Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2021

Entrepreneurial success hinges on generating breakthrough ideas. But we have cognitive biases that keep us stuck in well-worn patterns of thinking. In the book Alien Thinking , three innovation professors at IMD Business School argue that people who generate truly breakthrough ideas look at their world like aliens–outsiders unburdened by the assumptions, biases and conventional thinking that constrain imagination.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2021

Ever meet someone and something feels… off? It could be any number of things—like someone’s being overly transactional or that they’re just not being upfront. Perhaps they’re being overly agreeable—as if they don’t really stand for anything and they’re willing to tell you whatever you need to hear to get your support for something they’re working on.

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Venture Well

MARCH 16, 2021

In honor of World Water Day 2021, we’re highlighting common obstacles that water hardware startups face, and offering advice in overcoming these challenges. The post water hardware startups: navigating the challenges and opportunities appeared first on VentureWell.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MARCH 17, 2021

There are these news moments that we remember vividly forever. The plane flying into the World Trade Center. The mob breaking into the Capitol. Reagan at the Berlin Wall. Just writing the words, I can see the images in my head. Our portfolio company Recount Media is all about these moments. Recount captures them quickly and concisely and shares them on social media and other digital platforms so that the world can see what is going on around them.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 19, 2021

Contributed by Winnie Hart, an EO Houston member who serves on EO’s Board of Directors. Hart is an author, brand strategist and the CEO of TwinEngine and Brand in the Box. In March 2020 as the global pandemic began—long before work-from-home and Zoom fatigue were issues—we asked Hart about her experience leading her business through crisis. The article, which originally appeared on EO’s Inc.com channel in March 2020, has garnered nearly 38,000 page views and is posted here in its entirety: We

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UBI Global

MARCH 19, 2021

This new study by UBI Global opens in August 2021 Join UBI Global as we examine the transformative year in innovation with the Triumph of Innovation impact study. This new study will identify success within the global innovation ecosystem despite the immense challenges brought on by the pandemic in 2020. By celebrating the transformations made […].

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

Are you thinking about starting your own business but putting off the idea because you just crossed fifty? If yes, then you’re making a big mistake. According to the latest Hiscox report, 68% of encore entrepreneurs (who start at fifty) earn more than what they used to do in their previous job. ‘When to leap in the business world’ always attract different opinions.

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The Seraf Compass

MARCH 17, 2021

Watching your family lose their home to entrepreneurial failure would scare a lot of people right into a conventional non-entrepreneurial career. Not Jon Strimling. The son of a semiconductor equipment entrepreneur, and the grandson and great grandson of entrepreneurs, he’d grown up around entrepreneurship as a way of life. Jon saw first hand the empowerment that comes with entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2021

Michael Li. Contributor. Share on Twitter. Tianhui Michael Li is founder of The Data Incubator , an eight-week fellowship to help Ph.D.s and postdocs transition from academia into industry. Previously, he headed monetization data science at Foursquare and has worked at Google, Andreessen Horowitz, J.P. Morgan and D.E. Shaw. More posts by this contributor.

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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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UBI Global

MARCH 19, 2021

What you need to know about the next World Benchmark Study Since 2013, UBI Global has conducted the World Benchmark Study, an analysis of the impact and performance of hundreds of business incubators and accelerators from around the world. Our members consist of over 1,200 business incubators, business accelerators, and corporate open innovation teams, who […].

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 15, 2021

COVID-19 has changed consumer behavior. Now, more and more people are expecting seamless digital experiences across industries. This means companies have to adopt the latest tools and technology to delight customers who are increasingly becoming digital-savvy. According to the latest Square study , retailers and restaurants are adapting to consumer behavior changes and turning to technology to grow in 2021.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 15, 2021

“It’s good to learn from your mistakes. It’s better to learn from other people’s mistakes.” Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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TechCrunch

MARCH 19, 2021

Ideally, it is expected of every business to reach its customers effectively. However , that’s not the case as limiting factors that hinder proper digital communication come into play at different growth stages. Termii , a Nigerian communications platform-as-a-service startup that solves this problem for African businesses, announced today that it has closed a $1.4 million seed round.

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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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Feedough

MARCH 18, 2021

Ideating digital products is easy. It all stems from ‘I wish I had an app or a platform for…’. But designing the same takes effort and special skills. And unfortunately, not everyone possesses such skills. What if there were a platform to help you create digital products, regardless of your design or technical background? Welcome, Uizard. Advertisement Uizard – Startup Review By Feedough.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

Rodney Sampson and Cate Luzio spoke at the Survive and Thrive Summit , hosted and produced by Ramon Ray of Smart Hustle Media. The first two Summits were held earlier in 2020 and the next one will be in the spring of 2021. Registration is free. If you don’t want to miss when the event date is announced and when registration opens up, sign up for our newsletter.

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StartupNation

MARCH 17, 2021

If you’re interested in garnering visibility for your business now, or in the future, you’ll want a press kit. Alternatively referred to as a media kit, press kits can be one of the most valuable resources that you invest time and money into, as they consist of elements that you will use over and over again throughout the lifespan of your new business.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 17, 2021

Policybazaar has raised $75 million as the Indian online insurance platform looks to expand its presence in UAE and Middle East. Sarbvir Singh, chief executive of Policybazaar, told TechCrunch that the startup had raised $75 million, but didn’t elaborate. Falcon Edge Capital led the new tranche of investment in the Indian startup, which has raised about $630 million to date, according to research firm Tracxn.

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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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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 18, 2021

Be the person people want to follow Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 17, 2021

COVID-19 has caused many people to pivot unexpectedly. From CEOs to stay-at-home parents to educators, everyone had to learn quickly how to shift and embrace this new normal. But pivoting in business is not for everyone. Some businesses are better off weathering the storm while others would be smart to shift as soon as possible. How do you know which category you fall under?

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StartupNation

MARCH 16, 2021

To build successful businesses, entrepreneurs must fall in love with solving customer problems more than their own ideas. Entrepreneurs often rush to build and test their ideas using the lean startup methodology. They are taught and believe that they should “fail fast.” Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs do a great job failing. Harvard reports that 95% of new products fail.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2021

As NASA is quick to remind people, the investments it funnels toward space exploration often wind up improving life on Earth — and it’s now in the business of speeding up some of that work through startups. SMART, a startup founded in 2020, has a partnership with NASA through the Space Act Agreement and is part of the agency’s formal Startup Program that aims to commercialize some of its innovations.

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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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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MARCH 17, 2021

A Quantitative Approach to Trust Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Several small businesses struggle when it comes to picking the best marketing strategies for their businesses. This is especially the case when it comes to the digital space. However, with companies such as Deluxe, you can learn even more about how to be found better online. Amanda Brinkman is the Chief Brand Officer at Deluxe. It’s a company that is committed to helping financial institutions and small businesses grow.

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StartupNation

MARCH 18, 2021

If you’re looking for Pinterest tips that will explode your traffic, you have landed in the right place. If your new website is struggling for traffic, it’s time to leverage this powerful marketing tool. Most people don’t realize that Pinterest is a place where shoppers go to find things to buy. It’s a visual search engine, and a largely untapped resource for many brands.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 16, 2021

Jim Jackson developed timber and farmland in Eastern Washington, protected from coastal rains by the peaks of the Cascade mountains, building out a clutch of apple farms and other properties on the state’s sunny side for 40 years. Traditionally, he raised money to expand operations for his farms through his existing network, which meant asking previous investors to pool together and come up with the cash.

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