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Talk to Your Heroes: How I Built a Virtual Board That Enhances My Decision-Making

Paul G. Silva

Have you ever wished you could pick the brains of Seth Godin, Jim Collins, and Eric Ries (or whoever are your intellectual heroes) whenever you face a business challenge? What if you could assemble your dream team of advisors and consult them anytime, day or night, without scheduling conflicts or hefty consulting fees?

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How to Pick Advisors

Guy Kawasaki

Once upon a time there were two engineering PhDs who were clueless about how to start a company. All they knew how to do was code. The demand for adult supervision in the form of advisors, board members, and investors far exceeds the supply, so you may need to take a chance with people who are untested in these roles.

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The Amazing Disappearing VC

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Firms have networks of advisors, too--with particular expertise in your area. Pick what you want off the menu and someone will provide that service for you. Drop by AngelList, where startups have been vetted by a community of advisors and other investors. A number of VC firms have hired specialists in the area of recruiting.

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Why Online Video Just Took One More Big Step to Legitimacy

Both Sides of the Table

The news that Ynon Kreiz is joining to run the company as Executive Chairman was first reported by Peter Kafka at AllThingsD (and later picked up by Variety , AdWeek and several other traditional media outlets. Our industry just took one big step towards legitimacy with the hiring of renowned media exec Ynon Kreiz to run Maker Studios.

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What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now?

Both Sides of the Table

Picking a VC is hard. In my experience 90% of VCs fall short on their promises of how helpful or not they can be with intros. You don’t really have much to go on to decide who would make a good fit. Reputation of firm? Of partner? Deals done in your industry? It’s a bit of all of these. Most VCs are book smart. Connections?

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The Five Advisors You Meet in the Deadpool

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Advisors, investors and board members come in all shapes and sizes. Having a board and advisors is usually better than having none at all, but the following characters don't really provide the kind of value add you're looking for. I'm a strong believer in having a board, even at a seed stage, to report to and set strategy with.

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Financial planning during a pandemic

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As a wealth management advisor and managing director at Northwestern Mutual Santa Monica, he’s seen the need for financial planning grow during the pandemic. . How has your business changed during this time? . Devin Salinas joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in early 2020. Seek professional advice. We are growing!

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