This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Yesterday, I got caught up in letting my frustration over the election boil over onto Twitter, and it's definitely not the first time. Other people can raise money for cancer and poverty, but unlocking mass human potential through discourse is a unique opportunity for social media problems to take more seriously.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

It’s an incredibly valuable event for both EO Accelerators and EO members with startups that want to attract investments in addition to EO members who are looking for the right investment opportunity. Each person gets 90 seconds to share the details of the investment opportunity or the “deal need” they’re presenting or seeking.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 6, 2015

I''m just trying to invest in the best opportunities. I can definitely think of a few people I met with and said, "Well, that person was kind of a jerk" or they just had a bad personality--and they went on to build seemingly successful businesses. I talk proudly about all my founders, but not necessarily because they''re female.

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OCTOBER 22, 2017

Do you think there is more money out there looking for good opportunities, or more fantastic opportunities? We can debate whether they're sociopaths, but we definitely shouldn't assume that every "great investor" is "great" at being human. Frankly, it makes me uncomfortable, because it's undeserved. Here's why.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

Sterne is tasked with helping to make NYC.gov more user-friendly, ensuring that agencies integrate social media opportunities and serving as an advocate for the digital media industry in New York City.". This is the first time the City has hired someone to streamline digital media communications across a broad array of City agencies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Clear definitions. With the right remote work plan in place, you can even offer work-from-home opportunities as rewards for hard work or as a company-wide benefit. We’ll cover the essentials in this post, but first, here are some key elements you need to keep in mind when creating your business plan. Practicality. Actionable items.

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Dream It

AUGUST 29, 2019

The definition of Exit Strategy from Investopedia: “The method by which a venture capitalist or business owner intends to get out of an investment that he or she has made in the past. Companies like Google are making acquisitions when they need to fill a critical gap in technology and see an opportunity (i.e. Take Google as an example.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 8, 2013

Don''t get me wrong, VCs (at bigger funds than mine) do quite well and are definitely in the top 1%, but the money that most VCs will see over a decade, partners at Blackstone probably made last year. If you''re the kind of person that needs immediate and constant feedback, this isn''t the right asset class for you.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 1, 2015

To know that while acquiring a business in China will help you globalize faster it most certainly will take you off of your most immediate problems at home and that dominating your national opportunity first is far better than being spread thinly across two complex opportunities. Bring it on. So you become jaded. Disappearing messages?

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

The reality is that fundraising looks more like this: Show me a big opportunity, a great plan, a team whose career has led up to this moment through their experience and homework and show something outstanding that they pulled off that separates them from the pack—a “rabbit out of a hat”, if you will—and I’ll show you a funded team.

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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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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

I started in 2007 with a thesis that my primary investment decision would be about the team (70%) and only afterward about the market opportunity (30%). Given how much opportunity is out there, 2-3 good ones a year is doable. Even if we miss on lots of great opportunities. By definition this means others will doubt you.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

I think what I am most passionate about is having the opportunity to connect my interests, my career and experience with the change I want to achieve in my community. What are you most passionate about in your work?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 9, 2013

Or one opportunity, to seize everything you ever wanted. 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 ]. Right now, Plan A! You better lose yourself in the music, the moment. Startup Advice'

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 21, 2020

Weekends and weekdays no longer hold their traditional definition; I am most often feeling great about the way I use my time. There is always an opportunity to do things differently. By focusing on the top priorities, you will definitely move the needle forward. Given the choice, would you change jobs?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2014

So this was definitely an introduction I was going to take. We did a full-court press led by Steven because once we decided this was the team we wanted to work with and this opportunity mapped to our belief system that content + tech will build a generation of great Internet companies.

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MAY 18, 2014

Great programmers are artists, for sure, but rock stars is about the last definition I’d choose. When Tristan brought me samples of other skin & healthcare products targeting the African American community it was clear to me that he had the opportunity to build a massive brand.

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. We dive deeper into the definition in our 2022 Annual Report. Internally, we’ve begun using the term “founder-market-geography fit” to describe this idea.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

A key reason many companies are compelled to consider external hiring strategies when they’re trying to diversify their leadership teams is because they don’t have a sufficiently diverse talent pipeline internally, ready for promotion when the opportunity arises. Set internal succession plans in place. Clarify your EVP.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes. So he founded his own company to do just that. Can you explain the efforts and goals of Green Depot?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

I know that “mission driven” sounds nebulous or some convenient definition of anything we want to fund. When a founder is “opportunity driven” it’s too easy to quit at the first bump in the road. Mission Driven I also am looking for founders that are on a personal mission to solve a big problem. But really it’s something I look for.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

It’s probably going to happen that I’ll lose a few opportunities along the way—but I also think it’s going to happen that someone reaches out to me because of what they heard and wants to work with me because of it. Quietly sticking to investing means wasting the opportunity to do good. But does that mean we can’t talk about it?

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AUGUST 24, 2020

This problem set is an opportunity for Mayor Bill de Blasio, normally New York City’s easiest man to find in a crowd, to show up as a leader. Months ago, de Blasio outsourced this opportunity to something called the “Fair Recovery Task Force”. Unfortunately, he has become the Big Apple’s biggest missing person—literally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

Between being a husband and a father, I get ample opportunity to engage in activities outside of managing a business. Loneliness is definitely a reality in entrepreneurship. We all have different definitions of success. “My greatest source of relief from business responsibilities and mental stress is my family.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2012

“Lean” is great in the early days but if you discover an attractive market opportunity you need to get “fat” really quickly or somebody else will. But my definition of the word is much broader. .” This is a frequent theme of mine when asked to speak to audience about the VC industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2024

Sure, it is an opportunity to give back, but that is just the tip of the iceberg. If you have the opportunity to participate, seize it—it is a journey of inspiration, growth, and invaluable connections. Can I join the next season, too?” – Arshad Bholim, EO Uganda Are you interested in getting involved with GSEA?

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Andreessen Horowitz

AUGUST 30, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS Bits v atoms It’s important to recognize that while the impact that generative AI can have on “bits” is substantial—since generative AI can “manipulate” those bits very easily—we’re probably too early to see a massive opportunity in “atoms” businesses. As technology continues to improve, the answer is an unequivocal “yes.”

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

These markets represent about $600 billion of total spend between them, leaving tons of opportunities for startups to disrupt and grow large. That is the definition of Disruptive Technology. There are many opportunities to expand margins beyond the traditional brokerage business of YouTube networks.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

I wish people understood the sheer amount of thought pattern processes and activity in the mind of an entrepreneur, and the way they see opportunities when others don’t. For example, where one sees obstacles and problems, another sees opportunities for learning and growth. The mind of an entrepreneur is both a gift and a curse.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 11, 2020

Called “Finding North (Again),” it explores emerging trends and how to create opportunity from this period of chaos. . This is an opportunity: How will we adapt and change , to do what we do in a very different world? Humans are adaptable and we will definitely find a way through this.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In some ways it feels like a company that has gone partially remote—where you still get certain types of interaction on “office days” that you can’t get at home, but it’s definitely not what it was. Here’s to the next 20 years of posting!

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

With what she gained as Fellow, she took on the opportunity to prepare her team in Suriname to be part of the International Robotics Olympics. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. Ashna has always been somebody who sees opportunity and acts on it. How would you like people to remember you and YHS? “As

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

It’s a shame because the ability to nail these presentations at key conferences can be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to influence journalists, business partners, potential employees, customers and VCs. It definitely is an IQ test thing for me. Most people suck at presenting to big groups. Show some energy! .

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Y Combinator

JULY 20, 2021

First Data Engineer at YC : 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.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 29, 2016

If you walk away from a "no" without any ideas on what you could have done better, especially if you're consistently getting turned down, then you're missing out on a learning opportunity. Let's not forget the possibility that the lesson to be learned is that perhaps your idea just isn't a very good one.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Apoorva was looking to bring on a non-technical co-founder as he entered YC, and my epic bad decision was not to jump at the opportunity to join Instacart at that moment. What advice do you have for people in fast-growing companies about being a team-player but also taking advantage of the unique opportunity it provides?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Recently I wrote a post arguing to make the definition of a Startup more inclusive than that to which Silicon Valley, fueled by Venture Capital return profiles, would sometimes like to attach to the word. A local tech winner really creates a generational technology opportunity in the way nothing else can. San Diego has Qualcomm.

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