Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Take advantage of free startup programs and mentors. They provide peer group organizations, usually called incubators, with free resources, practice environments, and outside mentoring that can help you learn and pivot with minimal cost. School mentors, professors, and peers will give you the critical feedback without passing judgment.

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JULY 13, 2020

The new accelerator said that applications are due on Sunday, July 19th, for its Summer 2020 class. The new accelerator said it will invest $100K in three companies, taking 5 percent equity, and run its accelerator entirely remote. Morris is currently a venture investor at Chapter One Venture Capital.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2018

Today they are in every business, and will likely comprise 50 percent of the workforce by 2020. As a partially-retired baby-boomer in business, I’ve spent much of the last few years mentoring aspiring millennial entrepreneurs, and I’m always looking for more insights into how to help them. Their success is now vital to our success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Today they are in every business, and will likely comprise 50 percent of the workforce by 2020. As a partially-retired baby-boomer in business, I’ve spent much of the last few years mentoring aspiring millennial entrepreneurs, and I’m always looking for more insights into how to help them. Their success is now vital to our success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 2, 2020

Both Bill Gates and Warren Buffet , although extremely successful in their own domains, share a great relationship as mentors for each other in learning how to deal with today’s challenging business and social problems. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/19/2020. People who listen are always more resilient.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Jo Webber: We've done a seed round of $5M, which we raised earlier in 2020. Million Women Mentors has a network of both women and men, helping underrepresented women pursue careers in STEM and STEM related fields. How is the company funded? That was a little bit of a feat in itself, given everything that's gone on this year.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/15/2020. Even the best college degree is not a substitute.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 6, 2021

Utilize outside expertise and mentoring. No matter how much energy, experience, and passion you have, there is always more you can learn from an Advisory Board of external experts or a mentor. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/22/2020. Your long-term success and satisfaction depends on it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In my own business career, many years as a business advisor, and mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I have validated the following strategies to practice and guide you. Even the best business professionals and leaders must concentrate on learning something new each day, through mentors, Internet resources, and studying competitors.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 1, 2020

It goes without saying that if you find yourself in a really negative headspace PLEASE reach out to any trusted mentor, friend or family member. I find myself struggling to fully relax at bedtime, with my mind spinning about the world that lies ahead and the infinite amount of weekly decisions I’m having to process. you should do it.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 21, 2020

As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I often feel the frustration of someone trying to build a startup in the wrong place and time, and wrongly attributing their struggle to personal limitations. You need partners, mentors, and investors who can complement your own resources to make it a win-win for all involved.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 2, 2021

I often think of the scope of this example in my role as mentor to a struggling entrepreneur who is quick to blame his problems on employee mistakes, or even changing customer expectations. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/15/2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Another good online approach is a simple Internet search for articles like the “ The top 40 startup accelerators and incubators in North America in 2020 ” But don’t expect incubators to magically convert your pre-hatched idea into a successful company.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Based on my experience and a business advisor and mentor, this is the ideal time to get back to the basics of business leadership and innovation. Through mentoring and coaching, you can build a culture of sharing and collaboration throughout the team. He considers mentoring on of his most critical roles at work.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Freelancers and consultants have to demonstrate results, without training and mentoring, so they can help you more quickly and probably at a lower total cost. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/24/2020. Prioritize demonstrated execution versus potential. This lets you evolve your strategy with the market.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Many entrepreneurs I have mentored make big mistakes in this area, by hiring low-cost friends and family, with minimal skills or training, and expecting them to have the same work ethic , passion, and business knowledge as the founder. In addition, you can reduce to soft costs of mentoring, relationship building, and socializing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 23, 2020

As a startup mentor and advisor, I often contemplate what makes the difference between winners and losers. The best business people are also the best mentors and coaches. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/08/2020. I believe the best make their own luck. They have long been good friends and learned from each other.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 5, 2020

Most successful startups have deep relationships with experts who can mentor and support them, or provide access to critical resources and funding. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/21/2020. Your time is a critical limited resource. Count the depth of your relationships with key people.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 3, 2020

In my experience as a business mentor, one of the biggest challenges I see is a failure to focus. Here are the key elements that I look for as an entrepreneur mentor, as indications of a top level of focus: Willing to share your personal story to build credibility. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/19/2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that many of you have your most creative ideas for your company’s first big bang , but often get bogged down with details as the company grows. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/01/2020. Yet building and maintaining a creative team is a tough challenge.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Spend more time coaching and mentoring your team. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/13/2020. We all must learn to deal with the frustration and discouragement associated with the lost battles, and learn to prioritize the important ones, to become more effective in all our negotiation efforts.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

An occasional discussion with a mentor won’t do it. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 10/28/2020. The place – finding a community where you can thrive. Everyone needs a place with the right people, connections, and environment to nourish your dreams. You need to feel the passion of others in the same stage.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

There are many resources out there to help you make it happen, including incubators, accelerators, advisors, mentors, and even investors. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/17/2020. Now is the perfect time to take that next step.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 4, 2020

Mentors and advocates will keep you focused and positive, and will develop your ability to speak to investors and customers with authenticity, credibility and confidence. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/19/2020. He is quoted as saying, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

Partially due to the economy, but also due to longer, healthier lives and changes in job tenure, 60% of working Boomers are now expected to stay in the labor force, with real power and influence, for at least seven more years, to 2020. percent to 23.4 percent last year.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 15, 2020

Increase you focus on coaching, training, and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/26/2020. This stage may eat all your profits, and your schedule makes you miserable. The answer is to learn to say “no” when you’ve had enough action.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I tend to see many of the same obstacles appearing in every new startup, and since I don’t want to appear to be a downer , I’m not sure how to properly warn people ahead of time to be on the alert for these challenges. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/22/2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 22, 2020

You don’t need permission from anyone, and you are less dependent on coaching and mentoring from the rare skilled and available people that most smart young founders depend upon. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/08/2020. You also know when to say no, and don’t try to solve every problem.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

These online interactions must be complemented by comparable offline activities, such as participation in industry conferences, mentoring, and publishing print articles to solidify and expand your reputation. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/06/2020. Every future entrepreneur should start by networking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 3, 2012

Partially due to the economy, but also due to longer, healthier lives and changes in job tenure, 62% of working Boomers are now expected to stay in the labor force, with real power and influence, for at least nine more years, to 2020. One new incentive is the falling transaction costs and barriers to entry for entrepreneurs of every age.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 2, 2020

Once you have achieved some success as an idea person who has implemented a business, you can broaden your positive impact by mentoring and coaching other aspiring entrepreneurs, supporting worthy causes, writing a book, and speaking at leadership conferences. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/17/2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Thus, as an initial step in my mentoring efforts to young or older aspiring entrepreneurs alike, I always recommend ways of dipping your toes in the water, before risking all your life savings, some important personal relationships, and your own well-being for a long time to come. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/24/2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 13, 2020

As a mentor to entrepreneurs over the years, I see many of you who don’t communicate enough, others who seem to do all the talking, and some that are hesitant to be direct and open. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/28/2020. I find that having the right mindset is key to getting all these right.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 7, 2020

This strategy requires allocating a significant portion of your time, even as daily crises grow, to the nurturing of the leadership pipeline, mentoring high potentials, paying them well, and rewarding results with positive short-term feedback, as well as strategic promotional opportunities. Attract, train, and reward only the best leaders.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2020

As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m always surprised by the fact that some never seem to be able to that first startup going, while many others never seem to stop, starting their second or third initiative before the first one is fully hatched. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/27/2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

In my business of mentoring new entrepreneurs and advising small company owners, I recognize that most don’t start as experienced leaders, and most don’t realize that people leadership is a primary key to their future success. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/04/2020.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 6, 2020

As a mentor to business owners, I still see many praying for the day when things stabilize, their processes are working, and they can relax and enjoy business growth. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/22/2020. As Andy Grove famously wrote, “Only the paranoid survive.”

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