David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. The team has a history of investing in diverse and underrepresented founders.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 6, 2010

I worked nearly a decade as a consultant – first building large scale IT systems and then doing strategy consulting. We sit on the sidelines – The down side of VC is that exact same as I remember in consulting. We have a great board chat and talk about our strategic direction but then you go out and execute.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Michael Sena , CEO & Lead Analytics Consultant, Senacea Ltd. Institute Cross-Functional Mentorship Within our startup, we recognized the importance of fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. Here are the fifteen unique strategies these leaders use to ensure seamless communication among cross-functional teams.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Consulting. Consulting. The simplest way to earn some income while you research your next move is to do some part-time consulting. Some paths to win consulting work: Join the major expert networks (e.g., Some paths to win consulting work: Join the major expert networks (e.g., Join the relevant consultant networks.

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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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2019

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. He is the managing director of RetailCare and spends much of his time as an accomplished consultant and mentor to the retail industry. .

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

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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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

When we invest they are often the company counsel so we see them at board meetings. They’ll invite you out to events in which you’ll meet their other clients, you can get to know them socially and hopefully develop a real mentorship relationship where every conversation is not on the clock. Our lives are intertwined.

startup

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

While firms define platforms differently, let’s just say they are the services that a VC offers outside of investment capital and partner time on boards or providing intros. Examples of VC platform services include: recruiting, marketing, design support, inside sales reps, consulting, accounting services and so forth.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

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. Your spouse might also be a great sounding board for you in some key business decisions. Mentorship. However, be careful.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

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. Consult with a lawyer familiar with employment law if you’re unsure about any of your requirements or restrictions.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Mike Calhoun, founder and CEO of Board of Advisors ; connect with Mike on Facebook and LinkedIn. They take advice or mentorship from too many influencers or “gurus,” most of whom haven’t achieved real results and are offering bad advice. Surround yourself with others who have achieved what you want to achieve. My rule of thumb?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 11, 2022

Back Market puts more points on the board for France : French startups had a pretty good 2021, and Back Market is helping the country’s upstart tech scene start this year on solid footing. And just to squeeze in one more thing, Ron Miller has a great story up on a group that is helping women in tech thrive through mentorship.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

He also advised the Obama White House on digital strategy and communications, Slack, and created two other communications consultancies. All background that makes his latest bet all the more interesting: Mixing Board , a startup to bring together communications and marketing leaders in one spot to help clients avoid “the BS PR stuff.”.

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