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How to Win Consulting, Board, and Deal Roles with Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds

David Teten VC

You can work as a consultant, an interim executive, a board member, a deal executive partnering to buy a company, an executive in residence, or as an entrepreneur in residence. . Thank you to my co-author for this essay, Paulina Symala, a Consultant at Oliver Wyman and a past intern of Versatile VC. Expert Networks.

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12 Mistakes to Avoid While Hiring a Consulting Firm for Your Startup

Startup Blogpost

To help startups avoid costly mistakes when hiring a consulting firm, we asked 12 experienced professionals from various industries to share their insights. From prioritizing cultural fit to conducting thorough research, these CEOs, partners, and managers reveal the top mistakes to avoid when selecting a consulting partner.

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Businesses Beware: The Danger of Generative AI for Online Fraud

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Unlike physical goods, digital products can be delivered instantly, offering a lucrative opportunity for fraudsters to quickly convert stolen financial information into cash or assets. Collaboration between companies, cybersecurity experts, and law enforcement is essential in developing effective strategies against fraudulent operations.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co.,

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Upgrade Your Leadership Skills to Stabilize Your Team and Maintain Momentum

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As a business consultant, I saw senior leaders shift their teams to fully remote work when, prior to the pandemic, they only allowed flexible schedules on an individually earned basis. Leaders displayed tremendous adaptability during the pandemic—an outcome my consulting company’s been pushing for years.

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Why Productivity Paranoia is the Real Obstacle to Remote Work

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A related mental blindspot, confirmation bias , caused traditionalist leaders to ignore information that goes against the beliefs to which they’re anchored, and seek information that confirms their anchors.

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What science says about Elon Musk’s office mandate vs. “Excellence from Anywhere” policies

Entrepreneurs' Organization

It also goes directly against what we know is critical for productivity, engagement and innovation for information workers: the desire for autonomy. Musk’s desire for control is not simply unrealistic.