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Revolution's Tracy Van Grack Unlocks the Power of StoryTelling — Purpose First Entrepreneur
Tracy Van Grack, Chief Communications Officer at Revolution, knew from a young age that she wanted to tell powerful, meaningful stories. That drive led her to what might seem like a surprising choice—law school. But Tracy says that lawyers are natural storytellers: “Lawyers understand how to take in all the relevant facts presented and distill it into a narrative that resonates. There is no group of people better prepared to craft meaningful narratives and persuasive content.
How M1’s CMO Bob Armour Wins in A Bull Or Bear Market — Purpose First Entrepreneur
Back in 1989, after spending two years post-college working virtually nonstop as an analyst in Merrill Lynch's investment banking business, I decided to take a step back to volunteer and teach high school in American Samoa. I taught math, social studies, and computers. The Commodore 64 computers—remember them? probably not; look them up—at the school weren't very useful, but they were what I had to work with.
PartySlate's Julie Novack Reveals "Parties with Purpose" — Purpose First Entrepreneur
What Julie realized, though, was that finding an experienced planner and the right venue was time-consuming and challenging. There were some wedding websites and a few corporate event blogs, but nothing specific to the fundraising community. What was available was a handful of low-quality pictures scattered across dozens of venue and vendor websites.
Why Paul Hsu Believes Purpose First Leaders Can Make Web3 a Vehicle for Generational Change — Purpose First Entrepreneur
From his two decades in technology, Paul Hsu, CEO and Founder of Decasonic, sees an opportunity in blockchain to create positive, purposeful change. In Web3, Paul sees a frontier design space growing at an exponential rate—in his words, “a billion-user opportunity and a trillion-dollar whitespace.” What that technology will become, and how it will function going forward, will be shaped by today’s founders and leaders.
Kristi Ross Opens Up About How Purpose drives tastytrade’s Groundbreaking Success — Purpose First Entrepreneur
By Kristi Ross, Co-CEO and President, tastytrade “Opportunity is all around you.” This is one of the mottos I live by; to me, it speaks to a sense of empowerment. Because while opportunity is all around us, I am a firm believer that those opportunities don’t just drop into our laps. To capitalize on those opportunities, you have to pay attention, and you have to grab them when you see them. In fact, the focus on opportunity is at the heart of our mission at tastytrade.
Why Fueling Innovation Drives Luke Tanen’s Purpose — Purpose First Entrepreneur
This year marks my twelfth anniversary with Chicago Innovation. As an “elder millennial,” that fact alone makes me an anomaly. Gallup called us “The Job-Hopping Generation,” and the average millennial changes jobs every 2.7 years. What has kept me invested in my work at Chicago Innovation for the past twelve years comes down to two things: purpose and people. My role at Chicago Innovation aligns with my personal sense of purpose. I am a problem-solver by nature.
What Really Makes or Breaks Entrepreneurs? It’s Probably Not What You Think. — Purpose First Entrepreneur
We can influence each of those variables, but we tend we put the bulk of our focus on our actions, abilities, and decisions. “If I’d only done A instead of B…” “If I just get more experience in C…” “If I opt to do X or Z instead of Z…” Why do we ignore circumstance? One factor is that we often see our circumstances as uncontrollable and fail to recognize where we really do have choice. It’s easy to fall into the belief that our circumstances are fixed entities, things that we cannot change.
Jessica Droste Yagan Shares a Purpose First Approach to Spending and Investing — Purpose First Entrepreneur
Our money has power, but it also has purpose. That’s the key message Jessica Droste Yagan, CEO of Impact Engine, wants Purpose First leaders to understand. It’s a belief that’s served as a connective thread throughout Jessica’s professional life.
Why P33’s Erin Amico Finds Purpose in the Power of Storytelling — Purpose First Entrepreneur
By Erin Amico, Chief Marketing Officer, P33 From a very early age, I’ve had an interest in and affinity for storytelling. I thrive, I shine, and I find my purpose in bringing misunderstood or untold stories to life. In my personal life, I write children’s books, where I feature characters of color and bring in many of my personal experiences. As a Chicagoan and an African American, I feel that it's important for storytellers to speak to stories and experiences only they can tell uniquely.
Factor CEO Mike Apostal Shares his Journey to Becoming a Start-up Athlete — Purpose First Entrepreneur
In spite of a growing body of research that clearly demonstrates the connections between wellness and performance, entrepreneurs are often faced with the reality that the demands of launching their start-ups sometimes mean that their health takes a back seat to their businesses. According to Mike Apostal, CEO and co-founder of Factor, that approach represents a missed opportunity.
Jacob Babcock Reveals How NuCurrent’s Unique Interview Process Builds a Successful Purpose First Culture — Purpose First Entrepreneur
By Jacob Babcock, CEO and Founder, NuCurrent To me, what happens after dark is the clearest marker of the real culture of your organization. When I think about building a Purpose First culture at NuCurrent, I measure our success in the decisions people make when no one else is looking. As a leader, you might have a vision statement that you can hire a great agency to write for you. Maybe you even believe it. Maybe it's ten words, and every single word is perfect.
How Chief’s CTO, John Higginson, Leverages Technology to Create a More Equitable World — Purpose First Entrepreneur
When John Higginson took on the role of CTO at Chief this past November, he became the first male executive at the private network dedicated to bringing more women into leadership roles by offering a platform to connect with other women executives. John may seem like a somewhat surprising choice for the role until you understand his journey.
Laura Sanchez-Greenberg Reveals Why Love is the “Master Key” to Outperformance — Purpose First Entrepreneur
Far from a soft emotion, Laura explains, love often requires vulnerability, real action, and most of all, courage. But what does love look like in a professional setting? Laura emphasizes that her vision is not about romantic love. Instead, it is a deep reverence and respect for every aspect of the people you work with, including in areas where you disagree.
How Cohesion CEO and Co-founder Thru Shivakumar Builds a Purpose First Company Culture by Asking Hard Questions — Purpose First Entrepreneur
This has been a year of reflection for Thru Shivakumar, CEO and Co-founder of Cohesion. In looking back at her career thus far, Thru sees two prevailing themes—a record of serving companies undergoing transition and change, as well as a commitment to leaving those companies better positioned than when she arrived.
Why Packback CEO Mike Shannon Says Evolution Fuels His Purpose Discovery — Purpose First Entrepreneur
By Mike Shannon, CEO & Co-founder, Packback For me, purpose evolved. At first, I simply wanted to “be an entrepreneur.” My hunch was that, as an entrepreneur, I could do good in the world, but I didn’t yet have a concept of tying the product to a purposeful impact.
1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler Uncovers What’s Behind Being a Purpose First Entrepreneur — Purpose First Entrepreneur
How do we develop intentional practices that allow us to live and work with purpose? This question was the focus of a recent virtual fireside chat between 1871 CEO Betsy Ziegler and Pete Wilkins, author of Purpose First Entrepreneur and Managing Director of HPA.
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