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Praying to the God of Valuation

Both Sides of the Table

I started my first company in 1999 and was admittedly swept up in all of this: Magazine covers, fancy conferences, artificial valuations and easy money. I wrote a post in 2015 that memorialized at the time how I felt about all of this, titled, “ Why I F **g Hate Unicorns and the Culture They Breed.” And it changed the culture.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. The same is true for strategy consulting and often it is helpful for senior levels within large corporations.

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Can You Create Culture In A Remote Work World?

Smart Hustle Magazine

Company culture isn’t just about ping pong tables and happy hours. Creating a strong company culture is essential for any business, but it can be especially challenging for small businesses. Having a strong company culture can: Help you attract and retain top talent. The foundation of any strong culture is trust.

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Proven Strategies to Efficiently Manage a Remote Team

Smart Hustle Magazine

To address the core challenges of remote work and to bolster employee efficiency and engagement, businesses can utilize the following approaches: Building an authentic work culture. Building An Authentic Work Culture. Remote work culture must be a people-first culture. Ensuring undisputed means of communication.

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From ideation to accolades in 10 months: An EO Accelerator’s successful pivot

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Her pivot was recently listed in New York Magazine among industry favorites including Gordon Ramsay and Sur La Table. People were always the core of the business but I hadn’t always known how to articulate it and thread it through our culture. Here’s what she shared. What made you start your company? .

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

We chose the word “upfront” to represent our culture. Great leaders have deeply held conviction in their strategy and plans. There are always flavors-of-the-month strategies or markets that are in favor in the tech startup world. We try to be transparent and direct in our communications and behaviors. Conviction.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. Look at them as catalysts for growth, enhancing both your business and your personal development,” Shawn explains. “If I guarantee it!” Insights Learned From Raising $1.5