YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

As scandal after scandal breaks out, with the eternal outrage machine of social media destroying careers as quickly as they elevate them, marketers are forced to face an arena they wisely limited their exposure to – politics. Many influencers develop their reputation in arenas that have no relation to politics at all.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 29, 2014

Years ago I started using the term “politely persistent” to remind people that you still need to be likable even if you have gumption. Of course at one end of the bucket are entrepreneurs who are persistent but just aren’t polite. Be polite, but never accept a simple ‘no.’

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VC Adventure

MAY 14, 2021

The post Supporting Small Businesses – A Political Perspective appeared first on VC Adventure. And, of course, if you haven’t read the book, it will be a great primer for the event. You can find information on how to pick up a copy here. I hope you can join us!

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Ben's Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

In all my years in business, I have yet to hear someone say: “I love corporate politics.” On the other hand, I meet plenty of people who complain bitterly about corporate politics—sometimes even in the companies they run. So, if nobody loves politics, why all the politics? What do I mean by politics ?

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Board Effect

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

We’ll wrap things up with a description of a few political nonprofit designations.? . Much like other nonprofit organizations, section 501(c)(4) organizations can participate in a small amount of political lobbying as long as it’s not their primary activity.? . ? Designations for Political Organizations . 501(c)(6) ?classification

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2021

This requires a pleasant, outgoing personality, with politeness and respect always. In today’s mobile hardware environment, that means able to set up meetings, convert text messages to voice, find contact information quickly, and search the Web intelligently for outside info. Memorable personality. Good organizational skills.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

That is an issue former NFL player, Walter Powell, hopes to solve with the creation of his disruptive political app, Politiscope. The idea for Politiscope political app came from Walter’s football background. Walter and his team at Politiscope saw that the problem with today’s politics is that politics are inaccessible.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 26, 2023

The challenge here is that supporting infrastructure decisions are usually outside your control, and may be political or emotionally driven. Your rollout plan needs to factor in these requirements. To win in this environment, you may need to expand your leadership in industry conferences and community activities.

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YFS Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2020

Are workplace policies needed to control political expression at the office?

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

It is hard to separate this kind of advice from economic lessons in running a business, when office politics can threaten a business in ways that are subtle, but sometimes just as devastating as economic shocks or continuing poor management. Examining the petri dish. The power of being a manager.

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Board Effect

MAY 18, 2023

Nonprofits may not engage in political advocacy or lobbying as a primary activity. Nonprofits may not donate directly to any political candidate’s campaign fund. Nonprofits may not campaign actively for any political candidates. Nonprofits must use all donations for the sole purpose of advancing the stated charitable cause.

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Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

However, every regulated market has its own rules, dynamics, language, players, politics, etc. Tactical activities can include influencing key opinion leaders, political donations, advocacy groups, and grassroots and grasstops campaigns, etc.) What Do Startups Need to Know? There’s nothing magical about dealing with regulated markets.

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Board Effect

JULY 13, 2023

Organizations that are formed for political lobbying may also be eligible for 501(c)(4) status. For example, they can endorse political candidates). 501(c)(4) Political Activity: What Is Allowable? Political campaign groups commonly file under the 501(c)(4) classification. Communities benefit from them.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 18, 2021

They will also assess trends in the market and how current economic, political, and demographic conditions relate. Investors will talk to their own experts on the size of the potential market and the expected growth rate. Sales and marketing strategy.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 25, 2015

Whether your workplace seems more like the set of Game of Thrones than a functioning business or has a fairly good organisational culture, office politics is something that most people will encounter throughout their professional life. What are your tips for staying out of office politics? Change The Topic If People Are Gossiping.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 10, 2023

Able to avoid or navigate the politics of the organization. Understanding politics is not the same as being a politician, or using political clout. People who get things done don’t worry about building their own image, but they are politically astute enough to find alternate routes around the political and power bastions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 25, 2021

Every company talks about their culture these days, but in many places it is still messy and political. If this is your forte, you could be the next CEO. Walk the talk to create a winning company culture. Only the best leaders and CEOs pay real attention to how and when people commit, how employees accept accountability, and how they win.

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YFS Magazine

AUGUST 15, 2018

Ask most people about office politics and they'll say they'd prefer to avoid it. Yet, most also know that like most things there are pros and cons.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 5, 2011

We all know that since its advent social media has played, and will continue to play, a huge role in politics. For example, during the 2010 election some 22-percent of online Americans used a social networking site to engage with a political campaign. The question is: how much influence and impact does it really have?

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2023

Large businesses, as well as small, still fail often by not addressing the very real cultural, economic and political differences. Evaluate the political climate and operational processes. The challenges are continually evolving and are, at their root, a product of social interaction, economic evolution, and political dynamics.

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Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

I asked myself a different question today: What do I believe about innovation but simply avoid saying to be politically incorrect? Eight Politically Incorrect Statements About Innovation: Top Management doesn’t understand creativity. What am I not saying?

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David Teten

OCTOBER 9, 2020

10 non-partisan action steps for investors and executives to help fix our broken political process. Almost everyone agrees that the American political system is dysfunctional. But, becoming politically active can be a challenge, particularly if you’re in a business leadership role. Focus on local politics, not national.

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deal architect

JULY 15, 2012

Insourcing is on US TV every day thanks to back and forth between the Obama and the Romney campaigns. Outsourcers may chuckle, smirk and discount the term as it is used in an opportunistic, nationalistic way. But they should be.

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OnlyOnce

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I generally keep this blog away from politics (don’t we have enough of that running around?), The post The Beginnings of a Roadmap to Fix America’s Badly Broken Political System, part II appeared first on Only Once. I wrote part I of this post in 2011, and I feel even more strongly about it today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Disruptive office politics start to show. Office politics are really about self-interest and self-esteem. Heart-centered leaders create engaged teams that are too highly motivated to waste time on politics. Investments and acquisitions fail.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 26, 2023

About that time, the first would call asking for completion, firmly but politely. Moving toward time bankruptcy… [Email readers, continue here…] Burning through the payment and needing more to cover fixed overhead, you do the same partial task for the next 80% customer, moving on to the third.

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Feld Thoughts

OCTOBER 1, 2011

I received at least one email a day last week pitching a politics oriented web startup. The polite version of my answer has been “Thanks for reaching out but we aren’t interested in investing in the politics vertical market.” The emails start off something like this. You’ve got to fucking be kidding me.”

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Board Effect

MAY 5, 2021

They’re not limited to how much they can spend on legislative efforts, and expenses related to political activities could be taxable. Much like their 501(c)(3) counterpart, 501(c)(4) organizations can’t directly or indirectly engage in political campaigns whether they support or oppose a candidate.

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Version One Ventures

JANUARY 21, 2020

He taught himself how to code (after studying Political Science at Yale). When Max first reached out to us, he described his desire to use decentralized technologies to build a more just society. He’s hyper-curious, well-read, well-traveled, and an incredibly fast learner. He moved to Mexico not knowing a word of Spanish (but is now fluent).

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 29, 2021

Yet, somehow, things like masks and vaccines have become a political hot potato—dividing the country in two on how to avoid a four (fifth?) wave of COVID-19 this fall and winter, or ignore the fact that it’s even happening.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 30, 2018

While there’s much you can do as a business to control your own destiny, there are also plenty of factors outside of your control. No business can ignore the words and actions of senior politicians – no matter whether they love or loathe them and their policies.

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Social and Political Turbulence The socio-political fabric of the world is increasingly characterized by volatility, driven by political uncertainties, social movements, and geopolitical tensions.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Able to avoid or navigate the politics of the organization. Understanding politics is not the same as being a politician, or using political clout. People who get things done don’t worry about building their own image, but they are politically astute enough to find alternate routes around the political and power bastions.

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The Equity Kicker

MARCH 18, 2013

All of this leads me to the killer quote from the GigaOM article: the challenges of the connected future are less technical and more legislative, political and philosophical. The article doesn’t offer any solutions, and I can sympathise with that.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 30, 2023

My consulting clients tell me the business challenges these days are greater than ever before, with the recent pandemic and current global political unrest. You can't control government spending, for example, or global politics. I’m fully convinced that success is all about you rather than the market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2023

Unable to recognize or handle workplace politics. I’m sure that you will agree that every office has politics , whether acknowledged or not. People who build constructive relationships with co-workers, outside constituents, and management will always be less impacted by politics and more successful in helping you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Even though the funding cycle for external startups is often long and arduous, I find that big business funding processes are even longer, and more political. In my experience, new ventures are fragile things, and more likely to be derailed by in-house politics than a lack of market acceptance.

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