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"Today's most valuable currency is social capital, defined as the information, expertise, trust, and total value that exist in the relationships you have and social networks to which you belong." - Keith Ferrazzi A person's personal and professional network defines them, and those networks can help you open doors even when you are not in the room. I am fortunate to have a network of like-minded entrepreneurs within the Denver ecosystem. Check out the full episode in the comments below. #substituteteachershortage #network #socialcapital #startuppodcast #startupjourney Companies Represented: WalletGyde - Caleb Kioh Bookum - Kristopher Colley II and Kyle Colley Mili Llama (Techstars '23) - Me

When we worked in finance, yhangry 👨🍳 was a side hustle. This hack helped us find our first 5 super users 📈 Heinin Zhang and I started having dinners for our friends, peers and their friends... From these initimate dinners, we got SO much valuable feedback! - about our product - about who we can partner with - and started the flywheel of word of mouth Over time, we have hosted these dinners for: - connecting with other female founders - connecting with other marketplace founders - connecting with people from our community! If you are building a business or own a community, Here is a little incentive to meet a few of them IRL, And let the magic unfold! 🎁 👉 Link to view dinner parties currently happening in comments :) I’d love your help to spread the word 💗- tag a entrepreneur/ content creator you know would love to engage with their community :) #community #founders #startups #corporateevents #banking #hiring #entrepreneurship #brandmarketing #ycombinator

As an entrepreneur and expert on the ecosystem I am aware we struggle with many things before we thrive. This class is perfect to structure your business and form community with other entrepreneurs as you! Come and join us!

The Pie There's some talk today about the generosity of the new wave of Web3 entrepreneurs, thanks to VC Fred Wilson's post this morning (link in my comment). Fred knows a thing or two about generosity. Look him up if you don't know. He is generous—very wealthy and very generous. I've personally been a beneficiary of his generosity more than once. Fred attributes the new generosity to something that I believe is a fallacy. He's not alone. Not by a long shot. He believes in the infinitely growing pie. The infinitely growing pie is a metaphor for the idea that technology and ingenuity can create something (wealth) out of nothing, which means no one has to want for more. We can all have more. I'm not saying the new entrepreneurs aren't generous. I have no idea. But, the pie is finite. It absolutely is finite. If the new entrepreneurs are generous because they believe the pie can grow and grow and grow, we're in trouble. Walk up to any physicist and ask them: which is infinite, time or matter? They will tell you that only time is infinite. Matter is finite. Matter == material == wealth. If the new class of founders is more generous, I hope it's because they understand that they don't need the whole goddamned pie. I hope they understand that enough is as much as a feast. Because the pie is finite.

🔍 Seeking Investors for Your Small Business? Here's How: Start close to home, with friends and family. Even if they pass, it's a valuable opportunity to refine your pitch and presentation. Next, tap into online resources like Angel Investors and platforms like A Million Cups, where new entrepreneurs connect with potential investors nationwide. Consult with bankers who can connect you with high-net-worth individuals interested in startups. Don't hesitate to seek guidance from successful mentors and ask for referrals to potential investors. Persistence pays off—I pitched to the wealthiest person I knew, offered a compelling proposition, and secured the investment to propel my business forward. 💼 theentrepreneurproject.net #TheEntrepreneurProject #BuildYourOnlineBusiness #CEOMotivation #CEOLifestyle #SmallBusinessAdvice

The secret to reaching your goals as an entrepreneur is to build a strong network of men and woman on the same path. Btw these are the shoes from attendance of our weekly mastermind. Millionaire marketers, startup founders, and hungry kids.

Unfortunately class is nearly ALWAYS left out of the equality, diversity and inclusion conversation. This is extremely frustrating and we need to do a lot better and view social mobility in the ways we do with other vitally important protected characteristics. How can you have a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem with only those from wealthy backgrounds?

Inequality can’t be solved in school. ⚖️ This article resonated with me MASSIVELY. While I’ve dedicated my career to making education more equitable, the stark reality is that even if students are supported to “get the grades” they deserve, that won’t be enough. Despite having what I’d personally consider a “successful” career, with many achievements I’m hugely proud of, I’ve definitely faced many of the issues discussed in this article, such as: - Overt accent/class bias in the form of being turned down for a role I had already done (with a great track record in it to boot) with the feedback that I “lacked gravitas” 👀 - Not having the financial stability to ever take risks (not having a job has been one of my biggest fears since a ridiculously young age) 💰 - Not having the “social capital” to live somewhere rent free (particularly near London where the majority of opportunities still unfortunately exist)/have the connections needed to start my own venture 👥 While there has been a lot of focus (and funding) on levelling the playing field for young people/schools, there is still a huge gap post-school, which is not only preventing individuals from reaching their full potential, but it’s also preventing valuable contributions to the economy. Social mobility benefits everyone! 👏 #socialmobility #levellingtheplayingfield #classgap #inequality

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