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How Early-Stage Startups Can Prepare for Their Big Break

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Robbie Cabral, CEO and founder of Benjilock , the first biometric and rechargeable smart lock, is a veteran to Eureka Park and recipient of the 2017 CES Innovation Award. Add Mentors to Your Roster. Regardless of one’s stage, mentors are a must have for any founder. I am a big proponent of the mentorship program.

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Xconomy Special Report: 12 San Diego Tech Startup to Watch in 2017

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I started with a list of companies already screened by the San Diego Venture Group’s annual venture summit, and consulted with investors and startup mentors to refine the list.

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8 Keys To Developing A High-Trust Business Culture

Startup Professionals Musings

He cites eight leadership actions, which I also recommend, from a non-scientific perspective, as a mentor to entrepreneurs. Always be prepared to mentor and assist, but empowering people to share their expertise and choose how to do projects engenders the culture you need to win. So, how do you build trust? Flatten management levels.

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8 Incubators From Around the Country You Might Not Have Heard of Before

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Minnesota food and agriculture brand Land O’Lakes — yes, the one you know from butter packages — launched an accelerator in July 2017. Monthly members get 24/7 access to [a 10,000-square foot office],” Fast Company reported in a profile. The Land O’Lakes Dairy Accelerator. The Santa Clarita Business Incubator .

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7 Ways To Take The Lead In Building A Personal Brand

Startup Professionals Musings

In my long-time role as a mentor and business advisor, I still see too many people who are waiting to be found as a candidate for their dream role, or waiting for investors to find their startup. Seek out and mingle with reporters at business events. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/24/2017.

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6 Ways to Kill Bad Habits One Small Step At A Time

Startup Professionals Musings

In my role as a mentor to entrepreneurs, I often recommend attacking bad habits and efforts to improve using the six basic strategies outlined by the authors. Be honest with yourself about small habits you have which may irritate your direct reports, coworkers, or customers. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/22/2017.

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7 Work Ethic Elements Will Get You Investor Funding

Startup Professionals Musings

No single person knows enough to solve every problem in a business, so the best business executives are always anxious to listen and learn from others, especially mentors and customers. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/05/2017. Dependably and reliably delivers on commitments. Never makes excuses.

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