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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

As I shared in a previous post , when I was president of Click Workspace, a startup coworking space, our board chairman delivered feedback that hit me hard: I wasn’t paying enough attention to our financials. Many founders would leave board meetings with lengthy to-do lists. The key is finding the right balance.

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Why Startup Founders Should Diversify Income (+5 Practical Tips)

StartupNation

On the other hand, a solid financial background will mitigate some of the stress-inducing factors of entrepreneurship, preventing you from experiencing burnout (which is something that 54% of founders experienced in 2024). Find opportunities to join advisory boards. Team up with fellow founders to co-create businesses.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

Rosi Ross , Founder, NHB 10 Questions a Seasoned Business Angel Asks Startup Founders Focus on Key Performance Indicators Focusing on transparency in storytelling was key when communicating ShiftWeb’s impact metrics to investors. Tips for other founders: 1.

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up.

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17 Common CRM Selection Mistakes Startups Should Avoid

StartupNation

Many CRM projects fail because people don’t take the time to get clear on their workflow or get the team on board. I also reached out to other startup founders and sought their advice on CRM software. Instead of forcing a system to fit, the right one was picked based on what actually made sense for the team.

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Leapfunder

VCs in our network: Get started Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Sign up as VC Invest in startups Early Bird Holedo The Netherlands Every industry has a talent pool. But job boards, LinkedIn, and social media own the gate. You pay to search. You pay to contact. You keep paying to reach what’s already yours.

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Traverse Holdings International BV - 89960750 - 31032027

Leapfunder

VCs in our network: Get started Sign up as investor Sign up as startup Sign up as VC Invest in startups Early Bird Holedo The Netherlands Every industry has a talent pool. But job boards, LinkedIn, and social media own the gate. You pay to search. You pay to contact. You keep paying to reach what’s already yours.