NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Maria King’s governance career has focused on supporting and building innovative new businesses, so when she undertook the Institute of Directors ’ Advanced Directors Course (ADC) , she was delighted to see a section on startup governance included. King says many participants on the ADC course had taken different paths into governance.

startup 98

startup mix-use board support 98

Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. This lesson has influenced my leadership style profoundly.

leadership 105

leadership startup founder founder startup 105

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 19, 2022

Jason takes over an organization of 800+ member companies, from the largest names in tech to the three-person startup you have yet to hear of. Julie and her team have done a tremendous job of taking an idea and making it a reality and I am incredibly grateful for her leadership.

leadership 214

leadership board innovation opportunity 214

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Eight components to successfully scaling a startup are presented in this article. If you’re wondering how to design a scalable business model for your startup, this article is a guide through the process and offers strategies to ensure your company can adapt and expand efficiently over time. What Is a Scalable Business Model?

strategy 69

strategy startup leadership sustainability 69

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 2, 2014

Many startups these days are started by young, technical or product founders who are in the idealistic phase of their lives and careers. I call it “ the Co-Founder mythology ” and it’s persistent in our startup mythology. Trust me – ignore startup politics at your peril. Startup Advice'

startup 385

startup coworking advice leadership 385

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Building a startup is an exhilarating journey, but the road to success is rarely a solo endeavor. While great ideas can be the catalyst for success, the team behind the idea truly drives a startup forward. Having that support system, especially in the early days of building a startup is important because it’s really hard.

startup 98

startup culture entrepreneurship development 98

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Fred Wilson also wrote on a similar topic in his usual more succinct manner , with a great quote being: “One thing I know for sure is that those who advise and invest in startups cannot and should not meddle in the day to day decision making. It’s harmful and hurtful to the startup and those that lead it. Startup Lessons'

startup 339

startup board leadership culture 339

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

innovation 286

innovation startup board leadership 286

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

” I look for a lot of things, actually: Persistence (above all else), resiliency, leadership, humility, attention-to-detail, street smarts, transparency and both obsession with one’s company and a burning desire to win. In fact, my salary never caught up with my pre startup salary across 2 companies and 8 years.

startup founder 409

startup founder investing investment founder 409

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

Under Governor Murphys leadership, the NJEDA has focused on supporting cutting-edge industries like AI, creating family-sustaining jobs for residents and bolstering the states innovation economy, said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. For more information, including additional eligibility requirements, click here.

leadership 52

leadership board economic growth economic development 52

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2020

One person can’t shoulder all of these tasks and responsibilities successfully, which is why startup CEOs need to assemble strong leadership team that they can lean on during difficult times. Traits to Look for When Hiring Your Leadership Team. A startup’s CEO is only as strong as his or her supporting cast.

leadership 264

leadership collaboration incumbents entrepreneurship 264

Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

Each of these represents a significant governmental effort to strengthen American competitiveness by affirming the idea that cities can be renewed and rise again if they develop a vibrant startup culture. Startups are the lifeblood of our economy, driving innovation, creating jobs, and fueling growth in red and blue communities nationwide.

capital 147

capital innovation entrepreneurship culture 147

American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 4, 2024

In support of military Veteran-founded startups, the Fund focuses on space, AI, and cybersecurity leveraging a veteran’s leadership. Miliary veterans possess attributes, experience, and skills that can be well-applied to entrepreneurship through leadership and knowledge of technology. in their journey post-service.

leadership 97

leadership startup accelerator mentorship entrepreneurship 97

TechCrunch

JULY 13, 2022

Coding school Holberton today announced that it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by African Leadership Group (ALG). ALG founder and CEO Fred Swaniker started the organization as a leadership academy (now the African Leadership Academy ) for small cohorts of students. Image Credits: African Leadership Group.

leadership 134

leadership education SaaS technology 134

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 21, 2021

.” I don’t entirely agree with that and my experience with it has been different, but it brings up an incredibly important topic about leadership. I like to keep things simple and in my simple mind, leadership comes in two flavors, visionary leadership and operational leadership. It will be an incredible trip.

leadership 279

leadership VC advice sustainability 279

Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

.’ In addition to hustle and one’s existing network, I’m always interested in whether or not a ‘needle magnet’ is being built alongside the other efforts to find startups. Some force that pulls exceptional startups to you, directly or via intermediaries, in a privileged and sustainable fashion.

startup 89

startup VC strategy leadership 89

Both Sides of the Table

MAY 3, 2015

The same is true at startups. You’re a startup, not GE. I’ll take a good decision now over a perfect decision in 6 months any day of the week in a startup. And what most startups don’t realize. If every partner uniformly loves a deal I often question whether we’re challenging ourselves hard enough.

advice 332

advice peer-to-peer startup frameworks 332

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Driven by a desire to help people from a young age, YLAI 2018 Fellow Janeel Boon aims to empower others to see their leadership ability within themselves. Otherwise, what I want to do is to help people realize their leadership ability and to encourage them. By Jewelle Saunders. Kitts and Nevis, Janeel came from humble beginnings.

leadership 246

leadership education advice communities 246

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

We believe this consistency in leadership and intuition for where the markets were going in the heady days of 2019–2021 helped us to stay sane in a world that momentarily seemed to have lost its mind and since we have new capital to deploy in the years ahead perhaps I can offer some insights into where we think value will be derived.

ventures 408

ventures startup peer-to-peer venture capital 408

Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 21, 2025

Check out the previous posts on leadership values and getting the right people. ” Six years later, we were named us one of America’s top 100 startup accelerators. The entrepreneurs we helped were making 100 times more money and impact than local startups did before VVM existed. Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0).

leadership 130

leadership entrepreneurship startup accelerator entrepreneurs 130

Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building?—?and In any job you either find leadership opportunities for your best people BEFORE they ask or other people start asking them to become leaders somewhere else. Leadership is about recognizing your next generation of talent and helping lift them up.

ventures 361

ventures leadership mentorship venture capital 361

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

Investors want to understand the problem or pain point the startup addresses to gain their investment. When assessing a startups leadership, Andreesen looks for entrepreneurs who have the critically required drive, vision, and ability to overcome obstacles. Without this, the long-term prospects of a business idea are fleeting.

pitching 70

pitching investing investment startup 70

Paul G. Silva

JUNE 28, 2022

Startups don’t die from laziness. Originally a computational physicist who spent many long nights at a particle accelerator, since 2000 Paul inspired thousands of people to innovate, help hundreds of startups launch, overseen investments in 50+ startups and held leadership positions in the national angel investor community.

startup 147

startup frameworks leadership accelerator 147

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 9, 2021

On Monday, a copy of Startup CXO , my friend Matt Blumberg’s new book, arrived at the USV office. ” That’s when I realized that Startup CXO is not really a book. ” That’s when I realized that Startup CXO is not really a book. I picked it up to take a quick look and thought “this a heavy book!”

startup 174

startup leadership entrepreneurship 174

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2025

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Many startups are founded with great ideas but fail because the founder lacks the adaptability, problem-solving ability, or grit to push through setbacks.

strategy 55

strategy startup creativity mentorship 55

Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the process of finding, funding, and supporting startups that will transform their markets, investors can get caught up in KPIs, ROI, and other three-letter success indicators. The Startup Struggle is Real — and Shouldn’t Be Silently Endured The founder’s journey can be a lonely one. Founders are not machines. I’d argue not enough.

peer-to-peer 246

peer-to-peer founder startup entrepreneurial ecosystem 246

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 3, 2025

Two registered dieticians co-founded the health tech startup that has provided over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions over four years. health tech startup Culina Health is stepping in to bridge a crucial gap in healthcare. As obesity rates soar in the U.S.,

health 98

health leadership culture sustainability 98

HPA

MARCH 12, 2024

Their investment expertise and strong leadership have propelled the model’s exceptional value, consistently outperforming the market and fostering entrepreneurial successes. The post HPA Announces Key Leadership Promotions in Investment Team first appeared on HPA.

leadership 91

leadership investing investment entrepreneurial ecosystem 91

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Startups also benefit from essential business services, including consultancy, marketing initiatives, investor relations programs, and educational seminars, ensuring they thrive on the international stage. Pangyo Techno Valley-supported startups are poised to become the trailblazers reshaping the future of the semiconductor landscape.

leadership 105

leadership consulting creativity collaboration 105

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Leadership: Enable transformational leadership that can drive sustainable change in the world. We will seize new opportunities to address operational and structural challenges and to gain a leadership position in the market by integrating sustainability into our organizational processes.

frameworks 273

frameworks sustainability leadership collaboration 273

American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The startup initially provided infrastructure and payment solutions for banks and financial institutions. Global impact firm Lightrock, an existing investor, also participated. Tosin Eniolorunda and Felix Ike, co-founded Moniepoint (formerly TeamApt) in 2015.

investing 105

investing investment entrepreneurship leadership 105

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 21, 2024

I was initially inspired to produce thought leadership content because I wanted to increase my company’s visibility on search engines and get more links to our website. There are two paths for establishing thought leadership: writing and speaking. EO members can even publish their thought leadership right here on EO Blog.

leadership 219

leadership entrepreneurs media collaboration 219

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2020

We asked Adrienne to tell us more about the MyEO Tasimba leadership experience. She reminds me daily to stay connected to all I learned about myself and the world during our MyEO trip into the Tasimba leadership experience. Here’s what she shared: . Learn more about this magnificent MyEO event here.

peer-to-peer 315

peer-to-peer leadership entrepreneurs opportunity 315

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 1, 2023

I want to focus this post on the macro environment for tech, startups, web3, and climate because that is where my head is at right now. With that macro view in mind, what would that mean for tech, startups, and web3? Startups are going to have a tough year in 2023.

leadership 267

leadership VC capital venture capital 267

Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 25, 2015

We now have 150 people across three offices, tens of millions in recurring revenue, inbound demand from investors, opportunities to acquire related startups and demands on Jason’s time to speak at conference, do press interviews and so on and so on.

leadership 327

leadership SaaS board education 327

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 22, 2014

EQ and Team Leadership? Politics are a part of human nature and thus a part of all startups. As I like to say “ Startups are all naked in the mirror ” (we see our own flaws but see everybody else in their Sunday best.). Startups are hard. Startup Advice VC Industry' Nail on the head. FourSquare.

VC 364

VC advice board leadership 364

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

I take a different leadership approach. Research finds that structure and routine can lower stress levels, boost productivity and increase focus—all of which can contribute to improved leadership. This allows me to get in much-needed rest and relaxation. I do my best work when my days are structured into time clusters.

creativity 261

creativity leadership culture entrepreneurs 261