Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 12, 2021

Kalika Yap , an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Los Angeles, California, is founder and CEO of both Citrus Studios , a branding and design agency, and Orange & Bergamot , a creative agency for female founders. That’s not accurate; I definitely had fears. Who is this “ Wonder Woman ”? People have called me fearless.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2018

And there are definitely benefits to having a well-established, healthy culture. This can cause multiple issues, including: Stifled creativity. New and creative ideas may be stifled in favor of ideas that are more in line with the established norms. Encourage creative thinking, dialogue, and responsible risk taking.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Clearly, if we’re going to come up with a professional definition of what ecosystem building is, it needs to include this connector/connecting aspect.

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Hunter Walk

JANUARY 16, 2022

I wanted a writer role but the only thing they had was a business role aimed at trying to think of creative ways for the Huffington Post to make money outside of traditional means. But seriously… Music is definitely the best representation of me. I am not a loner and definitely, if you met me, not an introvert.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Data Engineer : YC Continuity is hiring our first Data Engineer to help us identify promising investment opportunities using data. Research Associate : YC Continuity is seeking a Research Associate to evaluate investment opportunities, lead market research, and help our portfolio companies grow. Learn more. Learn more. Learn more.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 6, 2018

Many new founders and entrepreneurs feel they have to say “yes” to every opportunity that comes their way. We get into the habit of saying “yes” to every professional opportunity presented to us for a number of reasons: Many of us have a natural desire to please. But that small word “yes” comes with a big cost.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Other startups, including Inspirit, are also aiming to bring the creativity associated with games such as Minecraft or Roblox to the day-to-day schoolwork of students around the world. Inspirit launches to bring Minecraft creativity to biology class. VR] was in no way as revolutionary as we hopped and thought of.”.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Different apps and software tools quickly took charge of the opportunity. Take this opportunity to evaluate these aspects on both individual and organizational levels. This is a missed opportunity, as adopting these tools can add a valuable competitive advantage. Promote transparent and effective communication. And fear not!

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For us as a company, this means not cutting back where it might impact growth, but definitely being conservative and foregoing costly opportunities or hiring roles that won’t yield the highest impact or returns in the first two quarters or more of 2023,” she said. Still, we don’t want to only float; we want to fly.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 17, 2022

I’ve covered Wyvern in the past, including when the startup participated in incubator Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)’s academic conference-like demo day back in 2019. So definitely a fantastic addition in terms of tech strategy.”

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 6, 2020

Kumi Solutions is a software company dedicated to giving startups, small businesses, and owners ways to use their data to make strategic decisions, manage their businesses, and find opportunities to grow and optimize their processes. What advice do you have for YLAI Network members on overcoming obstacles?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Here’s why it’s important, Hall tells me: “ There wasn’t a definitive yes or no about pushing the gas pedal on [alternative egg startups] getting more product out there. So perhaps this kind of environment presents a very scrambled opportunity , pun intended.”

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StartupNation

JANUARY 19, 2022

You can also prioritize a fun and engaging company culture that values creative ideas and exploring new possibilities, or a culture that is more traditional and values adherence to protocols and set systems. Most Popular: The Benefits of Encouraging Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace. Test their ability to follow instructions.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2021

Also, a community provides you with tons of networking opportunities to grow your business. ”] As Ivy Slater said, I’ve definitely learned about some people thinking outside the box. It gets my creative juices going. Different perspectives, unique ideas, and creativity are just a few to mention. 5- Diversity.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2022

Millions of counterfeits are traded in real-time, and the opportunity, so to speak, is wide: it impacts both small and large brands and selling platforms. Those uses that are harder to definitely detect are in turn triaged by humans, but that’s not the case for all of the items MarqVision scans.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2021

Zed is definitely a derivative extension in the sense that you have a digital animal that you’re playing with, but the gameplay is much more complex, and the thing that’s been incredible to watch is just how excited the community is. At this point, scaling internationally is definitely a core focus for the YGG team.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

.” The magic of that engagement helped the startup figure out that it may need to focus less on teacher-led study sessions, and more on ways to bring students together in creative ways. It’s not doing so alone. The diverse perspectives help Fiveable stay on top of study trends, customer research and fresh perspectives.

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TechCrunch

MAY 6, 2021

Indeed, there were even calls for people to cycle down to Standard Definition, as HD streaming has a greater impact. Yiannis Andreopoulos, the team combines R&D in machine learning, neural networks and video signal processing, and is a graduate of the Creative Destruction Lab Oxford 2019-2020 program.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 18, 2021

When we saw them double-down on their investment, it gave us confidence to invest in Apeel and an opportunity to do so,” Park said. Food waste is a global problem, and after listening to James, we definitely feel like Apeel is the next wave of how to attack these huge problems in an impactful way.”.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 8, 2017

That's actually an exciting opportunity because you have a year to develop a really thriving community around reducing stress. It would be easy to think of them as "creative" and while they would definitely need to be a clear communicator, they're not really creating any *new* ideas.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 4, 2023

In this article, I'll offer the crowdsourced definition I've come up with, share some of the great insights I received, and give you some strategies for thinking big. Some people use thinking big to tap into their creative side, helping them contribute something interesting to their company and their community.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

My background was in creative services and marketing. When NFTs started to explode in popularity, it was the first time I saw an opportunity to use my skill set to actively participate and build. Remaining agile and being able to adapt to changing market expectations is definitely a challenge, but a rewarding one.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

It’s been common practice in the past to identify good business opportunities based on potential revenue-based metrics. A few examples to get you started include integrity, balance, compassion, creativity, joy, recognition, and service. Review the remaining six values and determine if any of them have overlapping definitions.

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EntreWorks Consulting

MARCH 10, 2020

This is a field with lots of innovation and creativity underway, but one of my favorite efforts has been Vermont’s Farm to Plate programming. It’s definitely worth a read even if you’re not a Vermonter. It offers an excellent review of recent trends in ten food sectors (e.g. dairy, cider, hemp) and nine issue clusters (e.g.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

For their next undertaking, the Slaters wanted an opportunity to create a holistic dining experience on a level that Atlanta had never seen. Ponce City Market presented that opportunity. Mandy: You definitely have to own your strengths and weaknesses to make a partnership work. We are complete opposites.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2021

Over the past three years, my definition of an entrepreneur has changed dramatically. As entrepreneurs, we must be willing to coexist with failure and learn to appreciate our mistakes and use them as an opportunity to grow as a person and as an entrepreneur. And my new definition of “entrepreneur,” you may ask? “An

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TechCrunch

JUNE 16, 2021

She also shared a few thoughts on market opportunities after the pandemic in the full interview below. That said, founders are by definition entrepreneurial — their company exists because they saw an opportunity that no one else did, and this is the fundamental work of growth as well. The rest will fall in line from there.

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TechCrunch

JULY 25, 2021

Creative use of the country’s networked manufacturing and logistics hubs make mass production both cheap and easy. He soon set up his own investment fund, Challenjers Capital , convinced that the next big tech opportunity in China was in tech’s application to everyday consumer products. The China opportunity.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Levinson: Well, doing something like this is definitely challenging and it requires patience. From first principles, there’s really a compelling reason to solve the problem the way we’ve been solving it and the market opportunity is unquestionably enormous. From startups to Starbucks: The embedded API opportunity.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Building a brand is definitely a process and requires a strategy. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up tips to get your creative juices flowing : Keep it short and sweet. A brand story presents an opportunity to communicate on a human level, making a direct emotional connection with your consumers. Make it timeless.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Here is my list of what worked for me, but this isn’t as a definitive list. Related: Seth Godin Talks Creativity and How to Find Your Passion. The key is to find a group that works for you and provides you with opportunities to expand your perspective.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

So this was definitely an introduction I was going to take. and Petri was co-founder and head of creative at Remedy Entertainment that launched the hit PC games Max Payne and Alan Wake. On August 26th I had an equally effusive intro from Ynon Kreiz, also a friend, trusted source and also the CEO of portfolio company Maker Studios.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Guy told me, ‘if you do it, definitely come back, I’ll help you’,” says Keating. They were very involved; they saw the formulations, the packaging design, the creative.” I don’t know what the answer is, but it definitely has to be incentive-based and convenient,” Keating concludes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 7, 2018

But, as his house becomes the target of a potential robbery, he goes head-to-head with the criminals, coming up with creative (and funny) tricks to protect his home and himself. Be adaptable, creative and utilize all the resources available to us. Be adaptable, creative and utilize all the resources available to us.

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StartupNation

JUNE 4, 2021

Professional development opportunities and social responsibility benefits also make the top 10. This is far different from the traditional appeal of 401(k) match, health care and growth opportunities, though those are still valid. If you’re recruiting and hiring remotely, this presents an opportunity and a challenge.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Or one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted. I’ve talked before about how I use visualization to drive my creativity. This opportunity comes once in a lifetime yo. Surreal, it definitely is. Look, if you had, one shot. In one moment. Would you capture it, or just let it slip? Eminem, Lose Yourself ].

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2015

So now that you’ve accepted (I hope) that exclusivity can be a massive opportunity if crafted correctly, let me delve into the topic. The more specific you can get in your definition the better. Why Exclusivity Matters to Your Customers or Business Development Partners.

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