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09.27.17
Voice and Exit—What I Learned from WEOC Pitch Competition Keynote
I was inspired by Keynote Speaker Danielle Strachman at our inaugural WEOC Launch Women Pitch Competition on September 23, 2017, at The NIIC. She had a lot of insight into what it takes to start and scale a business, as well as the role venture capital can play in the process. As a general partner […]
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Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Stop Chasing Windmills
It’s widely understood that the ecosystem (environment, community) in which an entrepreneur is operating (directly and indirectly) affects entrepreneurial success and engagement. But what exactly is such a thing? In the next three posts, I will lay out what they are, what they are not and what our community should know about them. Let’s start by […]
Read More09.13.17
3 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Food Trucks
Food trucks have been one of the fastest-growing food businesses for some time. No longer just a trend in L.A. or New York, food trucks have enjoyed a loyal following nationwide and in Ft. Wayne for several reasons. When I went to Visit Ft. Wayne’s website, I counted no less than 25 trucks in our own hometown. […]
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Blank’s Why Startups Stumble, and Why CEO RhythmsForum Might Be the Cure
Steve Blank’s blog Why Successful Startups Stumble at 40+ Employees is an interesting and relevant read for those searching, building and scaling a company. While I suggest reading the entire article, it is worth restating Blank’s key four lessons learned for those who want the “cliff note” version. Lessons Learned Startups go from Search to Build to Scale The Search to Build phase happens ~40 people […]
Read More09.07.17
Uber: What Happens to Vision When Leadership Fails
Say what you will about Uber and its founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick, but one thing experts agree on is that this company was innovative in its vision and its business model. The tech startup was founded with a goal of bringing people together and connecting cities. Nothing had been done on that scale […]
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