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The BIG Blog
A blog for early innovators and leaders in tech, AI, DEI, ESG, climate tech, and more.
Jul 8, 20242 min read
Why does authenticity matter for startup leaders aspiring to grow global profits
After managing risk at some of the world’s top investment banks for 30 years, I have one strong belief: be yourself in the workplace.
Jun 26, 202414 min read
Comprehensive guide to DEI in the workplace: 11 benefits you can't ignore
11 benefits you can't ignore about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, and how to implement it within your own company
Jun 19, 20249 min read
The fintech COO: role, responsibilities & success strategies
A detailed look into the COO role to grasp how they contribute to the success of fintech ventures, and help you hire for your startup.
Jun 5, 20247 min read
How to scale a B2B business: A board director’s perspective
Let's investigate the ways your B2B (business-to-business) business can be scaled and how a Chief Operating Officer can help.
May 29, 20247 min read
How do you secure Series A funding? Insights from a fundraising professional
Series A funding is a critical intermediary step in launching a company. But how do you secure Series A funding, anyway?
May 15, 20246 min read
What should a COO do in a startup? Learn from a board director
Let’s learn more about what a Chief Operating Officer does and how a COO can optimize your business’s performance.
Apr 30, 20244 min read
Why an early startup should hire a COO in 2024
The choice to not bring a Chief Operations Officer on as early as possible in your startup journey could hurt you. Read more insights here.
Apr 24, 20248 min read
How to scale a SaaS business: A COO's perspective
Don’t scale for the sake of scaling. If and when you do scale, make sure you do it for the right reasons. Read this post for scaling tips.
Apr 17, 20244 min read
Sustainable business operations: 17 steps to make your company green
This guide outlines 17 actionable steps based on best practices to make your business more sustainable.
Apr 10, 20243 min read
Why you should hire a sustainability business speaker: meet Bhuva Shakti
We need champions that speak to the necessity of sustainable business practices, and that’s one reason why to hire a sustainability speaker.
Apr 3, 202427 min read
Fintech funding tips: 11 ways to secure funding for a fintech startup
The strategic acquisition of funding can be a critical determinant of its capacity to scale, innovate, and ultimately succeed in fintech.
Mar 27, 20248 min read
The ESG COO: a key role for sustainable business leadership
Learn what exactly ESG is, how it affects the operations of your startup the responsibilities a COO has over ESG issues.
Mar 20, 20246 min read
Building an ESG compliance checklist in 2024 (PDF Included)
Ensuring your organization’s compliance with ESG principles is a critical future-proofing step. Learn the basics to ESG checklists here.
Mar 13, 20248 min read
How to hire your first advisory board in 2024
Learn how to assemble an advisory board in 2024 to ensure your startup's success. Read this to learn about how a Fractional COO can help.
Mar 6, 20246 min read
Current AI policies, legislation, regulations, and more in the EU vs the US
These days it does not matter if your startup is directly involved in AI or not. Learn about AI policy in the USA vs. the EU in this blog.
Feb 28, 20246 min read
How a Fractional COO can streamline operations
If you’re asking yourself: “What does it mean to streamline operations?” You’ve come to the right article. Learn from an experience COO.
Feb 21, 202411 min read
Understanding the role of COO in scaling up your business
Scaling a business transcends mere sales growth; each element of the business has to grow in harmony. Learn how a COO helps usher in change.
Feb 14, 202410 min read
The ultimate guide for the perfect Fractional COO hire
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the intricacies of hiring a Fractional COO, providing valuable insights for your hiring process.
Feb 7, 202412 min read
Understanding fractional COO rates: a comprehensive guide
Knowing fractional COO rates is important to know if you're optimizing your startup's operations while keeping your budget in check.
Jan 31, 202412 min read
The AI ethics expert: helping navigate ethical AI in startups and climate fintech
We are in an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, making the role of an AI ethics expert increasingly vital.
Discover How to Measure Startup Expansion Risk
Expanding into new regional markets offers tech startups an opportunity to scale and tap into new opportunities. However, expansion also includes its own set of risks.
Explore how your startup can identify, measure, and navigate risks while entering new regional markets in our Essential Guide for Expanding into the US Market.
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