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For tech firms, the risk of not preparing for leadership changes is huge

TechCrunch

You’d think tech companies should be the paradigm of how to prep for leadership transitions, since they operate in such a constant state of flux. It’s best to record this history well before the intense swirl of a leadership transition begins. But this documented history cannot be a hagiography of the departing CEO.

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How We Turned Our Biggest Setback Into an Innovation Opportunity

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Or I could use this moment to reevaluate our business model, examine the flaws that lead to this situation in the first place, and look for opportunities to evolve. Next, we brought in new leadership. So we did some hiring at key leadership positions throughout the company. Before, we didn’t have anything documented.

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Hiring a Small Business Consultant

American Entrepreneurship

If no plans exist, this may be the opportunity to create one collaboratively with the consultant. When interviewing potential candidates, use the opportunity to discuss areas in greater depth and gauge the consultant’s expertise. this is a good time to refresh before an initial meeting with a consultant.

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Virtual Data Rooms: The Unsung Hero of Biotech Financing

Andreessen Horowitz

Here, we’re sharing an actionable guide for biotech leadership teams as they start the process of building or renovating their own data room. Together, these documents will help distill not only your vision for the current fundraise, but more broadly the long-term differentiation and trajectory of your company.

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Why Startups Really Fail, and How To Fix It

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Mistake 3: Lack Of Leadership I have often observed that product inventors are not necessarily good communicators or leaders. Good leadership is the secret sauce of a successful startup. And always remember: Leadership is not everybody’s piece of cake. Opportunities are simply opportunities and not long-term plans.

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Filevine raises $108 million for tools that streamline legal workflows

TechCrunch

CEO Ryan Anderson said that the proceeds will be put toward pursuing new market opportunities, specifically in the nonprofit, insurance, and public sectors, and “further evolv[ing] the [Filevine platform] to meet changing legal demands.” “[I] built Filevine alongside co-founders to fill this void in the enterprise.

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4 ways to navigate a post-acquisition partnership

TechCrunch

Mergers and acquisitions are notoriously tricky to navigate from a leadership and culture perspective. Since the acquisition closed earlier this year, the CEO of Auth0, Eugenio Pace, and I have come a long way in uncovering the best ways to embrace our differences, unite our teams and learn the ins and outs of each other’s leadership styles.