Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

As an entrepreneur or founder starting a business, you may think of capital as purely monetary. Identify the right track for your goals Entrepreneurs must align business goals and long-term objectives at the outset of founding their company in order to attract the right type or combination of capital to support success.

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Gust

DECEMBER 15, 2013

There is so much written these days about how to attract investors that most entrepreneurs “assume” they need funding, and don’t even consider a plan for “bootstrapping,” or self-financing their startup. In fact, most of the rich entrepreneurs you know actively turned away early equity proposals. Image via niaje.com and www.yec.co.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2020

Doing so empowers everyone, even those who are confident that the plan will succeed, to tap their creativity in coming up with potential reasons for the failure. The post How Entrepreneurs Can Prevent Problems In Their Work-From-Home Strategy appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2024

Have you seen the new study in Nature that “conclusively proves” remote work harms innovation and creativity? I teach clients how to integrate generative AI into the creative process. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy, Disaster Avoidance Experts.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I get paid (well) for interesting people to come in and tell me how they want to change the world – Being an entrepreneur is like having blinders on. At least for the best entrepreneurs. Some people do the conference circuit too much, get involved in lots of side projects and attend every entrepreneur dinner. I love it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Yet, as most seasoned entrepreneurs will attest, the reality is far more complex and challenging, particularly when you decide to bootstrap your business. Instead, it began with 15 years of hands-on learning in capital markets, working closely with entrepreneurs, investors, and bankers. The early years were grueling.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

I believe many entrepreneurs have ADD. Many people with ADD don’t work well in corporations & with bureaucracy, people with ADD have a bias towards action, people with ADD often speak up & take action and have strong bursts of creativity. Embrace it. I believe the condition actually is conducive in many ways.

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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

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If nothing else, the 2020 pandemic has shown everybody—particularly business owners and entrepreneurs—the value of being prepared and ready to pivot. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization what they would have done differently knowing what they know now. . Keith Roberts, founder and creative director at Zenman.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 12, 2010

The specific things you’re looking for are: intelligence, ability to think creatively, ability to work with customers on vaguely defined problems, ability to assemble an ROI business case (with a template already created by marketing) and above all else the ability to listen, summarize and follow-through. It is a consultative sale.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. Rosario also advises that young leaders need to get creative and build sustainable processes.

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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. These 20 women entrepreneurs are the ones who are leading the charge—and we think you’ll be inspired by their tremendous impact: Reshma Saujani / Girls Who Code.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. 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., I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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TechCrunch

MAY 24, 2022

The entrepreneur and influencer extraordinaire came on as the company’s first “chief taste consultant” and will be featured in a new campaign touting her recipes for using Beyond Meat and other creative content. Kim Kardashian is Beyond Meat’s new chief taste consultant. Image Credits: Beyond Meat. per share.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Contributed by Kady O’Connell , founder of Kady Creative , which helps passionate businesses succeed with strategic branding, powerful websites, and click-worthy content. As an entrepreneur running a business, you must overcome the fear of growing your brand online. It’s not about poor time management. Can you relate? Focus is the key.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 7, 2023

During their podcast discussion, Adi and Camela covered why processes are critical and how they can minimize loss and increase profit—even if the business owner is a creative. Using processes to minimize loss and increase profits Processes work for both creative and business-minded entrepreneurs. Why are processes important?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Kent recently became the seventh certified Conscious Capitalism consultant globally. Contributed to EO by Kent Gregoire.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2022

Contributed by Patrick Smith, founder and creative director of C2 Creative , a brand and design consultancy that generates big ideas for enterprise organizations, startups and leading brands looking to maximize their reach and impact. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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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. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

There are many creative ways to signal that wellness is a central priority by linking it to other performance metrics managers care about. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. “Connecting Women Entrepreneurs and the Investment Community,” Carine Schneider & Kalika Yap. We believe in the power of learning to grow.

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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. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. Brain power. Career progression.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Lily Zheng, a DEI strategist and consultant, suggests asking what would need to happen for the most intersectionally marginalized person to thrive at your organization. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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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. – OK, I already said above that you can ask if people are entrepreneurs, investors, etc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2020

Lauren Zerweck, marketing consultant, advises, “Get creative with your communications and marketing.” If your budget is tight, however, it does make sense to be more creative and cut back in areas based on marketing metrics such as web traffic and social reach. ” Keep up on your marketing efforts.

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Berkonomics

MAY 1, 2014

I sometimes counsel CEOs to consider consulting to their prospective customers or in their industry while they are simultaneously developing their product for market. Consulting fees pay the bills, reduce the stress, and give people confidence in the business. Email readers, continue here.] Raising money'

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Gust

JANUARY 27, 2013

Being a good entrepreneur means being able to effectively convince an investor that you have a great idea, persuade partners that your approach is right, and convince potential customers that the solution is right for them. Howard Gardner photo via TheDish.org. Get help from friends and experts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2023

Like a lot of entrepreneurs, I find there are rarely enough hours in the day, but EO helped make me a more complete person. How EO helped me evolve as an entrepreneur The answer is that being a member of EO taught me that spending time working on and thinking about things other than my business is healthy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. Today’s savvy entrepreneurs know that brand goes far beyond logos, color palettes and taglines. We believe in the power of learning to grow.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Entrepreneurship represents fleshing out an idea, based on one part creativity, one part execution, and the remainder sheer guts. That creative piece of the brain helped me envision a thriving consulting firm in a space that was not formerly pursued. It utilizes heavy left-sided brain functioning to move from point A to B.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 23, 2023

Second, your account manager should be inquisitive but consultative. You should be asked a lot of questions, but you shouldn’t be left with the burden of all the creative thinking. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 9, 2020

He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. Make a list of the elements you miss that brought you happiness before this crisis—and figure out creative ways to build on those. appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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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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Berkonomics

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Use creative fundraising instead of equity or debt? I sometimes counsel CEOs to consider consulting to their prospective customers or in their industry while they are simultaneously developing their product for market. Consulting fees pay the bills, reduce the stress, and give people confidence in the business. By Dave Berkus.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

One of the most frequent questions entrepreneurs ask about when they raise a little bit of money or are getting close to launching their first product is whether they should hire a PR firm. You need somebody who is thinking laterally about how to creatively get extra attention at conferences or trade-shows.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Design and marketing consultancy R/GA is expanding its Venture Studios program with the launch of a new Coalition Venture Studio focused specifically on supporting Black-led and Black-owned startups. The initiative is led by R/GA Entrepreneur in Residence Davyeon Ross, a Black entrepreneur who founded sports analytics company ShotTracker.

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