Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

Being an entrepreneur doesn’t make you a great leader, Creating opportunities for others is commendable, but true leadership goes beyond business ownership. Then I learned about the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and its chapter in Kenya from a friend and fellow member. That’s how a lot of entrepreneurs view leadership.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

We asked members of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , a global, peer-to-peer network of 14,000-plus influential business owners, what lessons they wish they’d known to ensure ongoing success before starting their companies. “If Validate product-market fit. “Do Leverage others’ experiences. Beware of overbuilding.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. Learn how other #YLAIStrong entrepreneurs are building their resilience and strengthening their businesses in the face of adversity. By Shannon Courtney. Communities, economies and trade benefit from strong businesses that have learned to weather unexpected challenges.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Heidi Zak , Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffet, Kendra Scott , Sara Blakely and Bill Gates—entrepreneurs may appear quite diverse, but they typically share a few key qualities. What makes an entrepreneur? The adage couldn’t be more true than in the context of successful entrepreneurs. A passion for connection.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 6, 2020

Like the downturns in 2008 and 2001, this has been a very trying time for entrepreneurs running startups. Many entrepreneurs are reliant on outside funding, whether angel investors, venture capitalists or strategic investors , to keep the venture going. I interviewed a number of prominent VC’s and entrepreneurs for my recent book.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

World Entrepreneurs’ Day, celebrated each 21 August, honors the innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who shape industries, drive economic growth, and inspire others. At EO, we celebrate and support entrepreneurs on World Entrepreneurs’ Day—and every day! EO supports entrepreneurs at every age and stage.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 2, 2014

” This sentiment is probably familiar to many entrepreneurs and it must certainly resonates with anybody who suspects he or she has ADD. It was called “ Delivered from Distraction ” and it outlines many successful executives with ADD and in particular some famous entrepreneurs. Often doing many things at once.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to join the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s largest membership network formed exclusively by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere? If you’re a new EO member, congratulations! If you’re a new EO member, congratulations!

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 19, 2015

You’ve had enough ladder climbing alongside peers to form some sense of human motivations. The recognition? Is work a part of life and life a part of work? Is it just the next rung in the ladder after we finish college and join the next grouping of people we’re tied to for a brief period in time? “Of course I work!”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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. Here’s what they shared: What is one lesson learned, tip, or strategy you can share with entrepreneurs who want to grow and scale?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. The biggest challenge Allen faces as an entrepreneur is finding quality people to hire and keeping them engaged. “It

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 10, 2019

Written for EO by Steven Dudley, mindset and performance coach for entrepreneurs and competitive athletes. Forum can provide value for any niche group, but it is especially valuable for entrepreneurs. At the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), members can join the right EO Forum for them. The Inner Fight. Lonely Island.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

The ultimate live event for entrepreneurs, INSPIRE + SUCCEED is coming to New Zealand for the first time in April-May, presented by Success Resources. In the full day of learning, attendees will get actionable insights from eight speaker sessions, plus the opportunity to network and connect with other entrepreneurs.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 18, 2012

I'd say it has to be payments, because knowing who your friends are gives them a natural advantage in peer to peer. Entrepreneurs. 1) Expect the angel and seed stage market to continue to stay hot. If you're just money, you are toast. If you're just money, you are toast. 7) Expect more competition to Facebook.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 15, 2024

We asked Aaron Houghton of EO Colorado to share how he overcame burnout and developed a unique solution, Dory, to help him master mental resilience, which grew into the world’s largest community dedicated solely to stress reduction for entrepreneurs. So, what does this scenario teach us as entrepreneurs?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 12, 2024

Working with driven entrepreneurs has been my life for over three decades. Being a driven entrepreneur is a blessing and a curse. Over the last 30 years, I have created five pieces of content to help driven entrepreneurs get everything they want out of their businesses and lives. It is one of my greatest joys.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 3, 2020

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Boston and CEO of Symphony Advantage , which helps CEOs achieve ongoing personal and professional success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. CEOs, entrepreneurs, business leaders?to Here’s what he shared: I invite you?CEOs, Finding My Tribe in EO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

Walton is an member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and founder of Avirtual , a company that supplies virtual employees. The global coronavirus pandemic has forced a widespread shift to remote work. The impact on our families and careers has been significant. For all these reason and many more, we’re stressed! Daily team huddles.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

I believe that market conditions drive innovation as much as great entrepreneurs do. I described that phenomenon in this post. Declining prices & margins in a small market is much less interesting. In the US that number is 17%, which is still too high. Add unemployment to debt. These types of trends are unsustainable.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

In my Twitter bio is says that I’m “ looking to invest in passionate entrepreneurs ,” which almost sounds like I was just looking for a cliché soundbite to describe myself. Passion is also the featured heavily in nearly every presentation I give to entrepreneurs or on college campuses or in talks with MBA students.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2019

By Miranda Naiman, accidental entrepreneur, motivational speaker, member of the EO Tanzania chapter and founder of Empower Limited , a Tanzanian human capital consultancy firm. Learn more about why entrepreneurs like Miranda choose EO for their peer learning, professional development and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Are you born to be an entrepreneur? Wouldn''t there be some test you could give all first time entrepreneurs to gage their entrepreneurial prowess to understand how good they''ll be at running a company? The best entrepreneurs I''ve worked with have great habits and they create great habits in their companies. It''s never luck.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 22, 2020

Entrepreneurs are resilient people. However, it is important to recognize that as an entrepreneur you can continually improve and work on building your resilience. Focusing on expanding your network to include like-minded peers and mentors is an important part of building your resilience. By Jewelle Saunders.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

I often talk about what I’m looking for when I meet with an entrepreneur. Above all else I’m looking for a genuine passion for what the entrepreneur is doing. You can sense when it is a “mission” for this entrepreneur to succeed and she will continue the journey even if success isn’t easy or immediate.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The rate is even higher among founders: Studies reveal that entrepreneurs are more prone to depression (30%) and anxiety disorders (27%) compared to non-entrepreneurs (Journal of Business Venturing). The Startup Struggle is Real — and Shouldn’t Be Silently Endured The founder’s journey can be a lonely one. The feedback?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Hybrid employees don’t hate the office — they hate commuting to it , surveys show, since commuting can take over an hour per day and cost several thousand dollars per year.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2015

If you are a 20-something tech entrepreneur you could be forgiven for thinking that seed-stage investors, Angellist Syndicates and widely available angel money always existed. Jeff and his peer group have done an excellent job at creating a new category of seed-stage VC. It is, of course, a very recent phenomenon. But not many others.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

Most entrepreneurs aren't qualified for their jobs--including about 100% of the first timers. I was talking to an entrepreneur the other day, and I asked, "Do you feel like you have a good idea of how you should be spending your time?". Many times, they get backed just because they're smart people working in an interesting area.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 22, 2021

As entrepreneurs, we go through ups and downs all the time. I am an avid entrepreneur and have now been in the events industry for 15 years. It was a very scary, uneasy time to be an entrepreneur. Contributed by Amanda Ma, founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group and EO Los Angeles member. Leaning In. Channeling fear.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 28, 2019

Costa Vasili’s story is similar to the stories of many other young entrepreneurs. With the help of the EO Accelerator program for early-stage entrepreneurs, Costa is running a values-driven translation business that aims to make a difference in the world. . What sets him apart? Costa Vasili is a son of migrant parents.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2023

It’s Small Business Week in the US, April 30 – May 6, a time to celebrate entrepreneurs and startups for their big ideas and their unrelenting drive to bring them into reality. It’s also an ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs to share experience, inspiration, and the challenges you’ve overcome to make your business a success.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 29, 2012

You need to see more patterns of success and failure than just the ones you experienced yourself as an entrepreneur. Great advisors help entrepreneurs come up with the answers themselves, versus just giving them all the answers as you see them from your own experience. Being a good angel or VC has a lot to do with pattern matching.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 26, 2015

The truth is that each firm is different and there isn’t one standard but over the years I’ve talked with enough of my peers to get sense of how many firms work. For anything that would be considered a normal investment for the partnership most firms try to make sure every partner has seen the deal and has a chance to weigh in.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Contributed by Marina Byezhanova , an EO Canada Bridge member in Montreal and the founder of Brand of a Leader , a personal branding agency that builds and scales the personal brands of entrepreneurs who inspire and make an impact. Meet Brandan Ranaldi, a 23-year-old student entrepreneur. Here is his story. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

With a curious mind, the leader will seek knowledge and understanding from a variety of sources including subordinates, peers, experts, and trusted advisors. Jackie Jenkins-Scott has more than three decades of experience in executive leadership positions in public health, higher education and corporate and non-profit governance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 29, 2020

He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Montreal chapter. . “If If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.” Nikola Tesla. Life is busy, and focus is hard to come by. Do you ever feel overwhelmed with no idea where to start? Remain aware. Excitement?

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