TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

My first piece of advice is to leverage your own community and support network, especially any mentors and role models you may have, to introduce you to potential investors. There are countless stories of women not being taken seriously by male investors, and subsequently not being seen as a worthwhile investment opportunity.

VC 123

VC startup leadership communities 123

Smart Hustle Magazine

JANUARY 7, 2021

Accenture Ventures leader Kathryn Ross has advice for black founders that could be initially deemed counter-intuitive. She and Ramon talk about why a global consulting giant has launched a program to elevate black founders and entrepreneurs. Another area she says needs attention is new opportunities.

entrepreneurs 98

entrepreneurs ventures venture capital leadership 98

NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2019

Mentorships provide direct access to people with relevant business skills and expertise, who can offer regular, tailored and timely advice – on general business practice and strategy, or specific areas of concern (finance, marketing, governance). Adrienne Church is General Manager at Prospa New Zealand.

financing 70

financing finance incubation mentorship 70

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2019

There is no end to ideas in a world where there is opportunity. This means opportunity. Getting help from business partners, boards of directors or investors is always going to be loaded, as they have a vested interest in the decisions and advice they give. I was so impressed with the businesses of the future.

peer-to-peer 130

peer-to-peer startup entrepreneurs consulting 130

Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 18, 2017

We had a chance to speak with cryptocurrency investor Philippe Theunissen (PT) and brand consultant Qin Guo (QG) in Shanghai, and here’s what they had to say about their experiences as EO Accelerator participants. QG: My business is in brand consulting. EO: HOW DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THE EO ACCELERATOR PROGRAM? PT: Absolutely.

accelerator 130

accelerator entrepreneurs consulting energy 130

TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

He also advised the Obama White House on digital strategy and communications, Slack, and created two other communications consultancies. ” Unlike 10 years ago, when communications experts mostly stayed in their own lane and competed more than complemented, Garrett thinks that the current market brings a key opportunity to the cohort.

networking 74

networking mix-use peer-to-peer mentorship 74

Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

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.

mentorship 90

mentorship startup advice energy 90

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Request situations where they had an opportunity to observe your actions. Relationships may occur with potential employees, mentors, consultants, suppliers, and customers. Seek out industry associations, taking advantage of community events such as conferences, workshops, training opportunities, and more.

innovation 98

innovation entrepreneurship culture pitching 98

StartupNation

MAY 13, 2021

From side hustlers selling innovative products out of their homes, to local brick-and-mortar shop owners pivoting to digital due to reduced foot traffic, the e-commerce opportunity represents a lifeline to sales success in an otherwise challenging economic climate. Nothing is done overnight,” Robert said.

entrepreneurs 100

entrepreneurs consulting mentorship advice 100

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 1, 2012

I don’t try to optimize for who might be a great investment opportunity or somebody that I really “should know.” Over time as I became more senior at Andersen Consulting I had more resources to take taxis everywhere. What I love is that I don’t pre pick the companies. But I prefer the crowd. The Subway.

pitching 319

pitching culture entrepreneurs mentorship 319

Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

While it is not uncommon to see CS graduates wind up in management or consulting, that’s probably not the full story. Women may feel unsupported in their process of moving into a career where so much career advice is geared toward men. It provides opportunities for mentorship. Career progression. Something for everyone.

culture 252

culture leadership mentorship development 252

David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

He’s now researching his next opportunity and interviewing for some jobs. Consulting. Jai Malik, Venture Partner at Republic and ex-corporate Scout for Tata Communications, shares advice on becoming a Scout: “ I think the most important thing they saw was that I was open to learning whatever it took to get the job done.

consulting 119

consulting founder investing investment 119

StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Grand Circus continues to be one of the central players in the Detroit startup ecosystem, empowering people to enter the field of tech who might not otherwise have the opportunity. They’ve partnered with TechStars, ID Ventures, Lofty Ventures, Wayne State University and Precursor Ventures, which gives them the mentorship and funding to scale.

startup 108

startup real estate health energy 108