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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

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 just completed an exercise where I went out to hire a new associate for my VC firm, GRP Partners. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not.

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Ultimate Event for Entrepreneurs Comes to New Zealand: INSPIRE & SUCCEED

NZ Entrepreneur

Attendees who purchase a Diamond level ticket will have the opportunity to take a photo with Dan, plus network with like-minded peers in the Diamond Lounge. The ultimate live event for entrepreneurs, INSPIRE + SUCCEED is coming to New Zealand for the first time in April-May, presented by Success Resources. said Brianne.

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Sneak Preview of our Newest Octane Cover Story: Starting a SPARK

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This article was written for the March 2016 issue of Octane magazine. When Ryan and I decided to get involved in the education sector, comments from peers were along the lines of: ‘Oh, that’s sweet’ and ‘Are you doing that full time?’ Sometimes all it takes is a little spark to start a revolution.

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From ideation to accolades in 10 months: An EO Accelerator’s successful pivot

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Her pivot was recently listed in New York Magazine among industry favorites including Gordon Ramsay and Sur La Table. We asked Cheng, founder of The Table Less Traveled , which organizes boutique, small-group international culinary tours, how she made a significant pivot to save her business. But in early March 2020, they were not yet common.

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Build a Better Tribe, Build a Better World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In August 2019, Kimberly Hickok Smith spoke at the MyEO Women of EO Summit in Bogota, Colombia. While sharing her professional journey—from tween entrepreneur to international executive—she also spoke to the audience of men and women about supporting each other and making a difference in the world. . Living every day.

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Adopting a Digital Mindset

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Anchoring our efforts is the digital version of Octane , our award-winning member magazine read by 11,000+ EO members around the world every quarter. Essentially, the digital magazine would remove the restraints of print publications and allow for more “bells and whistles” of the online variety.

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Sneak Preview: Personal Branding Isn’t Shameless Self-Promotion

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The following article was written by Glen Carlson , co-founder of the Key Person of Influence Business Accelerator, for the March 2016 edition of Octane magazine : Consider the three types of branding you can develop as a business owner: a company brand, a product brand and a personal brand. Request a copy by emailing us !