Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 9, 2013

Network Up. Consider the case of Tradesy founder Tracy DiNunzio who could only launch her startup by giving up her bedroom for a year and earning $28,000 that allowed her to not have a full time job that year. Prices down. But what else? In the US that number is 17%, which is still too high. Add unemployment to debt.

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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? With nearly 19,000 members in over 80 countries, EO offers local, regional, and global experiences that support entrepreneurs beyond just business.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Twenty-five of them have at least one female co-founder. Fifteen had co-founders over 40. Five have LGBTQ+ founders. Three teams have African-American founders. I was reminded of this from one of my founders of non-white descent. Three of the founding teams are married couples.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

This weekend was Yom Kippur, holiest of the Jewish holidays and the day of atonement. It’s also the day when most Jewish minds are least focused since one needs to fast for 24 hours. But our rabbi captivated me this year and reminded me of one of the most important lessons I learned myself 15 years ago.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Her fibromyalgia diagnosis after university gave her even more drive to launch CAPAZ in 2018.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

The industry finally has one of their own at the helm of the largest YouTube network. My estimate is that the top 5 YouTube networks will do > $200 million net revenue in 2013 (after Google’s share). Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

on all the computers and established a network using Novell. I came across this blog post about getting a computer science degree as the best degree for getting into venture capital or working at a VC-backed start up. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not. Many of my best friends have MBAs.

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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. Validate product-market fit. “Do Leverage others’ experiences. Beware of overbuilding. Hire the best.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He is the founder of Misión Ecuador , , created to benefit entrepreneurs and owners of small- and medium-sized businesses in the country, starting in the province of Manabí after the earthquake of April 16, 2016. How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. By Shannon Courtney. to herself over and over.

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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. Smuts is currently enrolled in EO’s Accelerator program and the founder of Credo Growth. The global coronavirus pandemic has forced a widespread shift to remote work. Here’s what they shared.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

One of the best things any investor can do is to pull back from the day to day of getting pitches and think about high level trends. What areas are going to change? What areas need to be disrupted? What types of things might happen in 2012, as opposed to needing another 3-5 years to come to fruition. Reader beware.). Open Government. Calendaring.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

Maybe small amounts of money for what founders reading these pages dream of but life-changing for many. ShayCarl (a Maker Studios co-founder) in particular. 200 million views. Suck it traditional TV. TV of the future will not always have linear stories. Why would it? Gangnam Style Meets Torso TV. billion views. think Apple.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. The Kauffman Foundation found 47% of US tech founders held degrees in STEM while 34% held degrees in business, finance, and accounting. 1) Freebies for Student Tech Founders. 1) Your school.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

We live in interesting times where working at a startup is glamorized to the point that many founders even refer to their team members as “rock stars,” which to my ears is cringe worthy. 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

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Whether it’s securing investment capital, marketing a concept, recruiting new talent or leaning on peers for support and advice, having a solid network can seriously work to your benefit. Not sure how to network? Build your professional network with resources such as these: Four Cs of Networking . Preparedness.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 29, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. 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. Remain aware. Excitement?

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

For years I saw myself as the new guy in VC but then you wake up one day and realize that 50% of your peers have been doing it for less time than you and time has moved on. Somehow the world seems to be spinning faster these days than just a few years ago. It’s exhausting. Perhaps unsustainable. Lines, Not Dots. ” What do I mean?

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Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

This post is an effort to unpack what’s required of a startup accelerator to truly serve the needs of high-performing founders. Every time I talk to someone about the work we do at Founders’ Co-op , I have to first explain that we don’t really care about technology or business ideas per se. This has not been our experience.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Before launching SkySelect , Tulika co-founded DeltaBid and worked in Supply Chain as a consultant prior to that, where she played a crucial role in changing supply chain operations for many Fortune 500 companies. Thank you so much for joiningus! What motivated you to launch yourstartup? What is it that excites you about what youre building?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Contributed by Bryan Adams , the CEO and founder of Ph.Creative , a global employer branding agency. He is a prominent employer brand thought leader as well as an author , podcaster and speaker. They say good things come in threes; diversity, equity and inclusion are no exception. Leaders play a significant role in setting that foundation.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

” From the hyperbolic Jason Calacanis weighing in that “The petty VC’s did everything to deride [Naval, the co-founder of AngelList]” as though the industry was collectively s g its pants that AngelList was going to put us out of business. .” So there you have it. Must be doing something right! Bowery Capital).

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2010

Let me start by saying two things: Events like this are invaluable to startups because the significant value comes from building the network across portfolio companies and the discussion one can have with your peer group. I’m going to save that for a future blog post. And market your brand, not your personality.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Natasha Miller is an EO member in Los Angeles, and founder and Chief Experience Designer of Entire Productions , which designs, plans and produces incredible event experiences both virtually and in person. But as a founder and CEO, where can you learn such skills while simultaneously hustling to grow your company?

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Startup founders should connect with other founders at similar stages to them, and ones who are a few steps ahead.”. ” Marta Meszaros – Founder. The Cleaning Lady.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 10, 2011

More recently, Jim and Vinny the founders of Yipit taught themselves how to code to get their service up and running, after working in investment banking. Whether you're at a Plug and Play, Dogpatch, General Assembly or just hanging out in the lobby of an Ace Hotel, you're never that far from a peer group of startups in any big city.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

Groups like this offer a network of seasoned entrepreneurs who have YOUR best interests in mind and give you knowledge to apply as you see fit. Groups like this offer a network of seasoned entrepreneurs who have YOUR best interests in mind and give you knowledge to apply as you see fit. This is normal, but it doesn’t have to be!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2019

As the founder of Poe Group Advisors , a company that has been facilitating the sale and transfer of accounting firms since 2003, Brannon is no stranger to connecting people and growing an organization. Brannon is also enjoying the perks of being part of a peer group such as EO. I had time on my hands. It takes some work?no

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 26, 2018

On top of that, there are personal mentorship opportunities and huge networking events. To honor this way of sharing and growing, I have selected the six main lessons I learned as part of this global network of entrepreneurs. Nothing is more valuable than the exchange of experiences among peers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal, business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. This is an exclusive leadership program run by the Entrepreneur’s Organization , the world’s largest peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs. Successful people aren’t born that way. The numbers represent minutes.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Serunjogi founded Chipper Cash with Maijid Moujaled in 2018 to offer a no-fee peer-to-peer cross-border payment service in Africa via its app. With that said, Serunjogi says peer-to-peer money movement from the U.S. With that said, Serunjogi says peer-to-peer money movement from the U.S.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2020

McKinsey studies have also shown that companies with diverse leadership outperform their peers. Tim Hamilton is the founder and CEO of Praxent. The founder of Polar Notion , Morgan J. Additionally, “our executive team actively works to expand our network beyond typical connections. Here’s what we learned: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 24, 2020

We need to create a peer group of people committing to not laying off employees and support each other through these crazy times.”. Many of these CEOs are part of the EO community of entrepreneurs—including Tim Rettig, CEO of Intrust IT , Erin Arnold, CEO of NextStep Networking , Kristin McLane, president of CIMx. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

As a global network of successful entrepreneurs , EO is proud of its members’ commitment to doing business for good. As the founder and CEO of AmberMedia —a media company based in Berlin, Germany—Karsten has been working toward carbon neutrality for a decade. We hope that many other EO members join forces.

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peer-to-peer energy sustainability media 203

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2020

We spotted a common theme in many answers: learning—whether it’s incidental learning among peers or formal education at events. I’ve also learned a great deal from the courses that are provided.” – Lynda Stafford , EO Southeast Virginia, founder and CEO, RMGS, Inc. , Louis, founder and CEO, Warehouse of Fixtures , No.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 8, 2023

SDAC angel investors can expand their network through structured seminars, and socials, and by becoming a member of the USD President’s Club. Angels collaborate with peers, meet interesting founders, and are on the frontlines of exciting new ventures that build businesses, support families and build wealth in communities.

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peer-to-peer founder angel investing pitching 114

This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 27, 2010

The fact of the matter is, most startups, particularly ones built by young professionals with no network and no track record, aren’t going to get funded. This is the case when the requirements of these events don’t actually include building a real business or product. ” It’s true. Step #2: Pitch investors.

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