Sentences with phrase «entrepreneur took first place»

Finally, he lost his semi-official title as L.A. richest person to Elon Musk, as the tech entrepreneur took first place on this year's Forbes billionaire bingo sheet.

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Putting time, money and resources into a business venture that's about to take off can always be risky, but it's why you became an entrepreneur in the first place.

The first Energy New Venture Competition for would - be energy sector entrepreneurs takes place in downtown Calgary.

[01:30] Introduction [02:30] Tony welcomes Alexandra [03:40] Launching in 2007 — it came from a place of passion [04:25] Establishing clear roles among founders [05:40] Flexing her multilingual skills in business [06:25] Adjusting how you speak to someone based on their objectives [08:10] The secret to Gilt's growth [09:20] Building a business that would thrive during winter [10:20] Finding the capital to purchase inventory [10:40] Moving from venture to private equity funding [11:20] It's all about smart money [11:40] The future of traditional retail [12:20] The subscription model [12:40] Catering to the time - starved customer [12:55] Bringing services into the home [13:10] Leaving Gilt to lead Glamsquad [16:10] Glamsquad started as an app [17:10] Vetting employees [18:10] Building trust with customers [19:00] Taking massive action — now [20:20] Launching the first sale on Gilt — without a return policy [21:30] Fitz [22:00] The average person wears only 20 % of their wardrobe [23:00] Taking the time to understand your customer [23:20] Challenges as a woman in business [24:40] Advice to a female entrepreneur that's just getting started [25:25] The importance of networking [25:50] Knowing the milestones to hit along the way

Taking a young or seasoned entrepreneur into your work force and allowing them to use the skills that got them job in the first place is going to set them — and your company — up for success.