INBIA

JANUARY 17, 2022

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 11, 2022

Microsoft had spent more than a decade competing and winning the desktop software market and then Netscape came along and presented an entirely new market opportunity that had both major upside and major downside for Microsoft. Two great examples of this are Microsoft in the mid 90s and Facebook a decade ago.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 1, 2021

When I look at all of the opportunities we are currently considering plus all of the investments we have made this year to date, what stands out most to me is the location of the founders and teams. I believe the pandemic changed that equation dramatically and USV’s “deal log” is a great example of that.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

My first entrepreneurial opportunity. the conversation morphed into a discussion around the opportunity for me to start a business designed to service HIS new business. Fifteen years later, as a divorced dad of two teenagers, I found a window of opportunity. He began to describe his latest business acquisition and—suddenly!—

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 23, 2024

The lack of opportunities for those interested in STEM led Kavelle to open the door for others to get the education she wanted to have on these subjects, which is how the STEM Builders Learning Hub came to be. She concentrated on identifying her obstacles and how to overcome them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 5, 2022

It’s an incredibly valuable event for both EO Accelerators and EO members with startups that want to attract investments in addition to EO members who are looking for the right investment opportunity. Each person gets 90 seconds to share the details of the investment opportunity or the “deal need” they’re presenting or seeking.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 11, 2021

We’ve known that once the wave breaks on the shore, there will be enormous opportunities unleashed. What we have been looking for is the consumer opportunity to emerge. Where enormous opportunity exists. What you really want is some running room beyond the opening. Like the web. Like mobile. Like the PC.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Your first year with EO is a journey of discovery, filled with opportunities to grow and connect. Here is a sampling of EO opportunities to maximize your first 12 months with the organization: Join a Forum for entrepreneurial growth and support. I see opportunities differently, both personally and professionally.

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The Seraf Compass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

As a deal lead, once you conclude that there is enough of an opportunity to merit potential investment, and around the time you start drafting the final report, you can push through the temporary euphoria and begin negotiating the termsheet.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

-Atul National Geographic Explorer, Victoria Herrmann The conversation: Choose your own adventure with National Geographic Explorer, Victoria Hermann The takeaways: Today’s climate problems are also incredible investment opportunities. Executing on opportunities at the intersection of utility and disruption allows for exponential innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2024

At EO’s 2024 Global Leadership Conference (GLC) in Singapore, more than 1,800 EO members from 65 countries convened for the opportunity to learn and collaborate. Connecting with EO members at GLC is always inspiring, as it provides an opportunity to engage with like-minded and bold entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 22, 2021

Launching a new chapter gives EO members the opportunity to do just that and, arguably, even more. Imagine his excitement when he heard about the Canada Bridge Chapter: A chance to reconnect with fellow entrepreneurs and an opportunity to be in Forum, which he missed so much. the Bridge?and

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Venture Well

AUGUST 19, 2022

When you’re just starting out as an early-stage innovator, the number of funding opportunities can be overwhelming. Learn how non-dilutive funding can be right for your venture. The post What Is Non-Dilutive Funding and Why Is It So Important for Early-Stage Innovators? appeared first on VentureWell.

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The Seraf Compass

AUGUST 20, 2020

They rely on their instincts and sometimes their ability to “pattern match” with successful opportunities and entrepreneurs they worked with in their past. Some investors will tell you after spending 60 minutes with an entrepreneur they know in their gut whether to make an investment.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

This has really bothered me—because as much as I believe that everyone has an equal shot at success once given the opportunity, it’s hard for me to argue with the notion that these networks are themselves an advantage—one that is not evenly distributed. It’s also not something you can fix overnight, either.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 27, 2021

Our first Opportunity Fund, raised two years later in 2010, has generated only 3.9x And our second Opportunity Fund, raised in 2014, has generated 7.3x Our Opportunity Funds invest in the later stage rounds of our top-performing portfolio companies plus a few later-stage investments in companies that are new to USV.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

The Vietnam Angel Network (VAN) provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage startups. So, when I discovered the opportunity to enrich my life through additional education and connect with other like-minded entrepreneurs in EO, I knew I had to take it,” said Hao Lam , EO Seattle member. Register now!

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

They might also be convinced of a repeat founder’s ability to identify what a big opportunity is and what isn’t. At the end of the day, if they had 100% certainty that you could do what you say you were going to do and that the economic opportunity was there, they would jump at the chance to buy stock in your company today on the cheap.

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Venture Well

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Game-based learning is an excellent way to boost student engagement, and an opportunity to introduce difficult course content or teach new skills. The post activities for teaching innovation: game-based learning appeared first on VentureWell.

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Revolution

MARCH 28, 2023

The TLDR: ChatGPT can now interact with third-party applications and the internet at large, making the technology bi-directional for the first time — a development that could change how we use the internet and unlock opportunities for users, developers, and startups. Use the Speak plugin, an AI language tutor, to practice your pronunciation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

It was scary, but it also offered opportunities for new ways of thinking. Being in quarantine can offer opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, despite the challenges it forces upon you. For many of us, it was hard to focus , to move forward on plans and projects. We were experiencing something we’d never endured before.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Surrounding yourself with diverse teams means being exposed to a lot of different perspectives and creates learning opportunities not possible when everyone you deal with professionally looks and acts like you do. I will back a wide variety of types of companies—everything from The Wing to Imagen.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I think there are a number of good business opportunities in and around rooftop solar. As you can see, Sunpower estimates that we are saving $2854 a year with our rooftop solar, so there is quite a nice profit in rooftop solar at current interest rates if you live in medium to high energy cost locations in the US.

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Venture Well

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Pitch competitions offer early-stage startups the opportunity to share their innovations, network with potential mentors and funders, and possibly gain access to funding and expert. The post pitch competitions: tips for success from winning teams appeared first on VentureWell.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

We have global opportunities from these trends but of course also big challenges. We have to have strong conviction in the quality of the team and the opportunity and commit more quickly. even before the pandemic itself has been fully tamed. So in our earliest stages we’re about 70% seed and 30% pre-seed.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2022

In an office, the opportunity for collaborative communication is far greater. Those same opportunities just aren’t present for workers who telecommute—unless we go out of our way to keep connections with people outside our direct team.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The opportunity is undoubtedly still there for someone to add something new and different to the mix. When you show off your interests by talking to interesting people, you become top of mind again for people in your network—and you never know what opportunities your professional networks might have for you.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

And while many venture capitalists rely on pattern recognition as a tried and true investment tactic that can and has delivered returns, it is also a model that perpetuates a history of opportunity gatekeeping.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Inspired by her “prison hustle,” Saichelle saw an opportunity in the laundry business. Through a scholarship from ScaleUpCLT , Saichelle had the opportunity to join EO Charlotte’s Accelerator (EOA) program. And so you give them one opportunity,” she explained. So people paid me to take their laundry.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Or, should they seize the moment, recognizing the immense opportunity before them and take proactive steps to harness it? For Latin American nations and companies, a golden opportunity awaits. However, it’s vital to acknowledge that while opportunities abound, they come with challenges. This potential is not to be missed.

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