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Kara Nortman Was Just Promoted to Co-Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures. Here’s What it All Means

Both Sides of the Table

leadership, mentorship, competitiveness, communications, relationship-building?—?and The core of the investing job of course is investing dollars into startup companies and helping as a mentor, advisor and board member on the companies in which you’ve invested. And all the platform stuff. So What Does All This Mean?

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7 Metaphors That Every Aspiring Leader Should Emulate

Startup Professionals Musings

I believe these will really help anyone recognize great leaders, and even more importantly, accelerate their own entrepreneur leadership transformation: Demonstrates a burning ambition and a burning platform (fire metaphor). Evolve from guru to guide, and coaching others to find answers for themselves. Marty Zwilling.

Coach 114
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13 Ecosystem Builders That Are Boosting Startup Growth

Tech.Co

These organizations work tirelessly in guiding and supporting startup teams to success, regardless of their stage of business, as well as continue to encourage innovation across the planet. BlackTech Week was created in 2014, and in four short years, they’ve gained over 2700 participants, 150 speakers, and 3 pitch competitions.

Startup 140
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7 Common Themes That Indicate An Extraordinary Leader

Startup Professionals Musings

I believe these will really help anyone recognize great leaders, and even more importantly, accelerate their own entrepreneur leadership transformation: Demonstrates a burning ambition and a burning platform (fire metaphor). Evolve from guru to guide, and coaching others to find answers for themselves. Marty Zwilling.

Coach 96
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Interview with Jonathan Simkin, SwoopThat

socalTECH

They've got a program called Springboard, which helps really young companies get set up with mentors, and guides you through the startup process. They act as mentors and help companies grow. Back to the service itself-- you've got lots of competition in the space, how are you going to get above that noise?

UCSD 185
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You Can’t Rely on a VC for Your Hardest Decisions

Both Sides of the Table

In my view the best VCs are merely your guides. Platforms have changed. At best they can be your history guide. In preparation for her reentry into VC she spoke with many mentors of hers for advice on venture capital. Consultants should provide you data & frameworks – not decisions. Crowd funding now exists.

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Don’t Be A Product Leader Still Failing In Business

Startup Professionals Musings

I believe these will really help anyone recognize great leaders, and even more importantly, accelerate their own entrepreneur leadership transformation: Demonstrates a burning ambition and a burning platform (fire metaphor). Evolve from guru to guide, and coaching others to find answers for themselves. Marty Zwilling.

Product 103