For my last blog post I want to write a resume of what an entrepreneur actually does, what characteristics can be found in them and what drives them. On our blog we wrote about what you need to be a leader, how to recruit your employees, how to raise funds and described different start-up ideas, so […]
If you have read the last two (one, two) posts of the series “I am a Toyota” you might know that I might have been quite occupied lately with studying for various exams. That’s the reason why I haven’t uploaded a new post in two weeks. I have a quite good feeling about what I […]
February 4, 2012 by emilybrgmnn
…which filed IPO this week. And I am still asking myself how such a young company – it has only been 8 years since it was founded! – Can be worth so much money! I found a nice explanation on Slate saying that the difference of Facebook and Google and amazon is simple: “What’s different […]
As mentioned in the first post of my series “I am a Toyota” I described the background of the problem I have. It’s the end of semester, I have several exams to sit and some other stuff to do for uni. In short, I have to study more than I can take and it drives […]
When I was living in Shanghai I met an entrepreneur. He was Brazilian and full of Brazilian fire. Always by his side: his Chinese girlfriend. And her mother. The monster in law didn’t want him to be an entrepreneur but a teacher, even though he was very successful. I just learnt they broke up: a […]
January 10, 2012 by emilybrgmnn
This blog post I wanted dedicate to HR strategy in Start Ups. But then I decided on leaving the strategy and rather look at the people and capture a variance of different views. What does working in a start-up mean? What do to I get and what is expected of me to give? Why work […]
January 3, 2012 by emilybrgmnn
-A three-course menu- For me HR is always an interesting topic in businesses. And considering my last post it’s quite important for Start-Ups as well. So I’m asking myself how does it work in Start-Ups? Any special effects here? What do HR managers do to attract and keep the best people? Google Blog Search […]
That’s not only an important question for the eurozone and the banking sector but also for businesses. In this wild jungle of overwhelming information it’s almost impossible to keep an overview. According to Amit Shafrir from TechCrunch you should not only have Silicon Valley in mind as a source of startups but also Europe symbolized by […]
Of course every agone year needs a review. In this post I want to identify some major technological achievements spoiling the startup scene even more this year. According to gruenderszene the most important technologies spoiling the entrepreneurial activity in 2011 were: – The progression of the cloud – The enhancement of hardware – High-speed mobile […]
November 29, 2011 by emilybrgmnn
After listening to a presentation held by HitFox Co-founder and CEO Jan Beckers I decided to write my next blog post about his experiences and expert knowledge on founding five companies. His presentation leads the listener through his entrepreneurial path – starting with being a party entrepreneur and organizing parties on a big scale, going […]
February 13, 2012 by emilybrgmnn
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