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What next for founders seeking their next adventure: Launch, Get a Job, Invest, Consult?

David Teten VC

Consulting. Antler and Entrepreneur First both pay people a small stipend (~$2K/month) to iterate on and develop a fundable startup idea, and invest in the most promising ones. At Versatile VC , we currently host one Entrepreneur in Residence and are glad to hear from others. . Consulting. Full-time Initiatives.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

Both Sides of the Table

I’ve written a few posts about boards recently as part of a series on the subject. I admit that I haven’t yet read it but I’ve had numerous discussions with Brad over the years about board structure & conduct and consider him a mentor on the topic. Mentorship.

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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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9 Highly Successful Entrepreneurs Reveal the Biggest Startup Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

StartupNation

What separates the entrepreneurs who make it from those who don’t? These successful business founders and Advisors in The Oracles share the most common mistakes they see from aspiring entrepreneurs and explain how to overcome those mistakes. Many entrepreneurs get too caught up in what they do because it’s their passion.

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How To Succeed in Business. 8 Ways We Did It.

Smart Hustle Magazine

Guy Raz’s book “ How I Did It ” unpacks the journey of so many entrepreneurs. A partner can be a great sounding board as well. Not a mentor, not a paid consultant but a sounding board who’s directly invested into the growth of YOUR (and their) business. Mentorship. However, be careful.

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Governments should invest in their diaspora founders

TechCrunch

How to win consulting, board and deal roles with PE and VC funds. We argue that this benefits the home country in three ways: Remittances: Entrepreneurs will send money home to their families. David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. More posts by this contributor.

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8 Common Hiring Mistakes

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A common misstep made by startup entrepreneurs is hiring too often or hiring for a quick fix. Internships and mentorships shouldn’t be confused with actual hires. As a start-up entrepreneur , you may find it handy to have a person on board who can handle a variety of responsibilities. Hiring constantly.