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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

The Feedback That Made Me Sick to My Stomach Years ago, as president of Click Workspace, a startup coworking space, I received feedback that literally made me feel physically ill. Actually doing itespecially when faced with tough feedbackis something else entirely. Our board chairman called me in for a conversation.

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What the End of Coworking at General Assembly Means for New York

This is going to be BIG.

General Assembly isn''t really a coworking company. It''s been an education business for quite a while now, if you haven''t noticed--and it''s a business they''re damn good at. By professionalizing startup education in NYC, GA has made a huge impact in the community. GA isn''t any better at coworking than anywhere else.

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The Double Standard of Female CEOs Moving Fast and Breaking Things

This is going to be BIG.

Take the story of luggage startup Away’s CEO Steph Korey. Don’t get me wrong--the mental and emotional well-being of startup employees is a serious issue. An examination of several high profile stories this past year about female CEO issues lays bare the other reason: It’s not “founder friendly.” It’s male founder friendly.

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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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Some key organizations that fill the needs of startups which you should seek out and invite into your network include: The public library , a vital and often overlooked resource for free access to business databases, education, equipment and internet access. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

In addition, Toni works on several digital-economy-related initiatives that support the scaling of digital businesses, stimulate startup ecosystems and accelerate the digital transformation of key industries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East. A glimpse into Singapore’s current startup ecosystem. Jamil Wyne.

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Top Detroit Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021

StartupNation

It’s a myth that only the top startups and the best startup jobs are in Silicon Valley or New York City. As a Midwest company built for Midwest startups, we know that’s just not true. That, plus the growing number of startups, affordable cost of living, and vibrant community, make it a great place to live and work.

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Spolsky on Software on Both Sides of The Table

Both Sides of the Table

The important lesson in order to gain market share was that in order for new users to try Microsoft Excel, they had to be able to work with the files their coworkers were creating. Lesson: As CEO, it is your responsibility to educate everyone and mediate the difficult tensions that can arise by removing excuses.