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. For new businesses, finding investors in your field enables greater opportunities.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

Data from McKinsey & Company on global consumer sentiment shows that consumer and business adoption of new strategies advanced five years in just eight weeks. Finally, business owners were looking for ways to sustain their business in what we quickly learned would be a very different world.”. Then, funding—how to pay the employees.

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Revolution

MARCH 10, 2025

A Business Model ThatsWorking Cambiums Carbon Smart Wood is already demonstrating that sustainability, utility, beauty, and scalability can all go hand in hand. Scaling a BetterSystem A recurring theme among the 150+ startups weve backed is that, often, the countrys biggest challenges are the most compelling innovation opportunities.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Over time, I realized that my true passion lies in empowering entrepreneurs and helping them create sustainable, scalable businesses. One of the earliest decisions was when I founded Marquet Media and realized that many of the businesses I worked with, especially startups, were lacking in long-term brand strategy and data-driven approaches.

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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

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. Why do you believe they are opportunities for leaders and companies?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2021

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead impactful businesses and build a sustainable future for our world, but how exactly do you start? As the ‘inspire’ arm of EO’s Inspire, Learn, Act series, we’re inviting and engaging members to become a part of EO’s sustainability strategy.”. EO Impact Day is gaining momentum. “As

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

Individuals who had never considered launching a startup began creating businesses out of a combination of necessity and opportunity. and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 9, 2025

Recruitment Strategies : How do you bring them onboard? A Real-World Example: Innovation Meets Opportunity We developed the Adoption Roadmap after working with a client who wanted to revolutionize their auditing processes. Download the Adoption Roadmap today and take the first step toward sustained success.

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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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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

When Laura Wittig and Liza Moiseeva met as guests on a podcast about sustainable fashion, they jibed so well together that they began one of their own: Good Together. The startup makes sure that every product is created with sustainable and ethical supply chain processes and sustainable material. Image Credits: Brightly.

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Source Link

MARCH 4, 2021

Supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses is key to economic mobility, opportunity and growth. But it's one thing for city leaders to "talk the talk" and quite another to implement a strategy that will spark and sustain entrepreneurship.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

We are, indeed, in a moment in time when technology, opportunity and understanding converge toward a more caring way of conducting business at scale. While profits are essential to build a sustainable business, conscious capitalism focuses on purpose beyond the profit. The new wave of consumers is making different choices.

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Revolution

MAY 11, 2023

At the end of the day, you want a thought partner who’s aligned with your strategy.” 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.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 15, 2021

1) Sustainability (ESG) and the Simple Green Initiative for a brighter future. Sustainability is not just a flashpoint in American presidential elections — it also represents a core tenet of our society as a whole. Some will try to capitalize on forward-thinking opportunities; others will perfect their products to suit new ideas.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The firm has an Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Tel Aviv presence, and now has a $160 million sack of funds to deploy across its focus areas: sustainability and technological innovation in the construction, real estate and manufacturing industries. Sebastian Peck and Talia Rafaeli are heading up the new sustainability fund for Kompas.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

When an entrepreneur is pitching for funding, the investor should feel that they are being presented with a great opportunity to invest. You now have the opportunity to show why your solution is unique, innovative, and capable of making a meaningful impact. The keyword is compelling.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Attendees will hear success stories and gain valuable insights from national thought leaders about solutions for sustainable, equitable economic impact.

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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. Creating a More Connected Organization. Maintain a location-agnostic culture.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2023

If you think embedded insurance is the only hot thing in insurtech these days, we’ve got a surprise in store for you: While it’s true that startups that help sell insurance together with other products and services are enjoying tailwinds, there are plenty of other opportunities in the space, several investors told TechCrunch+.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

But in too many communities entrepreneurship is an underutilized and underleveraged strategy for economic growth. In my role as an ecosystem builder in Sacramento, I’m doubling down on my efforts to raise awareness about entrepreneurship and ecosystem building as an economic development strategy to civic and business leaders in our region.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

It outlines the strategies that will be employed to achieve short-term and long-term goals, providing a roadmap for growth and sustainability. Don’t be shy about seeking out these opportunities. A business plan articulates the startup’s vision, value proposition, target market, and competitive landscape.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

What is your strategy for hiring the ideal team amid post-pandemic Quiet Quitting ? Leverage support organizations Vietnam has multiple support organizations to help entrepreneurs navigate these complex issues and create sustained business growth. Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find. Register now!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2020

But as every entrepreneur knows, every crisis offers opportunities, and this one is no different. Primarily, there are three levels of innovation: incremental, sustaining and disruptive. Sustaining innovation means adding a product or a service that complements what you do, but is not part of your offering right now.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2020

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. Instead he championed our investment themes into sustainability and food technologies having invested in companies like Apeel Sciences and Ynsect. So why now?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Sustainable Development Goals through youth empowerment using robotics and innovation. Formally adopting bylaws and initiating projects in support of the Millenium Development Goals and later the Sustainable Development Goals has all been part of the organization’s evolution, sparked by Ashna’s original passion for empowering youth.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Juno , a proptech startup which aims to build more sustainable and affordable apartment buildings, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. Like other players in the space, Juno of course touts an approach that it says is far more sustainable than traditional construction methods. Scherr told TechCrunch.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

To examine the market forces and psychology driving climate tech, we surveyed an international group of investors to learn about how they evaluate new opportunities and what they’re looking for from the entrepreneurs who approach them. If anything, I think all it does is validate the fact that it is a large opportunity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 29, 2024

The Foundation of Scaling Up Scaling up is not just about expanding the size of a company; it’s about increasing efficiency, improving processes, and achieving sustainable growth while removing company drama and getting everyone more free time. What is the 13-Week Race?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

No need to reinvent the wheel, just use these tried-and-true strategies for sustainable growth. Amidst numerous challenges, the right growth strategy becomes paramount. Securing a solid foothold in the market requires a well-planned approach, and that’s where effective growth strategies come into play. Network effects.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2023

“While this is a tough environment for companies, we see it as an opportunity to pause, take stock and consolidate,” said GV Ravishankar, managing director of Sequoia India. How has your investment strategy changed? Other upcoming sectors are EVs, climate tech, space tech and opportunities from supply chain shifts to India.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Apple’s “Do Not Track” policy threw a major wrench into traditional digital advertising strategies on which almost every e-commerce company relied and, in turn, strengthened marketplaces (aka Amazon) that offered a one-stop-shop for purchases. Advertising changes. Inventory missteps. Headless commerce must have had a great PR person.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2024

Over the past 20 years, Aldea Home & Baby has blossomed into a cornerstone for stylish, sustainable furnishings in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and online. My previous management style was reactive in nature – I would mostly respond to immediate problems without an overarching, forward-thinking strategy.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 26, 2022

Photo by Scott Clark for Upfront Ventures Focus on Cash While the headlines in 2020 & 2021 touted many massive fundraising events and heady valuations, we believed that for savvy investors it also represented an opportunity for real financial gains.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2024

Personalizing recognition perks is a powerful strategy. These perks honor their initial contribution and incentivize ongoing support, which is essential for sustaining long-term relationships. Remember, a well-thought-out recognition strategy can make all the difference in securing and maintaining essential investment relationships.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 16, 2021

Strong branding and digital marketing are necessary strategies for companies to adapt and stay ahead of their competitors. The pandemic created new opportunities for small businesses,” Nathalie says. In her business model, Nathalie implements storytelling as a key strategy in promoting her brand. Growing a defined audience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2023

Contributed by Chris Kirksey, an EO member in Austin who is the founder and CEO of Direction , an SEO software and services company that helps entrepreneurs set their online strategy in the right direction to accelerate sales, grow the business, and dominate your market. A few of the most impactful benefits I’ve realized are: 1.

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