Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 26, 2022

We were resilient, creative, driven—and each time we were snubbed, it made us more determined to win the account. I was living in entrepreneurial adventure mode: I was doing freelance consulting and advisory to a business here, investing in a web3 gaming startup there. We did win those huge accounts, and we relished the moments.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2020

Written by Parveen Dhupar , chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations Inc. We are a strong happy family that respects differences in opinion and contributes to the greater community. Parveen Dhupar is the founder and chief creative officer at BTI Brand Innovations , a creative agency based in Mississauga, Ontario.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Some of the common best practices to keep in mind when building an inclusive workplace, according to Ideal , include fair treatment and equal access to opportunities; a focus on teamwork and collaboration; representation at all levels; diversity, equity and inclusion training, and education; and effective and consistent communication.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Some other entrepreneurs who went down the MBA, consulting or banking routes without working at a startup are certainly book smart but haven’t always refined the street-smart skills needed to be an effective entrepreneur. He says that labels impede on your creativity, don’t allow experimentation and flexibility.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent recently became the seventh certified Conscious Capitalism consultant globally. A company that embraces a caring culture isn’t focused on increasing employee engagement (that’s a result): It’s about an environment in which employees express their creative mindset to solve worthy challenges for customers and stakeholders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

“The stress amplified to the point that I could no longer laugh” Keith Roberts, founder, author and speaker at OAKJournal , founder and creative director at Zenman , and a member of EO Colorado. The answer depends on the individual, their unique personality, and their approach to business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Take stock of your current team: Which groups are underrepresented in your organization (eg, members of the LGBTQ+ community, disabled folks, Black individuals) and at what levels of the company (eg, junior-, mid- and senior-level)? Don’t speak about DEI as a peripheral initiative that comes second to the employee experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

“Connecting Women Entrepreneurs and the Investment Community,” Carine Schneider & Kalika Yap. Carine Schneider is a partner with Nua Group, an HR consulting group, and the founder and CEO of WFF Connect , a mission-driven company that connects women founders to capital.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!” But the No.1

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

Keith Roberts—founder, author and speaker at OAKJournal ; founder and creative director at Zenman. Raymond Chou—founder and CEO at Infront Consulting. Ron Lovett—founder and chief alignment officer at Connolly Owens ; founder and chief community officer at Vida Living. Life is too short to learn everything through experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2020

In addition to building cash up on your balance sheet, apply for a low-interest line of credit with your local community bank so you can utilize it for growth, acquisitions or for a period when you need to pivot to a new marketing plan or a new product. Focus on customer communications. Finance to keep you recession-proof.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 17, 2021

From my experience, the business community can strengthen its every member if we build it on cooperation, not competition. Competition can drive creativity if we look at it healthily. The power of community Building a business community is also a win-win. Building a strong business community is beneficial for all members.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Troy represents what I believe the best magic of Los Angeles is – the merging together of creative talent with technical talent and he brings the lessons learned from these two fields into investments nationally. But can you really cross over from spotting music talent to spotting tech talent? And he said it so elequently.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

I always tell people that if you’re not creative in how you tell stories the simplest way to do so is by telling “a day in the life&# of your potential user. OK, hold back on your consulting humor. Closing line: “FitOrbit is an online community for the $2.4 The bring your product to life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

While it is not uncommon to see CS graduates wind up in management or consulting, that’s probably not the full story. STEM careers are all about solving problems and being creative. As a woman in a STEM career and leadership role, I strongly encourage you to promote STEM learning and exploration among the young women in your community.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Me, I can't draw my way out of a stick hat, so I'd be a lost cause--but a creative person could do a lot with design classes in two years. Sharing knowledge leverages the community by encouraging others to share back. Welcome to being a paid consultant for something you didn't even know how to do a year ago.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Paulo Rogério Nunes. Contributor. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor.

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Feedough

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While our platform provides consistent, higher-paying work for creative freelancers on teams that they have an affinity toward, our algorithm lets us scale operations. 150birds CEO and founder Rick Koletavitoglu was a marketing consultant curating and managing marketing teams for high-growth startups in Silicon Valley.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

Among these, the Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy & Innovation stands out with its Pangyo Startup Zone, designed to back startups through investment, networking, and dedicated spaces. These businesses benefit from office spaces, mentorship, and IR consulting to help them expand globally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2023

And if I can help make this community more robust, other entrepreneurs will have similar experiences. Ami is the founder and CEO of MultiFunding , a Philadelphia-based consulting firm that specializes in helping business owners achieve ambitious growth goals through creative and personalized funding solutions.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Were outside advisors, contractors or consultants involved? This is often referred to in the creative community as a “ work-for-hire agreement.”. Here are a few key questions and observations that I offer to any newly incorporating startup: Who are the founders? Has anyone already left the picture?

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

That, plus the growing number of startups, affordable cost of living, and vibrant community, make it a great place to live and work. Integral is a technology consulting firm that’s making the world a better place by leveraging their tech superpowers. Detroit ranked number eight—again, that’s out of the whole country.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Amal El Habziz a dedicated investment consultant & investor herself works with clients seeking Residency Permits or Citizenship through strategic investments. As a consultant, I aim to find the best option for my clients considering their background and future ambitions as well as their net worth.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. Combining her high-end culinary skills with creative ingredients from the cereal aisle, Tosi created sweet culinary hits like Cereal Milk and Crack Pie.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

Jamie Finney is a founding partner at Greater Colorado Venture Fund , where he blogs about his work on VC and small communities. GCVF specializes in providing critical support to founders based in small communities, while connecting them to an unfair network well-beyond their small-town headquarters. Jamie Finney. Contributor.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies. Don’t be afraid to get creative and explore new possibilities!” But the No.1 or EO on Inc. ?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

These funds are given to both community groups and individual artists in film, theatre, and dance. For you to be eligible you need to have at least 3 to 20 employees and your business has to be in an economically vulnerable community. You can also apply if you’re a freelancer or an entrepreneur in the creative industry.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 4, 2021

” Bamboo is focused on creating community among members and used to host many events with local business leaders, politicians and entrepreneurs. Members frequently collaborate, hire one another or refer work through our community. It’s an entrepreneurial and energizing community you’re joining at Bamboo.

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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Some larger communities have organizations of corporate directors, composed of a combination of service providers and professional corporate directors. There must be many more creative ways to pay a coach, especially for early stage businesses. Another is through industry associations or civic groups such as Rotary or Lions Club.

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Kara Penn is the mother of four daughters and owner of Mission Spark, a management and strategy consulting company. I’ve enjoyed being in a supportive community with differing levels of expertise, but where every question is welcomed.”. And now, thanks to Hustle Fund, she is also an angel investor.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 23, 2022

In the game, players are encouraged to perform simple acts of kindness — like practicing daily gratitude, for example — in order to improve their own well-being and that of the game’s wider community. Image Credits: Lumi Interactive. Image Credits: Lumi Interactive.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

A darling of the tech startup community, reportedly valued at more than $1 billion with investors including Greylock Partners, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, and DST, Airbnb is an online marketplace that facilitates short-term rental of properties such as members’ homes or apartments. Essentially, get inside the bad guy’s head.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

By reaching out to like-minded people in the sector you are operating in, you can create a community and shift from competitors to collaborators. Surrounding yourself with the right people will only make you think more creatively about your brand and could be beneficial; as they say—two heads are better than one.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

However, by pivoting to all-new virtual design consultations and promoting these throughout the communities we operate, our Re-Bath locations saw an immediate uptick in consumer leads converting to sales. Instead, promote open communication and active listening that will result in creative solutions propelling your business forward.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. For emerging VC and private equity investors: accelerators, platforms, communities, and incubators.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Software development at its best is a creative endeavor. Help TechCrunch find the best software consultants for startups. I’ve worked remotely — by choice, for a selection of employers both large and small, as well as my own freelance consultancy — for more than a decade. Give the gift of autonomy.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Help TechCrunch find the best software consultants for startups. We also believe that product design is not just a creative field; it’s a matter of performance: One design will always outperform the other. In addition, starting in 2022 and beyond, we want to build our own startup community and platform, and expand that globally.

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