Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) team is often asked by portfolio founders how exactly cultural leaders can be a game-changing asset for their companies. The benefits of founder x cultural leader partnerships work both ways. For Founders Make It Make Sense Venture capital is where innovation meets investment.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

It was created in search of the “untold scent story,” with a culture-led formulation that redefines the constraints of clean fragrance. The post Maesa Proudly Presents Inaugural Graduating Class of the #MaesaMagicIncubator appeared first on American Entrepreneurship Today®.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Those same opportunities just aren’t present for workers who telecommute—unless we go out of our way to keep connections with people outside our direct team. Maintain a location-agnostic culture. Be cognizant of how you can keep everyone included in the workplace culture—regardless of department or location.

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INBIA

APRIL 8, 2024

This vibrant locale, nicknamed Alamo City, River City, Military City, and even the City of Creativity for Gastronomy, will offer much more than just presentations and networking events. Get ready to experience a special blend of history, culture, delicious food, and…

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 10, 2022

Across cultures and geographies, animals have been such a vital part of the food chain that it’s hard to imagine a world where animals are not put to the knife to produce protein. Cell-cultured meat is one such source. Eat Just also recently received approval to sell chicken breasts made with cell cultures. High steaks.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2023

For example, one of the biggest venture capital investments into alternative seafood in 2022 went into Wildtype , which raised $100 million in a Series B round for its cultured salmon product. Today, Chicago-based Aqua Cultured Foods is adding itself to that list, announcing $5.5 by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 14, 2014

That''s because if you''re funding 21 year olds, there tends to be less industry insight present so what makes up for it is a build. They seem to be much more open to sharing the spotlight, focused on building teams that come at problems from multiple perspective, and they think a lot about culture.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 23, 2024

They also talked about the difficulties — and potential advantages — of selling into small businesses, taking alternative approaches to interviewing candidates, and the importance of keeping culture a vital part of a company as it scales. Immad: We care a lot about culture, and we have that well defined. Immad: Our culture degrading.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 20, 2014

Last year at this time I spoke at VidCon and gave this presentation in which I said YouTube was “the Walmart of Online Video” but I also commented that I felt YouTube was vulnerable to competition because their rev share to MCNs wasn’t high enough to allow MCNs to build a profitable business inside of YouTube.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. After the topic at hand is presented, each Forum-mate is given a set amount of time to share their perspective. This helps each Forum member learn even when they are not the one presenting.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top. The culture you envision for your company will only come about if your employees believe in the practices that you are asking them to implement. Overall, just be present and humanize your workspace. The tone of the company’s culture comes from the top.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

I often felt like it was a sort of Meeting Tourette’s Syndrome problem I had but when people present and move very slowly covering obvious ground and making no point the pressure in my builds and builds until I almost accidentally blurt out uncontrollably. This hit me over the head. I’ve always struggled at meetings.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

A top-notch employee experience proves advantageous to the following: Workplace culture. To foster a workplace culture that values employee experience, here are best practices you may adapt. It’s as if you’re telling employees they are presented with an opportunity to better themselves via learning. Learning versus training.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The immersive three-and-a-half-day programme is based around three key themes – board leadership, cultural intelligence and climate awareness. Every ADC is different because so much of the learning is generated by the experiences of those present. “I It felt like a well curated blend of exceptional people,” says King.

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StartupNation

JULY 15, 2021

To embrace its limitless opportunities, businesses need to adapt an AI-first culture. How to adapt an AI-first culture. Looking at the present day. This partnership has the potential to advance the world of work at a systemic level if it’s accompanied by a substantive shift in mindset and culture.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Eight components to successfully scaling a startup are presented in this article. To design a scalable business model, think about how you can create a customer-centric culture within your company. They develop a business model identifying the critical factors necessary for a sustainable business.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 26, 2020

Yet… I’ve seen thousands of presentations and the vast majority of them were confusing as heck. Those presenters almost always failed to get whatever they wanted from the audience. I walked in thinking that because I already had the backing of an angel group that my presentation was great. One rehearsed presenter.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 23, 2018

They built the answer, and all you have to do is hear from the customers to find out the results: They didn't just set out to make travel easier because it's a big opportunity with nothing else like it out there--they did it to build cross-cultural empathy at a time when that is in short supply. I backed Noken's pre-seed round back in August.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

However, at present, the expensive equipment required for implementation makes it challenging to use in smaller-scale settings, which is unfortunate. I have a strong interest in Korean history and culture, including Korean arts. There are still limitations. The most significant one is the high cost of hardware.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 3, 2015

A company presents. That senior exec you didn’t fire but who undermines your culture brings down the performance of his peers. The best entrepreneurs make decisions quickly and are at best right 70% of the time but recover quickly when presented with new data. A typical investment discussion is not a bed of roses.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 14, 2021

I dove headfirst into the space when I understood that we’re in the midst of a cultural revolution enabled by technology — not the other way around. Funnily enough, we’re already starting to see how crypto products are taking hold of our culture and of our shared attention.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

However, experience has taught me that I cannot stop in the face of these fears which, it is worth noting, are always present. The YLAI Network team asked Victor a few questions about his strong commitment to justice and his dedication to never letting anyone or anything stop him from doing what is right.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 2, 2021

It is vital for entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders to understand unconscious biases that may be present in their journey to growing their business or organization. Unconscious, or implicit, bias refers to the underlying attitudes or beliefs about other individuals or groups, based on identity traits, outside our own conscious awareness.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

It was a culture shock,” she states. This is where Rosario built herself up as a civic leader, where she made new connections, learned how to present her mission, and where she better understood her organization’s main goals. She then reassessed her passions and in the meantime signed up for a volunteer teaching post in Brazil.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Done right, it seamlessly integrates incoming talent into your company’s culture and ongoing operations. Video content presents an incredibly flexible canvas in terms of customization on an individual level, but it truly shines when it is part of a comprehensive onboarding plan. Try to conduct regular video audits.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Language and cultural affinity: Language barriers are often reduced when nearshoring to Latin America, as many countries have a significant populations of English speakers. Additionally, cultural similarities can facilitate smoother business interactions and customer service.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I believe that experiencing fresh environments and learning about different cultures helps me refocus my mind and develop new ideas. When I return to work after a trip, I always feel more productive and present. I love to travel—both for work and for fun. I try to unplug as much as possible when I travel.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Daniel Pink’s presentation, The Power of Regret , provided an opportunity to rethink and re-frame my mindset. Winnie Hart ‘s presentation on how to Stand Out as a Thought Leader provided great tools that reaffirmed why I do what I do.”. Katty Douraghy, EO US Central Bridge, president, Artisan Creative. .

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

The ultimate live event for entrepreneurs, INSPIRE + SUCCEED is coming to New Zealand for the first time in April-May, presented by Success Resources. Attendees who purchase a Diamond level ticket will have the opportunity to take a photo with Dan, plus network with like-minded peers in the Diamond Lounge.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 11, 2011

We talked about a lot of great stuff in the video including how to do sales calls and a how a new “culture of writing&# is emerging as a critical skill set in business today. Give up page views – Many websites give you presentations or lists and make you scroll through 10 pages to see the entire list.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

But I was uncertain about presenting it publicly. Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka are proving that, in a world where self-care is not culturally accepted or guaranteed, you must occasionally be willing to put down some important work and take care of yourself. I knew I couldn’t hold this data for just my clients.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2021

EO Impact Day , a quarterly event series, aims to answer that question by presenting experts and providing the tools entrepreneurs need to start making the world a better place. . “ Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead impactful businesses and build a sustainable future for our world, but how exactly do you start?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2020

As the future of work becomes the present, it will be increasingly important to help your team members feel like they have personal and professional lives. After you gather that feedback, it’s time to massage your policies to ensure they work for your organization and create the culture you want. Encourage a culture of accountability.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 27, 2020

One rehearsed presenter – Pick one person to deliver your presentation, don’t tag team your pitches. Know your audience – Customize everything about your pitch to meet the cultural norms of your target audience. Inoculate the audience – Address any deal-killing objections right in your presentation.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

With the challenges presented to entrepreneurs and their businesses during the pandemic, it is crucial, now more than ever, to utilize this time as a moment of professional growth and self-reflection on the branding and marketing efforts of businesses. Rebranding and expanding your target audience with a social business expert from Brazil.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2014

Dating presented an issue. This is the first time I''ve really seen such a bold stance taken on it: "I think it is very, very unwise for companies to have a culture associated with drinking and the lowered inhibitions that come with drinking. In your 20''s, you''re in slightly smaller groups, and so it''s more obvious. so interesting.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

By acknowledging the mental health struggles and fostering a culture of support, the entrepreneurial ecosystem can evolve into a space where both success and well-being thrive. So instead of trying to strike a balance, I just try to be fully present in the priority of that moment. Andile Khumalo, founder and CEO of KhumaloCo.,

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