Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 22, 2011

I learned long ago at the University of Chicago where I got my MBA that investors tend to want to invest when markets become over-valued and sell when they become undervalued. That said, for every set of global challenges there are entrepreneurs dreaming of solutions, solving big problems and ready to lead us into the next 20 years.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2017

Joe Zhu is a quick study with a natural desire to offer assistance anytime, anywhere startups face marketing, operational, and financing challenges. So read on and be inspired… At 30 Years of Age, Tianyi Joe Zhu, Chicago Entrepreneur, Named Amongst the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 31, 2022

As a true pioneer of the circular economy movement, Claudia is Technical Panel Member for UL STP3600 Standards, the standards for the Circular Economy and the metrics, processes, and procedures for the circularity of materials and operations. Freed is a global thinker and living proof that purpose-driven businesses transform lives.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2017

Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies. GreenPal’s vision is to become the operating system and platform that makes the lawn care industry run smoothly. Image Credit: Natalie Harper.

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Up and Running

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

We work with like-minded partners who also want to help your businesses succeed by providing the best tools and content for the job. If our readers choose to learn more or purchase from links to our partners, sometimes we earn affiliate commissions that support Bplans’ mission. Your logo is the key to your small business brand.

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David Teten

MAY 16, 2011

Joe Chernesky, Vice President and General Manager of Global Licensing Sales, Intellectual Ventures. Jake Geleerd, President and Chief Operating Officer, Ocean Tomo, LLC. In addition Geleerd was recognized by Crain’s Business Chicago 40 Under 40. Panelists: Jeff Kupietzky MBA 98, CEO, Oversee.net.

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ReadWriteStart

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Giving stuff for free is a dangerous game, and it is difficult to sustain operations that have large numbers of free users. In 1M/1M premium, we do invest in certain companies on a revenue sharing basis and create channel partnerships with one or more of our partners. He is also planning to launch in Boston and Chicago by December.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 7, 2021

Or are they running to a fresh perspective, a massive talent pool, and an innovation culture that balances social impact with global domination? These are all potential customers and strategic partners for startups. Are they running from high prices, high taxes, dysfunctional government, and wildfires? Was this going to happen anyway?

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Reid Hoffman

MARCH 19, 2019

O’Reilly’s article describes two businesses from his own career at O’Reilly—the Global Network Navigator (GNN) web portal, which he sold to AOL, and the Website web server, which eventually fell by the wayside. Thanks to the internet and other globalizing technologies, the entire world has entered the Networked Age.

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thebarefootvc

JULY 3, 2016

As I reflected on FPV’s first full year of operation, I thought back to my original thesis and reasons for starting the fund. After spending time in Silicon Valley (from 1999-2003), Boston, London and Chicago, I moved back to NYC in 2004 and have been fortunate to witness the technology and startup growth for the past 10+ years.

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thebarefootvc

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

As I reflected on FPV’s first full year of operation, I thought back to my original thesis and reasons for starting the fund. After spending time in Silicon Valley (from 1999-2003), Boston, London and Chicago, I moved back to NYC in 2004 and have been fortunate to witness the technology and startup growth for the past 10+ years.

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Austin Startup

AUGUST 30, 2019

I didn’t set out to write a book but as we looked around the market for an operational playbook for sales, we couldn’t find one, so I tapped into my 20 years of sales experience and my network so that we could create a valuable resource for founders everywhere,” said Schwartzfarb. 23: Chicago, IL?—? RSVP here Sept. 24: Charlotte, NC?—?

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Each company will be unique in the ways that they need to improve their operations and overall approach. The first step is having an honest look at the internal operations of the company. I know a partner at a manufacturing firm that thinks he ought to be able to do everything he asks his people to do.

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Eric Friedman

AUGUST 18, 2021

He is also co-founder and Managing Partner of Deciens Capital, an early stage investment fund. Before Giftly, Dan was a Booth Scholar at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. with Honors) in International Relations from the University of Chicago where he won numerous awards. Dan has a B.A. It’s awesome to have you.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

I’ve owned my own business for twenty-years now and in some fashion have operated pretty much like most traditional small businesses. As our reach expanded nationally and then globally we started to employ technology and engage talent wherever we found it. While Basecamp has an office in Chicago, their staff is spread around the globe.

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Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

I’ve owned my own business for twenty-years now and in some fashion have operated pretty much like most traditional small businesses. As our reach expanded nationally and then globally we started to employ technology and engage talent wherever we found it. While Basecamp has an office in Chicago, their staff is spread around the globe.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 29, 2017

After a few months working out and end jobs around Chicago, I met an extraordinary business consultant who helped me build my business from the ground up in exchange for social media services. 10- Address financial and operating metrics. In business, we negotiate with external vendors, suppliers and partners. Thanks to Ira S.

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Hearpreneur

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Alkalign is a holistic health and wellness brand that currently operates multiple boutique fitness studios and offers online group health coaching. It also had to reflect our plans for global expansion. My wife and I met in college in Indiana and soon after graduation, decided we were going to move to Chicago.

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abovethecrowd.com

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

We estimate that the global GMV for ride sharing was over $100B in 2018 (including Uber, Didi, Grab, Lyft, Yandex, etc) and still growing handsomely. Upwork is a global freelancing platform where businesses and independent professionals can connect and collaborate remotely.

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Hearpreneur

JUNE 19, 2016

The aim from the start was to shake up the industry – starting local and growing global. After spending 6 months on the market validation I pitched them my idea and partnered with the first investors. Everything was to be honest, from client reporting and expectations down to employees knowing how much everyone earns.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 21, 2018

At the time of its incorporation (2001), I had seen an article published by the University of Chicago showing that 82 % of CEOs had revenue growth as their #1 objective. I came up with the name Excel Global Partners for my corporate consulting firm because of the vision I had for the company. Nowlin, Excel Global Partners ! #10-

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Austin Startup

JUNE 26, 2019

We tried, and opted out of, potentials for pivots; we pitched for game-changing partners and acquisitions that did not ultimately convert. With the help of advisors Ada Ryland and Wayne Lopez, we set up data-driven operation to get clarity on what and why we measured?—?and you win on 50% + 1 or you don’t…). and the outcomes. “If

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A Smart Bear: Startups and Marketing for Geeks

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

We been managing the field by plan more than 75 enterprise customers and channel partners. First of all, the enterprise level processes and the one like you described, where there is one or two people just trying to do basic sales with Highrise, extremely different context that they operate in, and different price points, by the way.

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Hearpreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2017

My research was valuable enough for a large corporation that is known for creating a popular operating system to give us about $250K in funding. I have been working with my Partners since November 2000. Thanks to Steven Randall, Vonya Global ! #8-Provide I was a Ph.D. Thanks to Emily Mazza, Mazza Virtual Assistants ! #7-

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blog.expensify.com

APRIL 24, 2012

net is the only framework in which you can build an app for all the major mobile operating systems (iphone, android, wp7). ” I’m quite sure with this article you alienated not only few potential customers or partners but also some existing ones. It’s an *freaking open source*.net net implementation. Checkout [link].net

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