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? This document was written during the first week of the 21-day lockdown in South Africa.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 13, 2019

The company’s misogynist culture was well documented before Susan Fowler tipped the scales in 2017 and I don’t recall a single investor saying anything about it up to that point. Perhaps I’m being too cynical, but when the problems get this big, I think I’d rather hear “I could have done more” than “I tried”.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

If you’ve ever had to take out a loan, you know just how many documents are involved in the approval process. Ocrolus is a startup that is hoping to change that with an automation platform that it says analyzes financial documents with over 99% accuracy. It’s a lot. We wanted to create a new way of doing this.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 2, 2012

If you're going to start a company instead of working for someone else, you're definitely putting something at risk--current income, opportunity cost, some social capital perhaps. Put all the right legal documents in place--co-founder agreements, privacy policies, etc. You must wear a helmet. Get some bright lights and reflectors.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2018

These collective sets of documents form the basis of what somebody looking at investing would call “financial due diligence.” What happens is 18–20 firms access the data room and download all of your documents. Most entrepreneurs (and VCs raising from LPs) think this means progress. It doesn’t.

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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. Document management? Bring it on.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 12, 2022

There are several benefits of virtual onboarding for new employees: Convenience Quick and efficient training Structured training schedules Opportunities to record training calls for easy access Provides a high-quality experience that is scalable for the organization.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 19, 2011

Yet, we’re driving teens and kids to the internet as the main and sometimes only method of socialization, because we’re closing off all of their other free range opportunity to meet and discover new people. Online social tools can very much increase the amount of socialization done in the real world.

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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. .” This is a frequent theme of mine when asked to speak to audience about the VC industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2020

If you’re a business owner who has survived the conversion to remote work, you could have a lucrative opportunity in front of you: job demand. However, employment opportunities are scarce. Microsoft Teams, a platform that allows users to share documents, send messages and chat over video saw a 500 percent uptick in conference calls.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DECEMBER 11, 2019

She saw a need for local artisans in this community to be given the same opportunities as those in the modern industry. The history of cutarras is not clearly documented: Oral tradition tells us that cutarras first appeared in Panama with the arrival of the Spaniards, who introduced cattle into the lands of the Azuero peninsula.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Before you know it, you are swamped and missing out on important opportunities! Are you using a locked file cabinet for confidential legal documents? You may come across documents that should be given to your colleagues or materials that belong to your office library or common office shelf. R is for Re-examine Your Belongings.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2024

The AI “stack” has emerged with Large Language Models and other important models (like audio, imagery, video, etc) operating in the cloud with well-documented and supported APIs that are available to developers to build on. There are opportunities every which way I look to back founders and founding teams building these new technologies.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 9, 2013

If it is a current quarter opportunity you need to allocate the appropriate level of resources to getting your order finalized. If they don’t want to share that information with you then they’re not your champion and you must continue in search of one in order to be worth investing resources in this account.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 20, 2021

So, make a point to check in with your salespeople on a regular basis, and document your findings so you can pick up on patterns in your customers’ comments. Current events might not have anything to do with my industry, but when they do, I want to be the first to know so I can make sure we’re capitalizing on opportunities.

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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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Haystack

JULY 4, 2019

I don’t think it matters what the obligation is — but rather — it’s an opportunity for the founders to supply their most passionate early supporters with information and ammunition to infuse into our conversations with downstream investors, potential candidates, and potential angels and BD prospects.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2023

As a result, it opens up opportunities for growth, innovation, adaptability, and a strong culture. Through a blend of agile methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and a desire to continually improve, our organization has unlocked unbounded potential, fostering growth, innovation, and a company we love to work both in and on.

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Andreessen Horowitz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Together, these documents will help distill not only your vision for the current fundraise, but more broadly the long-term differentiation and trajectory of your company. While you have undoubtedly already shared these responses by email or live discussion, it’s helpful to see all the correspondence documents in one place.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 14, 2022

CEO Ryan Anderson said that the proceeds will be put toward pursuing new market opportunities, specifically in the nonprofit, insurance, and public sectors, and “further evolv[ing] the [Filevine platform] to meet changing legal demands.” “[I] built Filevine alongside co-founders to fill this void in the enterprise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

A barrage of documents and manuals can be overwhelming — and, let’s be honest, they’re not the most digestible type of content you can put in front of new remote hires. Excellent video content has the unique advantage of being able to convey nuance, tone, and even emotion to bridge the gap where other media falls short.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

South Korea’s largest accelerator program– the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC) is the unique opportunity for global startups to enter the flourishing market of Asia. “We believe that Korea has excellent technology as well as opportunities. KSGC is now accepting applications for its 2023 edition from April 10 to May 18, 2023.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 24, 2022

4) Document systems and processes. Systemise and document everything. Methodically work through the key areas of your business, tidying and documenting your databases, systems and processes. Prepare and package your business for sale, to ensure the opportunity is obvious and desirable. 6) Selling your business.

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Andreessen Horowitz

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Our view is that 1) the latest advancements in AI offer a massive enablement opportunity to support our clinicians and 2) this can’t happen without the help of forward-thinking policymakers laying the payment infrastructure for AI-enabled care. Clinicians should be able to drive better results while keeping more of their revenue.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

The initiative includes expanding visa opportunities and proposing tax system revisions concerning stock options to attract and retain highly skilled professionals. According to the report , the Ministry of Economy recently introduced guidelines outlining support measures to strengthen startups in Japan.

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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. In a remote setting, dispersed or disorganized documents only brings confusion. Promote transparent and effective communication. And fear not!

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 24, 2021

This window of opportunity was driven by the pandemic as we saw a lot of companies become distributed and go remote,” CEO Babcock told TechCrunch. There was no longer the opportunity to tap on people’s shoulders in the office, so much of the training was left to people’s own devices.”.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 1, 2021

The company said its APIs verify personal documents and information by searching in public and private databases “quickly and pursuant to the compliance rules.” We still have a lot to achieve in Brazil, but we see a big opportunity for us to take our mission even further.”. Its investors are, naturally, bullish.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 9, 2023

K-Startup Grand Challenge is an excellent opportunity for global startups looking to expand their business to the most advanced market of Korea and further to Asia’s markets for their innovative products and services. In 2022, KSGC attracted 2,653 teams from 122 countries worldwide, recording the highest-ever competition rate of 52:1.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Introductory calls usually start with the lender seeking out information about, at a minimum: the company’s business overview, market opportunity and revenue model, funding history, valuation of last round, and what the company is looking to achieve with this debt raise. This usually takes about a week.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

But in recent years, corporate docs are being drawn up in English to facilitate communication both inside Switzerland’s various language regions and foreign capital, and investment documentation is modeled after the U.S. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? Ten years ago startups were unusual. is incredible.

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StartupNation

MARCH 17, 2021

Press kits are your opportunity to lay out the details of your business. This document should also highlight any major accomplishments or awards. A frequently asked questions (FAQ) document is a great resource to include in your press kit, allowing you to share information that doesn’t easily fit into the other sections.

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TechCrunch

JULY 30, 2021

Three out of five respondents said their companies don’t have a documented plan to handle a leadership change, even though, by that same ratio, they acknowledge that a documented plan is the biggest determinant in seamless transitions. But this documented history cannot be a hagiography of the departing CEO.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The S-1 document, which was filed Friday with the U.S. The S-1 document provides a first look at Rivian’s financial data and other insights into the company as well as the risks and opportunities it faces. Securities and Exchange Commission, does not include terms for its offering. Inside the S-1.

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StartupNation

MARCH 8, 2021

If you’re a solopreneur creating these documents for the first time, make sure they’re inclusive from the start. What can you do: Gather your team today to share with them the promotional equation you will be implementing in your business to ensure an unbiased and equal opportunity for all employees moving forward.

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AsiaTechDaily

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

With its vision of creating opportunities for people to prosper and enjoy life, MONIX offers humanized, AI-driven FINNIX application to over 36 million Thai people as a means to also help address the country’s informal debt problems. 1 financial application in Southeast Asia and become the best financial friend ever.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2021

We used what we know about language and healthy communication from the millions of documents we’ve processed at Writer to come up with 11 words and phrases to remove from your VC pitch deck: Negative associations. You want them focused on the opportunity. just X percent”.

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