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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

Both Sides of the Table

I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not.

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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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Adopting a Digital Mindset

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As the Director of Strategic Communications for the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , I am fortunate to be on the forefront of some exciting, new communication strategies that align with our department’s goal of educating and inspiring EO members—and all entrepreneurs—around the world.

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21 Ways to Grow Your New Business Online in 2021

StartupNation

How might you create a prolific content strategy which resonates with your audience at a higher level? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, everything from working to socializing to ordering and shopping online has become the norm. In fact, according to emarketer.com ; “U.S. e-commerce sales will reach $794.50 billion (in 2020), up 32.4%

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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 !

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500 Founders: Luke Campbell, Marta Meszaros, Andy Bowie & Abbe Hyde

NZ Entrepreneur

This is especially important if you’re young because it can be hard to relate to your peers about your business when they’re studying, working etc. “Try to test and prove out your go-to-market strategy, before launch.” Want to tap in to the best startup advice from entrepreneurs who are out there doing it?

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

Both Sides of the Table

Having time to think about “leadership” at most startups feels like a luxury. It feels like something you could turn your attention to once you have tens of millions of dollars and a large staff to run operations and you could step back from it all and think about how to lead. The reality of most startups is about survival.