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Be who you needed when you were younger

Entrepreneurs' Organization

At some point in life, almost everyone has collaborated with people who don’t share knowledge, don’t give advice, and don’t help others out with their experience. In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them.

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Anyone is building a marketplace for advice, one 5-minute call at a time

TechCrunch

Anyone , an audio app that’s building a ‘marketplace for advice’ one five-minute phone call at a time, is launching new versions of its iOS and Android apps today* and beginning to large-scale onboarding after operating in a limited closed beta for the past six months. And we had fairly little exposure to opportunity.

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Why experience sharing is key to entrepreneurial growth

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In a standard Forum meeting, a member makes a presentation about an opportunity or challenge they are facing and asks for the group’s input. Given the request for input and feedback, you might expect a presenter to receive various advice from the other Forum members. It can often create a better outcome for everyone.

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Free Money for Student Tech Founders

David Teten VC

I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. In my book, I collects all the best scholarships, fellowships, and other programs for high-achieving young people. . 1) Your school.

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16 Reasons Why a Mentor is a Must for Startup Businesses

Startup Blogpost

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Mentors have years of working in the industry they are consulting for and can identify business opportunities for the startup. That’s where mentors come in.

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The idea that university degrees don’t matter is a Silicon Valley fantasy

TechCrunch

Unless you are born into a privileged, well-connected family with substantial capital (which is often the vantage point many of the dropout cult advocates come from), your undergraduate degree from a top university is the most powerful socioeconomic opportunity that exists. Founders didn’t just stop at undergrad degrees – 35.7%

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Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help

StartupNation

The key is to find a group that works for you and provides you with opportunities to expand your perspective. Help doesn’t always have to be advice or mentorship. 17, 2020 wherever books are sold and can be purchased via StartupNation.com.