Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

At the start of 2020, Chelle Neff is wrapping up a decade of considerable success, growth and innovation. Green Circle Salons provide the world’s first sustainable salon solution to recover and repurpose beauty waste. Describe where the beauty industry as a whole is regarding sustainability and environmental concerns.

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Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Ive been grateful to see that support firsthand throughout my careerwhether through the passage of the JOBS Act , the creation of Opportunity Zones , or, most recently, the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) initiative. Based in Washington, D.C., according to data from the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

When Female Invest launched in 2019, it did so with the goal of creating a community where women who wanted to invest in the stock market, but weren’t sure where to start, could gain the knowledge and confidence to take the plunge. Now, its users will be able to do so all within the Female Invest platform.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

On the one hand, you’re over paying for every investment and valuations aren’t rational. That used to be called A-round investing. The biggest change for us in early-stage investing is that we now need to commit earlier. However, to be a great VC you have to hold two conflicting ideas in your head at the same time. of the fund.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

Learn what investors want to hear that triggers their investment decisions. Investors want to understand the problem or pain point the startup addresses to gain their investment. When an entrepreneur is pitching for funding, the investor should feel that they are being presented with a great opportunity to invest.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 12, 2023

Register Leading entrepreneurs and investors gathered at the ORIGIN Conference, a side event of the BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) 2023, to discuss and emphasize the importance of balancing a sustainable future with business profitability in Southeast Asia. ” said Carrie.

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Revolution

MARCH 10, 2025

When we first invested in Cambium, we were drawn to the clarity of the teams vision: create a transparent and traceable logistics operating system that takes local, fallen trees (that would otherwise end up in landfills) and turns them into high-quality, lower carbon building materials.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 16, 2025

The surge in energy demand, driven largely by AI data centers, is spurring Terabases innovative approach to digitalizing and automating solar power plant deployment supported by recent funding. Kentaro Matsui, Managing Partner at SoftBank Global Advisers, emphasized the importance of Terabases innovation in meeting growing energy demands.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 19, 2021

And I believe that for the most part, these changes are good for early-stage company formation and innovation. ” Unlike public markets, private market investments are held for many years, often a decade or more. I think independent control is the most sustainable solution.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a recent board meeting, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) proudly unveiled its latest investments in six exceptional tech enterprises situated in central and northern Pennsylvania, totaling $725,000. The funding provided by Ben Franklin is a catalyst for rapid growth and innovation.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Today we’re proud to talk more about Grove Labs – we really hope you’ll quickly check out this innovative product and we think many of you will be as impressed with Grove as we have been. The initial investment certainly wasn’t a consensus decision at Upfront, but that’s how we invest. We loved the idea.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 25, 2025

Facing Reality Just in Time: The River Valley Investors Story After running the River Valley Investors (RVI) angel group for 15 years, I watched as attendance dwindled and investment activity slowed to concerning levels. The organization was rapidly declining and close to not having enough members to run effective meetings.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

The companys collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Agency is a boost to the states program to attract AI companies for its innovation economy. Despite the IPOs scale, investor enthusiasm was tempered by concerns over CoreWeaves financial sustainability. The company reported $1.92 The company recently announced a $1.2

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Paul G. Silva

JULY 23, 2021

I’ve been a fan for years, and now Launch413 and I have the honor of being on the Angel Invest Boston podcast. Listen to hear how Launch413 helps startup CEO’s beat the odds and attain sustained success. LinkedIn post w/ mini-video | main interview page.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

We named this summit after a report we wrote with Pitchbook at the end of 2021 to explore the impact of the pandemic on investment patterns. The soundbite: “What distinguishes the apex innovators from behemoths who disappear? Seed- and Early-Stage U.S, Here are some key insights from the event.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MARCH 4, 2025

As startups scale, effective management becomes the difference between chaotic growth and sustainable success. One-on-Ones and Feedback Structure your 1:1s : Use a four-part format covering performance, relationships, leadership, and innovation. Iterate with feedback : Continuously improve delegation through two-way feedback.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

While spreadsheets might seem sufficient in the early days, investing in a proper accounting system from the start can save you countless headaches down the line. This is super helpful for making smart decisions about your business, like whether to hire that extra hand or invest in that shiny new equipment.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 30, 2015

Those companies would have not only returned any fund that invested in them, but would likely return an entire career''s worth of investing over the course of several funds. Why invest at top dollar in the last round, when you can offer liquidity to early investors at a huge discount to the last round?

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Paul G. Silva

AUGUST 9, 2023

Alexander Osterwalder and the team at Strategizer published a small eBook chock-full of best practices on corporate innovation called From Innovation Theater to Growth Engine. Strategizer is likely one of the top innovation consultants out there. So too with innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2025

The Series A funding round was led by Healthworx , the innovation and investment arm of CareFirst , further solidifying Culina Healths unique approach to addressing one of the countrys most pressing public health issues.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This investment will support our mission to revolutionize the specialty vehicle industry and accelerate the transition to clean mobility, said Endera CEO and founder John Walsh. Vertically Integrated for Speed, Precision, and Innovation Enderas vertically integrated approach gives it a unique competitive advantage.

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Revolution

APRIL 24, 2023

Everyone is bullish on planet-forward innovation right now. As investors who bet on those entrepreneurs and the industry-transforming startups they’re building, VCs have a unique perspective on what “investing in the planet” looks like at scale. What does investing in our planet mean to you as a venture capitalist vs. as a consumer? “As

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Most strategies are some combination of innovation and best practices along the classic five steps of venture investing: See, Pick, Win, Service, Exit. Some force that pulls exceptional startups to you, directly or via intermediaries, in a privileged and sustainable fashion. This post is about ‘seeing.’

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In 2017, we partnered with iconic leaders in American business to turn the thesis we developed on the road — that great companies can start and scale anywhere when given a chance — into an investment vehicle. In the last decade, we’ve socialized several Rise of the Rest-isms to describe investments that check those boxes.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The main thrust of the post is that with YouTube taking a 45% of revenue and talent taking 70% of the remaining revenue, YouTube Networks didn’t have sustainable businesses unless they invested heavily in technology as a tool to increase margin and provide defensibility. margin range to more sustainable 50-60% margin businesses.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The concept of building networks of support, or what has sometimes been referred to as, forging “entrepreneurial ecosystems”, has been a key focus for many advancing the idea that innovation and entrepreneurship will be the future of not just our recovery- but the necessary inclusive pathway for economic advancement and wealth building for all.

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Revolution

JULY 21, 2022

Enter Meati: the great-tasting, sustainable, nutrient-rich, form-flexible solution filling the gap in the meatless meat market. At scale, Meati’s innovative growing process can produce the meat equivalent of 4,500 cows every 24 hours and requires less than 1% of the water and land than conventional industrial meat production demands.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2021

Who better to move our world forward toward greater sustainability than today’s greatest innovators? . When we heard about the EO’s initiative to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals , we felt on the right path. We hope that many other EO members join forces. Find your own way.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

In a world where constant change and the need for sustainable solutions are more urgent than ever, young entrepreneurs emerge as the driving force behind innovation and progress — as demonstrated by the winners of EO’s 2023 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. However, their journeys are not without challenges.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Of course — and there is no doubt that the five following trends will also greatly impact the next decade of business innovations. 1) Sustainability (ESG) and the Simple Green Initiative for a brighter future. This could be especially beneficial for small businesses seeking innovation or looking to expand into international markets.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

However, setting your business against a well-known competitor with your own strong customer service or unique features can set your business forward in their mind as a quality product or service to invest in instead. Differentiation . Visit YLAI Brand Better for more resources on brand development and digital marketing strategies. .

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

They develop a business model identifying the critical factors necessary for a sustainable business. Key Components of a Scalable Business Model To design a scalable business model for your startup, consider the following components that are crucial for sustainable growth: 1.

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Revolution

APRIL 20, 2023

What They Do: The company builds innovative agricultural tools that empower farmers to operate more efficiently. Revolution Growth is excited to partner with Carbon Robotics to unlock the power of AI for one of the oldest industries in the world, paving the way for more farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices at scale.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 1, 2015

I don’t meet many rational invests (VCs or LPs) who believe this will last but of course nobody knows whether we have 6 weeks, 6 months or 2 years. My cautionary tale here is that we’re in the phase of the market where every corporate buyer of software is being paid to innovate.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

Travel is going to be one of the biggest investments companies will make, and it will be well worth it. Hundreds of millions of dollars are being invested in this sector for commercial-scale facilities. Be it a product or service, technology and digital tools add to enhanced reach, innovation and overall customer experience.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Think USV is only invested around Union Square in NYC? And in many communities that are new to building tech startups I’ve found that a lot of angel money is not very sophisticated at investing in startup companies. Think the next big startup can’t come from Dallas, TX? Think again. Angry Birds?

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Startup Grind

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Investment: It’s extremely challenging to raise for an EdTech startup and you will find very few VCs who focus on only EdTech investment. Not all investors are patient to invest in a product and vision rather than investing in a business that would yield an immediate or near future return.

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