Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2019

I understand that Adam Grant is a fairly popular professor at Wharton and has a book that some people loved called “Originals” (for me it interesting but not mind blowing, and I have some first-hand knowledge of some of its inaccuracies). I know it may feel this way since I’m writing this tongue in cheek. I get a lot of those, too.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 31, 2015

Based on my experience as an investor and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, one of the quickest ways to kill your credibility and your startup is to offer a poorly written business plan, or none at all. A great business plan doesn’t have to be a book in length, with extensive financial statements.

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APRIL 25, 2011

As I noted in Why Most Business Books (Still) Suck , I am generally not a fan of business books. If you are a leader at a startup and you are reading a business book, you are not closing customers, raising capital, improving your product, or spending time with your loved ones. Ask For Mentoring. Fan, Not A Fan Boy.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 3, 2020

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Then write them down. One obvious alternative is to become an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2015

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. For example, I read a recent book by Penina Rybak, “ The NICE Reboot ,” that does a great job of outlining problem solving steps, honed from working with special needs youngsters. Explore solutions, outcomes, and options calmly.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Huddlewoo a live video platform set to launch early 2013 to give people the ability to access extraordinary people for one-on-one conversations and mentoring. He attended The Ohio State University where he studied business. I am constantly reading articles, stories and books about and written by fascinating people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 28, 2014

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. For example, I just completed a new book by Penina Rybak, “ The NICE Reboot ,” that does a great job of outlining problem solving steps, honed from working with special needs youngsters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Based on my own mentoring and investing experience, the best entrepreneurs are pragmatic problem solvers. For example, I remember a classic book by Penina Rybak, “ The NICE Reboot ,” that does a great job of outlining problem solving steps, honed from working with special needs youngsters.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. Studies show that as much as 50-90% of communication is body language. Nominate someone as your mentor. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. That’s usually the important relationship part.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 30, 2015

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. Studies show that as much as 50-90% of communication is body language. Nominate someone as your mentor. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. That’s usually the important relationship part.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Based on my experience as an angel investor and a mentor to dozens of entrepreneurs, having no business plan is the quickest way to define yourself as just a dreamer, or at best a hobbyist. If you don’t have the time to write things down, or your writing skills leave something to be desired, don’t be afraid to get some help.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 29, 2013

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. Studies show that as much as 50-90% of communication is body language. Nominate someone as your mentor. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. That’s usually the important relationship part.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 31, 2014

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in a recent book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Then write them down. One obvious alternative is to become an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 8, 2012

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. Studies show that as much as 50-90% of communication is body language. Nominate someone as your mentor. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. That’s usually the important relationship part.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. Studies show that as much as 50-90% of communication is body language. Nominate someone as your mentor. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. That’s usually the important relationship part.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 7, 2015

As a mentor to many aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m often asked what it takes to switch and get real satisfaction from this lifestyle. I found some great help in outlining the elements of this process in the classic book, “ Disruptors ,” by Kunal Mehta. Then write them down. One obvious alternative is to become an entrepreneur.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

I was happy to see a real focus on preparing for tomorrow highlighted in a new book, “ Start a Successful Business ,” by Colleen DeBaise, who has made a career of studying and writing about entrepreneur challenges. Tomorrow is never mentioned in the pitch. Spend more time with people who can help, rather than be helpers.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

What these people need is more relationships, not more experts, more blogs, or more books. Studies show that as much as 50-90% of communication is body language. Nominate someone as your mentor. They never call, they never write, and wait for you to make the first move. That’s usually the important relationship part.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

YOU Selling – My wise old friend & mentor, Ameet Shah, once told me after a meeting we had with clients (when I worked at Accenture), “there are two ways to run a meeting: asking or telling. You’re a persuasive guy but be careful not to always be telling people the answer. I still do this sometimes, too.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 2, 2011

Thiel and friends will also agree to mentor these young entrepreneurs. Actually, they’ll get even more attention because this selection will put them in an even more exclusive peer group and will introduce them to even more connected mentors. In Poly Sci I learned critical thinking and writing. So is this a good idea?

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

As a long-time mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’ve been convinced for some time that good entrepreneurs have the right mindset, and the right attributes, to be good at anything they want. I saw some good insights in the classic book “ Own Your Future ,” by Paul B. Stop letting life decisions happen to you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 4, 2019

As a long-time mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’ve been convinced for some time that good entrepreneurs have the right mindset, and the right attributes, to be good at anything they want. I saw some good insights in the classic book “ Own Your Future ,” by Paul B. Stop letting life decisions happen to you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 26, 2015

As a long-time mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’ve been convinced for some time that good entrepreneurs have the right mindset, and the right attributes, to be good at anything they want. I saw some good insights in a recent book “ Own Your Future ,” by Paul B. Stop letting life decisions happen to you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 20, 2014

As a long-time mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’ve been convinced for some time that good entrepreneurs have the right mindset, and the right attributes, to be good at anything they want. I saw some good insights in a new book “ Own Your Future ,” by Paul B. Stop letting life decisions happen to you.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 17, 2018

As a long-time mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’ve been convinced for some time that good entrepreneurs have the right mindset, and the right attributes, to be good at anything they want. I saw some good insights in the classic book “ Own Your Future ,” by Paul B. Stop letting life decisions happen to you.

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