Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

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. Entrepreneurs always walk away with new relationships, knowledge, deal discussions and enthusiasm.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

Most entrepreneurs aren't qualified for their jobs--including about 100% of the first timers. I was talking to an entrepreneur the other day, and I asked, "Do you feel like you have a good idea of how you should be spending your time?". Many times, they get backed just because they're smart people working in an interesting area.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Hybrid employees don’t hate the office — they hate commuting to it , surveys show, since commuting can take over an hour per day and cost several thousand dollars per year.

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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. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. My argument is pretty simple. Link has a summary of his argument plus a great video).

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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 are all critical to entrepreneurs as they are often problem-solving, and innovating. What is dysfunctional collaboration? And this has gotten worse with the pandemic. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 12, 2024

Working with driven entrepreneurs has been my life for over three decades. Being a driven entrepreneur is a blessing and a curse. Over the last 30 years, I have created five pieces of content to help driven entrepreneurs get everything they want out of their businesses and lives. It is one of my greatest joys.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

As chair of the entrepreneurial practice at Forbes Books, a former director of an entrepreneurial center and a tech entrepreneur, I drill this philosophy into aspiring entrepreneurs. Studies show that record numbers of Americans now identify themselves as entrepreneurs?approximately even a book. Referral Marketing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

“I have discovered the Fountain of Energy for entrepreneurs: It is GSEA!” – Roxana Shershin, US East Regional GSEA Expert Need to reignite your entrepreneurial spark? Dive into the vibrant world of EO’s Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) and reconnect with the magic of being an entrepreneur. Apply today.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

Thiel and friends will also agree to mentor these young entrepreneurs. Thiel and friends will also agree to mentor these young entrepreneurs. Actually, they’ll get even more attention because this selection will put them in an even more exclusive peer group and will introduce them to even more connected mentors.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Monkey and Me: A Real Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs” by Mike Smerklo. In addition to getting the help you need and gaining perspective from your peers, there’s an added, less obvious benefit to asking for help. The world likes to tell the story of entrepreneurs who have a “magic touch” that turns every idea to gold.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization to share best practices for promoting and maintaining diversity and inclusio n. No one can dispute the inherent benefits of diversity in the workplace. Here’s what we learned: 1.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

When Marc Cenedella first started TheLadders, he build the first version himself after investing $350 in MySQL and PHP books to teach himself to code. When Marc Cenedella first started TheLadders, he build the first version himself after investing $350 in MySQL and PHP books to teach himself to code. ” It’s true.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The more I grow, not only as an entrepreneur, but as a father and husband, the more I see how these two parallel priorities need not be separate. Clarity Is The Gift We Give As a father and husband—but also as an entrepreneur and leader—I’ve learned that being clear is essential in both our professional and family lives.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

In case you don’t know – as VCs we have have 2 sets of customers: LPs (limited partners) who invest money in our funds and entrepreneurs (who we in turn give money to and help support them in building businesses we hope will be valuable). Who else is going to tell a VC if he got a bad reference from an entrepreneur or fellow VC?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 23, 2012

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. Thank you, Aaron Sorkin!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. You also have an impressive array of side projects—from books and apps to philanthropic and environmental initiatives. 5000 list twice! .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

An entrepreneur, global speaker and university instructor, she is on a mission to inspire entrepreneurs to stand out, speak up and be radically authentic. She is the co-founder of Brand of a Leader , the personal branding agency for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is a blend of many skills.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Almost 10 years ago, I had my first experience with a professional Forum when I joined Entrepreneurs’ Organization. A Forum, which is also often referred to as a Mastermind, is a group of peers who meet regularly, with the goal of helping each member improve personally and professionally. In my experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 1, 2016

What inspired you to invest in peer-to-peer marketplaces? I recommend hiring or acquiring a team of young, scrappy entrepreneurs to try and innovate upon your business constantly.”. Guiides.com is increasing access to outdoor adventures by making it easy for people to discover and book outdoor adventures led by local guides.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

The idea is simple enough: several female VC partners at top funds will hold 1-hour meetings with 40 promising female entrepreneurs looking to get advice on their business and pitch in a friendly, non-judgmental, safe environment. In Dan Rather’s book he talks about Ruth Bader Ginsberg who was appointed the the Supreme Court in 1993.

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 13, 2020

Anyone who’s run an accelerator, a grant program, reviewed book/screenplay manuscripts, or been in charge of hiring has an impossible challenge: how do you find the proverbial needle in the haystack? I don’t want unlucky people working in this department. But we know that the results are undesirable.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It’s the story of persistence in entrepreneurs. As a VC I’m acutely that a “yes&# decision to support an entrepreneur can do just that, yet I only write 2-4 of them per year and maybe another 3-4 as an angel. I try not to go out to entrepreneur events in LA every night – I have work to get done and a family.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

It probably felt strange and disconcerting, perhaps with a tone of outrage, as in “I don’t believe things more if they’re repeated!”. Reading the second sentence did not inspire such a strong reaction. Your reaction to the third sentence was tame by comparison. It feeds into their fears, which is a very cognitively fluid part of our mind.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2019

Help was going to find me, and it was called the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). I had been inadvertently searching for this kind of peer support for several years, but didn’t even know it existed. Young entrepreneurs trying to get a business off the ground and raise a young family and have a life!” A Forum of Brothers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 10, 2017

Tom Charman is a “studentrepreneur,” an EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) finalist in 2016 and co-founder and CEO of KOMPAS , a city exploration application helping people discover amazing but little-known adventures hidden in the world’s urban jungles. In June 2017, you won Visa’s Everywhere Initiative.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2017

Jessica Moseley is an EO member in Washington, D.C., and CEO of TCS Interpreting , providing world-class language access to the deaf community. The agency has developed a robust internship and mentorship program. Jessica shared best practices for developing such a program. Residency Track. Fellowship Track.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2020

The year 2020 has emphasized one certainty: In times of crisis, entrepreneurs innovate, adapt and continue to give back. The Ahmedabad Book Club is dedicated to literary appreciation and reading, and was formed by EO member Priyanshi Patel. We recently spoke with Chiranjiv Patel (pictured at left) to learn more.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

Start by offering something of value for free to your potential audience in exchange for an email address, such as a discount coupon for your products, a free e-book, workbook, or even a free trial period for your service. In fact, according to emarketer.com ; “U.S. e-commerce sales will reach $794.50 billion (in 2020), up 32.4%

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 4, 2018

He says, “One of the most meaningful discoveries I made in EO Accelerator was that I was not alone as an entrepreneur. ” Learn more about this life-changing program for first-stage entrepreneurs, and hear from other participants. . .” The original version of this article appeared on Aaron’s LinkedIn blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2019

When you read articles by busy CEOs on sites like Forbes or Entrepreneur, you might wonder how they managed to find the time to write the content. Ghostwriters are best known in the media for penning books for celebrities and politicians. Written for EO by Nico Prins, a communications consultant who specializes in internet marketing.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. . 1) Your school. 1) Your school.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2018

As an entrpreneur, what message do you hope to share with others around you—maybe even entrepreneurs on their own journey? We interviewed members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Melbourne, Australia, who shared these words of wisdom. Courage is one characteristic that makes entrepreneurs stand out above the rest.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The following is excerpted from “Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity, and Achieve Financial Success” by Charlene Walters (McGraw Hill, February 2021). Are you tired of getting paid less than your peers for doing the same work? trillion in revenue.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2014

I like to get a mix of people who have reported to the candidate, whom the candidate has reported to (2x) and peers. By the way, I also strongly advise that entrepreneurs reference VCs. It’s important to me that I have a really open relationship with entrepreneurs with whom I work so I prefer that they know the good and the bad.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it? This is especially important if you’re young because it can be hard to relate to your peers about your business when they’re studying, working etc. Luke Campbell – Cofounder. Learn about yourself, and develop a strong mindset.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2017

Meet Hana Laurenzo—one of the many entrepreneurs who discovered a wealth of learning and possibility in the EO Accelerator program. But it wasn’t until a client told her about the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) that she felt she was on to something special. She relished the accountability of her peers and advisors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’ When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full-time?’

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