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The Leader as a Venture Capitalist

Kevin Eikenberry

He said that when striving for innovation, leaders should think like venture capitalists. Consider what venture capitalists do. But of all of the things he shared, one thing struck me in such a way that I am still thinking about over 24 hours later. The more I think about this idea, the more I like it.

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How Do I Start Your Own Business?

Strategy Driven

You can also take finance from venture capitalist or angel investor. Angel investors are high-value individuals, and venture capitalists are companies. If not, you will need an actual workshop or warehouse. Find an Office. You need space to run your business.

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Eliciting Excellence – An Online Leadership and Learning Opportunity

Kevin Eikenberry

Unleash Your Remarkable Potential Newsletter Video Insights Connect With Me Ask Me A Question Public Workshop Dates Bud To Boss – Indianapolis, In Public Workshop Information Special Reports Online MBA Rankings This site runs on the Thesis theme for Wordpress.

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Do You Have a Balanced Reading (and Learning) Diet?

Kevin Eikenberry

Aligning our reading (all information intake) with our stated values and goals is a topic I’d love to see put into some type of hour-long workshop (hint, hint). Thanks for bringing this topic up, it’s important!

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What Most Companies Miss About Customer Lifetime Value

Harvard Business Review

The problem is far more insidious than those articulated in venture capitalist Bill Gurley’s thoughtful CLV vivisection. Having facilitated scores of workshops around it worldwide, I know it gets results. For all its impressive strengths, however, CLV suffers from a crippling flaw that blurs its declared focus.

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The CIO as Corporate Psychic

Harvard Business Review

The workshops at the 25th conference on artificial intelligence can shed light on the future of natural language systems. Technology and innovation ideas can also be found at niche forums focused on the future within industries and at venture capital conferences. Better still, they should do this while overseas.

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What African Start-Ups Need to Do to Hire and Keep Great Talent

Harvard Business Review

With the cost of starting digital companies low , local governments stimulating entrepreneurship , and venture capitalists expanding operations , graduates are seeking to become their own bosses right out of college. But with the talent pool stretched, even founders struggle to find partners or staff.