September, 2024

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Scaling and Growth Insights from EO Members on the 2024 Inc. 5000 List

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) propels the world forward by empowering entrepreneurs with the community, tools, and support they need to unlock their full potential as they grow their businesses. With our commitment to driving transformational growth in our members’ lives, EO is proud to congratulate the 228 member-owned companies that earned a coveted spot on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list , which celebrates the fastest-growing privately owned companies in the United States based on three-

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What I Learned Coaching VCs for the Last Year and What’s Next

This is going to be BIG.

About a year ago, I asked why more VCs aren’t using coaches. Given the uncertain career paths for VCs, the unique dynamics around partner promotion within and across firms, and lack of clear direction on how to best spend your time on a day to day basis, it felt like investors would benefit from talking to someone who could provide some guidance. After all, it’s something they recommend founders do.

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Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy

Venture Well

Entrepreneurs whose innovations have been funded by the American-Made Solar Prize and the JEDI Contest and a mentor who worked closely with applicants share their insights into the competition and its benefits. The post Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy appeared first on VentureWell.

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INBIA - Untitled Article

INBIA

As Enterprise Support Organizations (ESOs), we are continually seeking ways to improve our services and offer better assistance to our food-based clients who wish to scale their businesses. The first step in this process is introspection. We will identify areas of improvement and strategize on how best to enhance our capabilities. What internally would we need to do as ESO's to better help ourselves and to better assist our clients with scaling?

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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VC Investing in BRICS Countries: Brazil

The Seraf Compass

Join Seraf for an engaging and informative webinar on VC investing in BRICS countries, with an emphasis on the exciting opportunities in Brazil. This event is tailored for venture capitalists, startup founders, and investors eager to delve into the high-growth potential within Brazil's dynamic market.

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6 Lessons Learned on My Journey to Bring Sustainability to the Events Industry

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Starting out in public relations and marketing, I always loved events. What began as a passion for crafting unique experiences has evolved into a dedicated mission to make events more sustainable and impactful. When I founded Analog Events over eight years ago, I set out to challenge the norms of the event industry, transforming a simple idea into a force for change.

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The VC tide has gone out. A real innovation wave is now arriving.

Founders Coop

For years after the dotcom bubble burst, being a founder was weird and hard. Things were just starting to pick up again when the bottom fell out of the global economy. The GFC kicked off the most sustained period of fiscal and monetary stimulus in modern times. Just as the Fed was coming off the gas COVID hit, forcing a quick return to zero interest rates plus a massive new liquidity pulse to keep the lights on after we all went home.

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Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy

Venture Well

Entrepreneurs whose innovations have been funded by the American-Made Solar Prize and the JEDI Contest and a mentor who worked closely with applicants share their insights into the competition and its benefits. The post Accelerating Climate Justice Through Solar Energy appeared first on VentureWell.

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Rotunda Capital Partners Strategically Invests in Family-owned Mama Lycha

American Entrepreneurship

Private-equity firm has a track record of accelerating the growth of family-owned businesses. Private equity firm Rotunda Capital Partners focuses on transforming family-founder-owned companies into data-driven platforms that lead to accelerated growth. The firm’s latest investment into family-owned Mama Lycha, the leading provider of branded Latin American foods, was announced this week.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Keys to Effective Angel Group Management: Webinar

The Seraf Compass

Join Seraf for an insightful session where we will explore strategies and techniques to optimize the management of angel groups. Whether you are a seasoned angel investor or new to the world of angel investing, this webinar will provide valuable insights to help you enhance your group's efficiency and success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and take your angel group management skills to the next level.

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Unlocking New Horizons in SaaS: Why Silicon Valley Investors and Corporations Should Attend the Korean SaaS Showcase

AsiaTechDaily

Korean SaaS Titans with $100M Revenue to Showcase in Silicon Valley: Exclusive Two-Day Event Announced The future of cloud computing is poised for transformation as ten leading South Korean SaaS […]

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How Embracing the Change Curve Empowered Me To Grow as an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The ability to embrace change is a fundamental skill for any founder. Growing a business from the ground up requires being willing and able to adapt as your product evolves, your market changes, and your customer base grows. And while entrepreneurs tend to be more inclined to embrace change than most people, that doesn’t mean it’s always easy for us.

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“One Thing You Wish People Better Understood About Venture Capital” – Part I, featuring Andre Charoo, Bill Clerico, Ryan Hoover, Amy Saper, and Dan Teran.

Hunter Walk

I asked some investor friends to share, as the title suggests, one thing they wished people better understood about venture capital. There were no ground rules other than to specify that ‘people’ could be founders, politicians, LPs, etc and that it would be default attributed but anonymous if they desired. Here are the first batch of responses (with some of my reactions).

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Meet American-Made Solar Prize Finalist Monique Dyers of EmpowerSun Solutions

Venture Well

Monique Dyers, founder and CEO of EmpowerSun Solutions, shares her experiences with being a finalist for the American-Made Solar Prize Round 7 and winner of the JEDI Contest. The post Meet American-Made Solar Prize Finalist Monique Dyers of EmpowerSun Solutions appeared first on VentureWell.

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Disruptive Technology Startups Selected for Morgan Stanley’s Inclusive Ventures Lab

American Entrepreneurship

25 seed and early-stage startups participate in a 5-month long program ending with a Demo Day showcasing their disruptive innovation For its 2024 global accelerator cohort, Morgan Stanley received thousands of applications. The global financial services firm narrowed its selection down to 25 companies for its I nclusive Ventures Lab. Drawing from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), twelve of the 25 companies are U.S.

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Behind the Scenes of Angel Investing: Engaging Group Members

The Seraf Compass

In this article, we'll explore the importance of effective angel group management and how it plays a crucial role in creating a supportive and productive environment for all members.

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TNB Aura to Invest $30 Million in Philippine Startups Over Three Years

AsiaTechDaily

Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm TNB Aura plans to invest around $30 million in startups in the Philippines over the next three years.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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Is it Your Intuition or Your Next Million-Dollar Mistake?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Fail Fast, Sunk Cost: Two Sides of One Costly Coin In a recent article, I discussed the problem with “ Failing Fast ” — essentially, relying on your gut to make decisions without data. A reader pointed out that avoiding Failing Fast could lead to another costly issue—namely, the Sunk Cost Fallacy (SCF), where companies double down on bad investments rather than cut their losses, potentially wasting millions.

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The New Software GTM Playbook

Tomasz Tunguz

The first version of the SaaS GTM playbook was written twenty years ago. Salesforce championed it. Mark Roberge published The Sales Acceleration Formula about Hubspot’s journey. Over the next two decades, we analyzed, quantified, instrumented, & optimized many aspects of the SaaS GTM. Account executive to SDR ratios, sales cycle lengths, conversion rates, customer acquisition costs, customer lifetime values, net dollar retention.

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It Takes An Innovation Ecosystem To Grow a Student Entrepreneur

Venture Well

Angel Teagle was a student at Elizabeth City State University with an idea that would become Car Seat Companion. An ecosystem of resources helped him grow into an entrepreneur. The post It Takes An Innovation Ecosystem To Grow a Student Entrepreneur appeared first on VentureWell.

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Upcoming Venture Atlanta Conference Spotlights Southeast U.S. Entrepreneurs

American Entrepreneurship

Startups, early-stage and growth-stage companies present their models to a gathering of angel investors and venture capital firms The Venture Atlanta Conference, set to take place on October 8-9, 2024, at The Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall, is one of the most anticipated entrepreneurial events in the southeast U.S. business ecosystem.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.

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Zain Jaffer: Family Office Investor Interview

The Seraf Compass

We had the opportunity to interview Zain Jaffer, with Zain Ventures. Here, he provides insights in investing as a family office.

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Enterprise Singapore and Google Cloud Partner to Accelerate AI Innovation Among Startups and SMEs

AsiaTechDaily

Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) has partnered with Google Cloud to launch new initiatives to drive the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across startups and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore.

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EO Members Share 7 Life Lessons to Celebrate EO’s 37th Anniversary

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Happy Anniversary, EO! On 17 September 2024, the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) celebrates 37 years of supporting entrepreneurs with the connection, tools, and learning they need to make a meaningful impact on the world. It’s a milestone that mirrors the path of an entrepreneur at age 37: Experienced, accomplished, yet still brimming with untapped potential.

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Where is the Budget for AI Coming From?

Tomasz Tunguz

Morgan Stanley surveyed a group of CIOS to understand the sources of AI budget. If hyperscalers deploy $100b in capex on AI this year & legions of software vendors hawk AI solutions, the money to justify it must come from somewhere. 41% of CIOs said net new spend. 35% said existing software spend. Only 6% said it would come from professional services.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr