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Who Are Your Entrepreneurs?

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We know that entrepreneurs create all net new jobs—but what’s their impact in your community? Do you know who your entrepreneurs are and how many jobs they create?

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Board Dynamics - Fixing Interpersonal Problems With the Nuclear Approach

The Seraf Compass

The need for an expression like “hacking the board” reflects the fact that for startups, dealing with a board is about making the best of a situation the founder did not create and cannot fully control. So far we’ve discussed hacks for advising CEOs on planning and running a board meeting, a checklist of expectations of board conduct, handling difficult personas, recognizing the sources of interpersonal conflict and how to fix them gently.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. She created the organization out of her passion for social entrepreneurial impact. Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation.

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6 Innovation Secrets We Learned in London

UBI Global

How Innovation Will Survive and Thrive Last week’s GCV Symposium was a fantastic event that brought the venture capital ecosystem together. Founder and CEO James Mawson and his team created an exciting event full of impactful collaborations, new technology, and insights on uncovering startups. This article shares 6 innovation secrets we learned in London.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Inventing Solutions to Prevent Ocean Pollution

Venture Well

Despite ominous data about the harmful impact - and volume - of ocean pollution, there’s a wave of early-stage innovators determined to address the issue. The post Inventing Solutions to Prevent Ocean Pollution appeared first on VentureWell.

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Why Every Startup Needs to Shift Its Focus From the Checkbook to Cash Flow

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Written for EO by Terry Lammers , certified valuation analyst and managing member of Innovative Business Advisors. . After 24 years of raising children, my wife and I will become empty nesters soon. When I see a young couple with children, I think, “How the heck did we raise three kids into responsible adults?” That feeling reminds me of what starting a business can be like: It’s expensive.

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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Insights: Insider Tips for Building Relationships with Foundations

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Read these tips from foundation leaders on how entrepreneurship ecosystem builders can develop relationships with foundations that invest in community economic development.

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Design Thinking: Refresh Your Business Model and Insert Creativity into Your Routine

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

The YSEALI Network’s #TechTuesday Design Thinking webchat provides powerful insights about the advantages that “design thinking” can bring to any undertaking. U.S. Department of State Program Officer Sam Gordon interviewed Adriel Luis, a curator at the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, capturing his passion for this innovative method for solving problems.

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Funding Friday: DefendCrypto.org

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

As expected, the SEC sued USV’s portfolio company Kik this week. Here is Kik’s response to the news : This part of Kik’s response explains that the SEC is stretching the interpretation of the Howey ruling (from almost a century ago) in its efforts to claim jurisdiction of crypto token regulation: For the reasons set forth in our Wells Submission, the SEC’s complaint against Kik is based on a flawed legal theory.

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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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Key Takeaways From Startup Grind Global

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Carlo G. Santoro attended the 2019 Startup Grind Global as an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) ambassador and mentor. He has been an EO Melbourne member for almost 25 years and is currently the managing director of RetailCare. After the Startup Grind Global conference, he took time to reflect on the lessons he learned from the many early-stage entrepreneurs he spoke with.

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The Amazon Shadow Economy

Revolution

The news that Blackstone purchased nearly $18B of warehouse real estate reflects a trend that I think is just now coming into full view: the Amazon shadow economy. Over the last several years, it’s become clear that Amazon’s capabilities and demand are starting to outpace even Amazon itself. When two-day shipping was rolling out to Prime subscribers, only products housed in Amazon-owned warehouses were eligible for Prime’s free two-day benefit, allowing Amazon to drive greater usage of its profi

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3 Ways to Turn a Profit While Doing Good

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Looking to make a positive impact along with a profit? Learn about social entrepreneurship from this group of diverse and experienced social entrepreneurs, who talk about their experiences running businesses that make profits and benefit their surrounding communities in a GIST TechConnect program on turning a profit while doing good. Mike Ravenscroft (Moderator), Program Director of C5 Capital.

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Foundations, Philanthropy + Entrepreneurship: How to Capitalize Entrepreneurial Strategies

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What role do foundations play in entrepreneurship—and how do they measure success?

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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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Christina Shaw on Being a Single Parent, Running Her Agency, and Finding the Right People

Smart Hustle Magazine

People automatically think single parents are always struggling and stressed out, but Christina Shaw, owner of an Allstate Agency on Long Island since 2009 and single mom to 2 girls, says that for her, that’s simply not true. She says that she’s not struggling financially, she’s not stressed out, and that she has great balance in her life. “I’m really blessed to do something that I love.”.

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Plastic: The Problem And Its Impact

Impact Hub

WWF and Impact Hub join forces for the oceans. This blog post is part of a wider campaign aiming to share knowledge about environmental challenges within our communities. “Plastics have transformed our lives: revolutionized medicine, lighten every car and jumbo jet today, saving fuel—and pollution. In the form of clingy, light-as-air wraps, they extend the life of fresh food.

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Digital marketing strategy: drive leads or build brand?

NZ Entrepreneur

Digital marketing success can be highly subjective. In my opinion, companies are either far too focused on the end sale or the conversion campaign, or they’re on the other end of the spectrum and are only worried about the brand and feel-good creative. So should your digital strategy be focused on driving leads or building your brand? Answer: Your digital marketing must look after both the short term and the long term.

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Being Entrepreneurial about Growing Entrepreneurship

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When our first expansion customer called, we knew we had a proven value proposition. We had survived our infancy. So how did we get there?

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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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Why It’s a Bad Idea to Invest in Good Ideas

Smart Hustle Magazine

For a long time, entrepreneurs have been asking one question: What makes a successful small business? Good Ideas Aren't Enough. According to Albert Savoia , the first Engineering Director at Google, it’s not enough to have a good idea that is executed well. He says that too many prospects when asked would rather invest in the idea of the product than to buy it.

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Some Upcoming Training Programs

EntreWorks Consulting

If you’re in the market for professional development opportunities, I’ve got some training programs for you to consider. Over the next couple of months, I’ll be leading several training efforts that might be worth your while. They include: June 18-19: National CEDS Forum (Columbus, OH): I’ll be leading a session on economic diversification and resilience, discussing how the regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) process can help regions make smart decisions about their e

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Delegation Sharing Oklahoma’s Good News Bioscience Story at BIO International Convention

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Kevan Goff-Parker. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. PHILADELPHIA — More than 40 Oklahoma bioscience and industry experts from a wide array of fields are busy telling global industry leaders about the state’s successes in the bioscience sector during the BIO International Conference held Tuesday through Thursday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

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Taller con María Ximena Cediel: Empoderamiento juvenil para el desarrollo comunitario

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Título: Empoderamiento juvenil para la construcción de una sociedad equitativa. Resumen: Esta charla describirá cómo los emprendedores pueden contribuir a ayudar a la juventud a generar ideas de negocio rentables con los recursos disponibles en zonas asociadas con la pobreza. Ponente: María Ximena Cediel. Fecha: 15 de junio. Hora: Sobre las 10:00 a.m. en El Salvador.

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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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Information Flow: Essentials of Venture Capital Fund Reporting [Part II]

The Seraf Compass

In Part I of this article we discussed the importance of reporting for early stage funds and what information a fund manager needs to properly track performance. Now we'll take a closer look at the most critical metrics used to measure performance, what information should be included when sending reports to LPs, and how to best communicate with investors.

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From Heartbreak Comes Purpose

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Written for EO by Adam Dailey (pictured above, right), an EO San Diego member and CEO of Funly Events. On the morning of Monday, 4 March 2019, I was easing myself into the week. I practiced my morning routine with intention. I waited to turn on my phone, holding off the inevitable flow of business-related messages. When I did turn on my phone, however, the flurry of emails and texts that came through weren’t about business.

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Ascend BioVentures helps determine right path for health care discoveries

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. It’s really difficult to invent new drug therapies. Research and development can take decades. Once a potential drug appears viable, testing for safety and efficacy adds more years. At every stage, risk of failure is extreme. Ascend BioVentures, a pharmaceutical accelerator company, helps Oklahoma’s early stage therapeutics advance through the riskiest early stages of development.

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Why Trust Matters

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

Dani and Nick and the rest of the USV team worked on a talk about “Why Trust Matters” that we presented at the recent USV CEO Summit. Dani published it on the USV blog yesterday. It is a great deck. So I’m embedding it here so the AVC community can check it out.

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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.