Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She hasn’t raised any venture capital. Tracy built her company, Recycled Media , out of necessity. She drove her company to profitability before paying herself a modest salary. She leveraged herself and even sold many of her possessions to get started. More on that later. Just not the kind you would initially read about on TechCrunch.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

EOA supports growth through direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts. That’s an 86% success rate of Accelerator grads joining EO because of the direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts that made it irresistible to join EO. EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 1, 2014

Orchard is helping more and more institutions everyday build and gain insight into portfolios of peer to peer loans with cutting edge tools. After much thought and consideration, I''ve decided that the best move for my career right now is a second stint as an analyst at Union Square Ventures. Well, that''s part of it. Except me.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I’ve heard a lot of people question whether there is too much money in venture capital chasing too few great deals. Others believe that new business models are emerging that could replace venture capital all together. We’re in a new tech bubble!” some have pronounced. Valuations are out of control” is the mantra of others.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

I described that phenomenon in this post. Declining prices & margins in a small market is much less interesting. I we know the if people miss getting on the career ladder for just 3 years it can affect the entire trajectory of their lifetime earning potential. In the US that number is 17%, which is still too high. Add unemployment to debt.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups. Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2015

At the time almost nobody had heard of the following funds: FirstRound Capital, TrueVentures, Floodgate and SoftTech. Jeff and his peer group have done an excellent job at creating a new category of seed-stage VC. And people like Jeff (and his peers) smooth the introduction to and transition process to A-round investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

After all, our companies were the results of our ideas, our investment in time and capital, and our sweat equity. 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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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

In hindsight, an investor will tell you that they knew they had backed a great team and that was the key to the investment. It''s never luck. I have a lot of trouble with the "great team" scenario, because it just doesn''t seem to play out in real life. What about when a company clearly makes a stupid acquisition? Is greatness innate?

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 23, 2014

There has been much discussion in the past few years of the changing structure of the venture capital industry. The rise of alternative sources of capital (crowd funding and the like). 15 years ago we were at the peak of Internet hype with the launch of many over-capitalized businesses with a market size & opportunity was limited.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Our biggest takeaway: founders want more than just growth hacks, they need time to focus on their well-being and connect on a peer-to-peer level. The Startup Struggle is Real — and Shouldn’t Be Silently Endured The founder’s journey can be a lonely one. According to the National Institute of Mental Health , nearly one in five U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2019

By Miranda Naiman, accidental entrepreneur, motivational speaker, member of the EO Tanzania chapter and founder of Empower Limited , a Tanzanian human capital consultancy firm. Learn more about why entrepreneurs like Miranda choose EO for their peer learning, professional development and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 2, 2015

I say that, but I''m not entirely sure all my peers understand that. Working out of the Townhouse has been an interesting experience in that I''m working side by side with a lot of non-startup people. Their reaction to what I do day in and day out is very telling about how a lot of people, including VCs themselves, think of the job.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Strong leaders should create an environment with their peers, partners, and employees where they encourage asking questions and providing feedback. Many factors contribute to why leaders find success. To lead responsibly and grow sustainable organizations, leaders must establish a culture of accountability. Establishing trust.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

If your US-based business is adversely affected by Covid-19 such that you would need to lay off employees imminently and having access to capital would enable you to keep more employees on the payroll then you might be eligible. I am not claiming to be the world expert on this. Am I eligible for the PPP Loan? payroll protection.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The investment comes barely six months after Chipper Cash closed its first Series C round of $100 million, led by SVB Capital , the corporate venture capital arm of SVB Financial Group. Serunjogi founded Chipper Cash with Maijid Moujaled in 2018 to offer a no-fee peer-to-peer cross-border payment service in Africa via its app.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

We raised this capital in what has increasingly become a difficult market for fund raising so I’d like to share with you some details on how we get it done. I’m a stickler for focus, being efficient with capital and building out operational excellence, so our strategy initially was very constrained. Little old us.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Growing up in Peru, Déborah noticed that individuals with disabilities were not able to easily study or create alongside their abled peers. How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru By Jewelle Saunders “Art can transform society,” says Déborah Grández Seminario.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

If you track the venture capital industry it would be hard to miss the conversation going on this week over AngelList “Syndicates.” Bowery Capital). It should help some entrepreneurs to better access early-stage capital and should allow some angel investors better access to deal flow. Must be doing something right!

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Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

We have lots of opinions about how those groups can best use the tools available – technology, capital, ideas – to achieve their goals. We have lots of opinions about how those groups can best use the tools available – technology, capital, ideas – to achieve their goals. This has not been our experience.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

I''ve included a short list below of a few 1-2 sentence thoughts, predictions, or generally crazy ideas that I don''t think are shared by my peers about where the space is going to give you a sense of what my perspective is. Those are going to be the reporters who are most likely willing to write about you. 3) Split up the story.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Gorra intends to use the new capital to continue technology development on those tools, to add to Rebag’s workforce of 150 people and expand its marketing. The market for venture capital is active and favorable, and we seized on that opportunity to accelerate funding,” he added. and now it is closer to 20%.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

We try to look at the sources of capital, the valuations, exits and trends. For this year’s analysis we turned to our peers to gather their points-of-view on the state of the market. Every year at Upfront we try to analyze the venture markets. We use this try to draw some context that informs our funding decisions.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 4, 2013

I see many companies these days just race to raise capital. They see capital raising at the success validator. He then brought her to board meetings so nobody could accuse him of not having a business model. I guess this is the ultimate definition of implementing a business model when you’re not clear on strategy! ” True.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 14, 2014

I had witnessed a number of early-stage tech startups in LA raise seed capital from the Bay Area and relocate. And Jim & I went on to raise several more venture capital funds in our day jobs. My good friend Adam Lilling and I started Launchpad more than 5 years ago . We had a specific goal in mind. Yeah, he was LA, baby!

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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. Let’s focus on the traits shared by most entrepreneurs—and how you can tap into these characteristics to jumpstart your own success. .

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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.”. As the US stretches to nearly a full month of a pandemic-related economic shutdown, the number of people who filed for unemployment benefits has reached more than 26 million. The Launch of a Global Initiative.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

His passion for filmmaking led to the creation of J Rental Centre, a peer-to-peer rental platform born out of a desire to maximize the utility of accumulated camera equipment. Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2019

I even visited and made friends and went out every night with my peers. I even visited and made friends and went out every night with my peers. Life at Your Crossroads Photo by Justin Luebke on Unsplash Crossroads Cal Poly Pomona! What’s up!?! I’m so grateful to be up here addressing you today. That is the theme of my speech today.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 5, 2025

Other key investors include Superguts founding investor, Dave Friedberg, through The Production Board, along with Cultivian Sandbox, Strand Equity, Access Capital, Alpha Edison, LivWell Ventures, and Rocana Ventures. She brings a deep understanding of brand-building, consumer engagement, and scaling health-focused products.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

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

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AsiaTechDaily

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Series A of its funding round was participated by prominent regional payers including 450 Ventures, Create Health Ventures, Gratitude Railroad, Loud Capital, and Wanxiang Healthcare Investments. Carallel also wanted to increase the development of dynamic digital experiences, expansion of peer-to-peer support, and targeted care interventions.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

People who grew up in marginalized groups are probably familiar with the difference, since they likely had to work much harder to receive the same level of education as many of their peers or to find networking opportunities that came more easily to others. So it is understandable if, at first, you think they mean the same thing.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 9, 2013

What does it mean for the purchasing process to be aligned? Well think of it this way – you have your sales process. You know exactly when you want to sell to this customer and presumably it’s this quarter! And with scarce resources it’s your job to decide which door this lead must go through – sales or marketing.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 7, 2014

Who else can provide context if your portfolio isn’t growing as quickly as your peer group, if they believe you paid too high a price on a deal, if they question your due diligence in a given situation or whatever critique they might offer? Contrast that with a VC conversation I had. We were talking about raising money from LPs.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 3, 2015

I saw this Tweet recently by Scott Belsky, co-founder and CEO of Behance. conviction > consensus. Scott Belsky (@scottbelsky) April 29, 2015. It spoke to me because it so resonates with my nearly daily advice to entrepreneurs and VCs alike. I went as far as to call it the best Tweet of 2015 so far because it encapsulated my advice so succinctly.

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