Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 20, 2022

The next step is to effectively and continuously communicate through multiple channels, including walking-the-talk, email, and really listening to feedback. Many leaders do this today by supporting and promoting a higher-level purpose, beyond profits, such as helping the disadvantaged, sustaining the environment, or Conscious Capitalism.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 1, 2023

She is a long-time executive coach who has helped thousands of clients overcome fears about communication. Better to vent accusations and insults on paper and then burn the results rather than draft an email and accidentally or intentionally hit “send.” Stay quiet when you’re too angry to see clearly.

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Berkonomics

MAY 26, 2016

My own version is “Hire smart and hire right, and you’ll be a mentor rather than a boss.” Instead of spending a lot of time managing them, invest a little quality time in coaching them. ” Just describing the problem may help Maria figure out the solution. Invest in training, and save on managing.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

To give visibility to these companies to: Sources of funding (angels / VCs), business development partners, mentors who have themselves built successful companies, the press and potential employees to hire. One senior mentor to Launchpad LA recently said, “I got more out of Launchpad LA than I even put in.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

He had an idea for a startup that would help consumers better book service jobs and would take on Service Magic, which he believed had a business model that could be disrupted. I acted as the occasional mentor, advisor and coach to Ethan. When Ethan was considering leaving Google we talked about it. So there you have it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Yet there is more and more evidence that jumping tasks on every alert for a new email, text, or phone call actually decreases overall productivity. I concur, based on my own extended career in business and mentoring entrepreneurs. Let go of a problem stuck in your head, or frequent distractions, such as a new email or text message.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 27, 2014

Today we’re in a world where 10 accelerators are bombarding you with emails to meet their 10-15 companies. You have to decide how hard to help with downstream marketing for your deals. A little Groucho Marx always helps. If your favorite angel investor is sending you what looks like a form email it likely is.

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Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

Natalia Oberti Noguera is on a mission to help change the demographic of investment with her Pipeline Fellowship. Pipeline Fellowship teaches women to become angel investors and become a more powerful and helpful voice in the investment world. We have three main components: education, mentoring, and practice.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 25, 2013

The best VCs don’t try to help entrepreneurs. But the people whom I consider best in this industry are quite helpful indeed. And Coach Campbell. And hard for me to imagine the Fred Wilson and Albert Wenger weren’t instrumental mentors to David. Many don’t return my emails on time. Many are late.

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Tech Zulu Event

AUGUST 28, 2012

The following day, I again tried asking for access in order to setup everyone’s email. I met with a lawyer, talked to an investor and a few mentors, all who are serial entrepreneurs to advise me. But a wise mentor of mine said, “Go with your gut! Again, the answer I got was, “I’m on it.” I got the same response from everyone.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 27, 2013

.” On the other hand, if the chip on your shoulder is, “I’m not treated fairly by the system, boo hoo, I’m different and that’s why you aren’t helping me” that chip can be a big negative. But even if a VC is nasty a rant email back isn’t the right way to channel your frustration.

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Berkonomics

JANUARY 9, 2014

Thinking about a business partnership like a marriage might be helpful in how you go about selecting a business partner. Email readers, continue here.] Seek advice from mentors and other entrepreneurs who have been down this path before. This is when asking for help is important. How well do you really know yourself?

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Seek out advisors to help you avoid these investors. Academic coach investors. Coaching should be expected and appreciated, but you don’t have time for constant tutorials on how to run a business. A good advisor and mentor will tackle questions and then offer key insights. Investors who love to litigate.

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