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Talk to Your Heroes: How I Built a Virtual Board That Enhances My Decision-Making

Paul G. Silva

Have you ever wished you could pick the brains of Seth Godin, Jim Collins, and Eric Ries (or whoever are your intellectual heroes) whenever you face a business challenge? What if you could assemble your dream team of advisors and consult them anytime, day or night, without scheduling conflicts or hefty consulting fees?

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17 Inspiring Recoveries: How Entrepreneurs Bounced Back from Crises

StartupNation

Entrepreneurship often involves facing unexpected challenges head-on. This article presents real-world examples of business leaders who successfully overcame various crises, from supply chain disruptions to regulatory shifts. One of the most pressing concerns that stemmed from this was that it put our reputation and customer trust in jeopardy.

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3 key ingredients for successful remote work

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Set aside time for assessing how people are feeling as well as recognizing great work. Set aside time for assessing how people are feeling as well as recognizing great work. The global coronavirus pandemic has forced a widespread shift to remote work. The impact on our families and careers has been significant. Here’s what they shared.

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18 Inspirational Career Reinvention Journeys from Successful Entrepreneurs

StartupNation

Discover how individuals from law, journalism, tech, and more have leveraged their unique experiences to forge new, thriving careers. Drawing on insights from experts across various fields, these stories highlight the diverse paths to professional transformation. The impact of this continuous reinvention has been profound.

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“I actually thought I’d stay at Flexport my entire career.” Ben Braverman’s Path Into, and Out of, His Dream Job and Then Founding Saga, a New Venture Firm

Hunter Walk

His experience at Flexport; his pay-it-forward nature; and his friendly user interface, made his a desirable angel/advisor for startups. How did you originally get introduced to the startup and do you recall how you thought about the ‘pros and cons’ at the time? Ben Braverman and I went to a women’s college.

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The Amazing Disappearing VC

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Firms have networks of advisors, too--with particular expertise in your area. Pick what you want off the menu and someone will provide that service for you. Drop by AngelList, where startups have been vetted by a community of advisors and other investors. A number of VC firms have hired specialists in the area of recruiting.

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Why Online Video Just Took One More Big Step to Legitimacy

Both Sides of the Table

The news that Ynon Kreiz is joining to run the company as Executive Chairman was first reported by Peter Kafka at AllThingsD (and later picked up by Variety , AdWeek and several other traditional media outlets. Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios.