference call, they’re wired to be tribal and connect with our fellow tribe members in face-to-face settings.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Franc.World aims to change this narrative by opening the doors to conversations about self-discovery and future career paths at a younger age through their multimedia offering that includes books, documentaries and podcasts. Women need equal access to education, training and business opportunities.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. Booking.com started in 1996 and was later acquired by Priceline Group (now called Booking Holdings) in 2005. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? A great team.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 1, 2024

Since its launch, the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) has been more than a funding vehicle; it’s been a launchpad for culturally inspired innovation and a community of support for under-networked founders. Like the startups in our portfolio, TxO is constantly evolving to ensure we’re meeting the needs of our founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. Instead, members are guided to share an experience they’ve had, or that someone they know has had, that is similar to the presenter’s challenge or opportunity.

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Haystack

DECEMBER 26, 2018

USV’s Albert Wenger has been writing his book, World After Capital , which lays out the argument that money is no longer the scarce asset driving the economy, but rather, it’s attention. Yet, I keep wondering, that even in some downturn, both the U.S. (on on a global stage) and specifically the Bay Area (within the U.S.)

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Identify the issue you are passionate about—and be open to unexpected opportunities to fulfill your giving goals. One-off giving opportunities make a mark, but ongoing giving amplifies your impact. Make your impact grow exponentially by cultivating a giving culture in your business. You can even create self-sustaining giving.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In his work as a coach, he helps teams simplify and execute on leadership, culture and discipline. People bring things like art, music, books, and even entire nations into existence through personal willingness and ability. They discarded certainty to chase opportunity. Today is the most important day of your life.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

More than half of our TBFP Concept Fund investments and about 44 percent of investments from the Oklahoma Seed Capital Fund have been in IT, software, telecommunication, and internet firms, Brett Kolomyjec, Oklahoma entrepreneur and CEO of Happily, is upbeat about post-pandemic opportunities for businesses in these industries.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

In the full day of learning, attendees will get actionable insights from eight speaker sessions, plus the opportunity to network and connect with other entrepreneurs. Attendees who purchase a Diamond level ticket will have the opportunity to take a photo with Dan, plus network with like-minded peers in the Diamond Lounge.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 31, 2023

Company cultures got out of whack. New technologies are emerging that provide a lot of opportunities to start and build new companies. USV TEAM POSTS: Andy Weissman — Jan 26, 2023 Hume AI Rebecca Kaden — Jan 24, 2023 Journey Clinical’s Series A Albert Wenger — Jan 21, 2023 Termination Shock (Book Review)

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 7, 2022

When sellers have multiple options to choose from, they sometimes choose a buyer based on culture fit over money. EO members are fortunate to have a variety of resources to tap into as they prepare for this critical step, including situational mentorship , executive education opportunities and virtual learning events.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 8, 2022

They are constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity. In 2019, 2020 and 2021, IFSH was awarded the IREM Workplace Environment Award for exemplary practices in leadership development, employee engagement, corporate culture and wellness programs. You received multiple awards for business growth and culture.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 30, 2017

Rules, regulations and bureaucracy are part of corporate culture, but, done right, they don’t have to squelch morale and productivity. That way everyone has a stronger opportunity to learn and the feeling of true teamwork is elevated. Create shorter meetings for quick discussion opportunities and then break? Decrease Meetings.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2022

Gleb Tsipursky is CEO of the boutique future-proofing consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts , which helps forward-looking leaders avoid dangerous threats and missed opportunities. We asked Dr. Tsipursky how leaders can emulate the spontaneity of in-person employee idea generation for hybrid and remote teams.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them. That means that the burden of not giving someone the opportunity they deserve should be heavier than giving it to someone that misuses it or disrespects it by being ungrateful or forgetful.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 7, 2014

Some of the best content to be found about startups is locked in books. Thomas Kjemperud asked me yesterday for a 140 character recommendation of one book for founders. These are the books I go back to, time and again, when I have a question or I’m looking for an insight. The BMG is clear and simple but comprehensive.

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Gust

JANUARY 20, 2013

Changing the culture and mindset in an existing businesses is difficult and slow, so this becomes another “opportunity” for smart entrepreneurs and startups to excel. Bernard does a great job outlining seven key steps to success today in his recent book, “ Business at the Speed of Now.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 1, 2016

Praveen Varshney, a long-time EO Vancouver member and investor in Lyft, Guiides.com, ShareShed and other sharing-economy companies, is capitalizing on this new movement while helping the environment through supporting a culture of access over ownership. What inspired you to invest in peer-to-peer marketplaces?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 24, 2022

With many companies today struggling to attract and retain talent, a culture of mentorship will put your company ahead of the competition. While competitive compensation is still important, many workers are increasingly motivated by career development opportunities and a positive company culture. million quitting last November.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

That creates an organizational culture which facilitates an easy shift to full-time remote work for all employees when the need arises. This best-practice setup maximizes in-office collaboration, retains top talent, and fosters versatile company culture, systems and processes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

While pursuing an MBA at the Gordon Institute of Business Science, we saw an opportunity to leverage our business acumen to drive growth in South Africa’s educational sector. These values are deeply engrained in the culture and fabric of SPARK. It’s an opportunity for the founding principal to make a mark on his or her school.

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