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Be who you needed when you were younger

Entrepreneurs' Organization

These people might have been our colleagues, our managers, our HR business partners, or even an intern or a consultant. In his book, Giving , Bill Clinton said that he’d rather be wrong for trusting people than for distrusting them. An active decision that we all must start making because we need to do better.

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Selling your company? 4 issues at the intersection of parenting and entrepreneuring

Entrepreneurs' Organization

EO members are fortunate to have a variety of resources to tap into as they prepare for this critical step, including situational mentorship , executive education opportunities and virtual learning events. If you’re considering selling your company, be sure to allow enough time to prepare thoroughly.

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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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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. Not a mentor, not a paid consultant but a sounding board who’s directly invested into the growth of YOUR (and their) business. Mentorship. Mentorship has been so important to me in building SmartHustle.

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

TechCrunch

Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Topic Universities,” and is CEO of Crimson Education , a university admissions consulting company. Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn. Share on Twitter.

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10 Must-Dos When Starting Your Healthcare Business

Smart Hustle Magazine

I also took proactive steps to protect myself as a healthcare provider, many of which I learned from the book, Making Nutrition Your Business by Ann Silver and Lisa Stollman. There is much to be said about the benefits of mentorship in medicine , including the ability to learn the “hidden curriculum” of the profession.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

Both Sides of the Table

I should note that my friend Brad Feld has written a new book on the subject that I would recommend if you want the bible on the topic. Mentorship. By now everybody has a big stake in your success and would like to feel consulted on the major decisions you’re making with their money. As You Start to Mature.

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