Sentences with phrase «role of entrepreneur»

Embracing the role of entrepreneur, mentally and financially.

This fall, BYU Law School in Provo, Utah, will launch an innovative design lab, called LawX, in which second - and third - year law students will step into the role of entrepreneur to design apps and other solutions to help address Utah's critical gap in access to legal services

Even so, the economy has forced some attorneys into the role of entrepreneur by necessity.

If you really understood the role of an entrepreneur, you'd know that there will eventually be a middle person (at least one) between you and the rest of your staff.

In 2009, 71 percent of Americans agreed with the statement «my school education is helping / has helped me to better understand the role of entrepreneurs in society.»

Not exact matches

She's had tons of supporting roles that have landed her squarely in global celebrity status, but Gwyneth is also a crafty entrepreneur.

But a number of these entrepreneurs point to family backgrounds in which immigration played a huge role in developing their families» values.

If you're an entrepreneur, a founder or a CEO, you might make the mistake of overlooking the role internal communications play in your business» success.

Bono is illustrative of the broadening role in society for entrepreneurs.

Prior to coming to the helm of the U.S. small - business organization, Contreras - Sweet held a bevy of executive roles and was an entrepreneur herself.

She sees her role on the panel of judges as one of mutual benefit, bringing her research and experiences in entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures to the event while meeting other promising social entrepreneurs from around the world.

Plenty of entrepreneurs have heard that message from Minhas of late, thanks to her role on the CBC hit Dragons» Den.

Rahn said that entrepreneurs should never underestimate the importance of putting the right person in the right role.

People in China and Japan are, to some extent, buying what Trump's selling: her image as a have - it - all feminist who's masterfully balanced her roles as successful entrepreneur, mother of three, and style icon.

Perversely, in optimizing their profitability, banks are limiting the potential of entrepreneurs (who represent 97 % of all Canadian businesses, employ 56 % of all workers and play a key role in shaping local communities) to contribute to Canadian society and its economy.

A very famous entrepreneur once told me that she left her great executive role because, simply, «one woman standing in a room full of old white men wasn't going to do very much.»

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or the CEO of an established company — attitude will always play an important role.

And as President Trump starts his term, it's worth noting the GOP platform itself highlights the growing role of independent contractors and entrepreneurs in the New Economy.

Cirrus Networks has announced non-executive director and IT entrepreneur Matt Sullivan will transition to the role of managing director at the company's next general meeting.

What does that mean for entrepreneurs desperate to get funding or struggling communities looking to strengthen the role of entrepreneurship in their economy?

But role models aren't just for the young — entrepreneurs can learn a lot from a variety of people, not just those in business.

Evan Williams, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur who was once CEO and chairman of Twitter, apologized in an interview with the New York Times about Twitter's role in Trump's presidency.

Lazaridis has now become another one of Waterloo's success stories, serving as a role model for a new generation of budding entrepreneurs.

An entrepreneur who serves as CEO of a company he launched has found the two roles are very, very different.

We also need to be aware of the role we play in this as entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners.

She's an important business role model, not just because of her success, but now partly because of her influence on millions of entrepreneurs who watch her several times a week on TV.

Entrepreneurs will play a starring role in shaping whatever is to come, said Marc Canter, one of the inventors of the multimedia software Macromedia Director.

The country comparisons reveal that Singapore and Ireland have strong conditions for entrepreneurs, even though, especially in the case of Singapore, the state has assumed the role of leading entrepreneur.

That's one of the key roles we can play — what entrepreneur is going to think [he or she] can qualify for HUD money?»

His own mother's diagnosis of Alzheimer's — and his sudden move into the role of caregiver — prompted the Sudbury, Ont., entrepreneur to start Care Link Advantage in 2009.

Another way to circumvent confirmation bias is to engage an advisor or mentor to be a no - man (the antidote to a yes - man) whose role is to argue the opposite of what the entrepreneur thinks or believes and to actively look for, and expose, the downside of everything the entrepreneur wishes to do.

While some entrepreneurs neglect to take a direct role in many hiring decisions (especially when it comes to non-management positions), being present and actively involved throughout the process is a crucial facet of the job.

Pinkesh also stresses on the importance of data sciences - driven entrepreneurs, who he considers as playing vital roles in building the Indian economy.

Entrepreneurs are creating the new jobs and roles that will define the digital and global economy of the future.

Some people who think they want to be entrepreneurs are just unhappy in their current roles, says Pamela Slim, the Mesa, Ariz. - based author of Escape from Cubicle Nation (Penguin, 2010).

Immigration reform is clearly on the table now, and a businessman turned president may, some insiders reason, appreciate the role entrepreneurs of all types play in the economy.

As part of that effort, I'm taking on a new role: I'll be KPCB's chief product officer, working with entrepreneurs to transform good ideas into great products.

[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

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Business Rockstars sits down with Anna Fieler, CMO of Popsugar, who describes the chief marketing officer position and her personal experiences in the role.

Become part of a select community of high - potential women entrepreneurs leading growing companies who are advisors to and role models for one another

Darren Rowse @problogger Blogger, Speaker, Author, Podcaster and Online Entrepreneur — Owner and Editor at Problogger Presenting: The Changing Role of Blogs in a Social Media Age

This program will examine the current and potential role of business, contract, and related laws on entrepreneurs and their business ventures.

As part of my role leading Summit's team in Europe, it is a privilege to work closely with these talented entrepreneurs every day — individuals who are at the forefront of their industries, tackling some of today's greatest challenges and building strong businesses with new, game - changing technology solutions.»

For example, if you're the entrepreneur who loves the chaos of a startup, you may want to sell now and move on to your next project, or negotiate a contract for a three - year operational or consultant role to stay connected with what you built while trusting others to lead the company.

An accomplished entrepreneur and executive, Reid has played an integral role in building many of today's leading consumer technology businesses, including LinkedIn and PayPal.

Female founders can be especially susceptible to sexual harassment from male investors, experts say, because of the power imbalance between their roles — an entrepreneur who needs a check to get her business off the ground may feel obligated to laugh awkwardly and shrug it off when the VC with the checkbook makes a sexual remark.

Discover the role EO GSEA plays in the lives of young entrepreneurs everywhere — visit www.gsea.org!

Created in Fall of 2013 by some of Austin's most experienced businesswomen and entrepreneurs, Women @ Austin has grown into a hub for women to access mentors, role models, and networks critical for business success.

We expect this leadership to help GFI make better strategic decisions and to be especially useful in their role of connecting scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and others in the animal - free food world.

I often get asked about the role of a board of directors by both entrepreneurs and angels.