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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. I had to laugh a bit reading it. I listed on many databases – some MBA, some not.

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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Insights and lessons from peers around the world are the key benefits of EO membership. . EO has given me so many educational opportunities that have been: (1) worth their weight in gold; and (2) perfect for spending time with people who are “in the same boat”. I don’t believe the entrepreneurial journey needs to be lonely.

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5 Activities That Require Hybrid Employees To Come To The Office

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health. Given that data, when I consult for organizations on determining hybrid employee work arrangements, a primary consideration involves minimizing staff commuting time.

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How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

Both Sides of the Table

You need to: study the rules, make sure that you don’t violate the “affiliate rule” (more later), consult with your Company Counsel, consult with your board and investors and then make your own determination. We have been advising a lot of entrepreneurs so I thought I’d “open source” some of the advice I have been sharing.

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10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. On a personal level, giving entrepreneurs the support and resources to realize their potential is immensely valuable on many levels.

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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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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.