Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2021

One of the most successful strategies for new startups today is to lead with their "higher purpose," such as a focus on the environment or helping the disadvantaged. Listening to customers requires your help in rewarding rather than penalizing that activity, and being the role model to follow.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2021

As a mentor, my mission is to recommend actions that can strengthen your image with investors and peers, as well as help you get the startup job done. Your values will help you build trust with team members and customers, increase your productivity, and inspire others. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/05/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As a long-time business advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I’ve always been impressed with the few who seem to always come out ahead, no matter what the challenge. It may feel good initially to have people around who wait for your requests, but they can’t always help you. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/02/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. Needed help can be your biggest burden. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/15/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2021

As a mentor to aspiring business owners. Wise business leaders never forget that they need other people’s support and help to make things happen. My goal here is to help you evolve from smart to wise by providing the guidance and insights from the successes and failures of others before you, to reduce your learning time and pains.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2021

As a long-time business advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I consistently find that the most thriving businesses are people-centric, and those team members create the best processes, rather than the other way around. Helping your team motivates them to drive your business. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/15/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I don’t believe that it is only a birthright, and there are several key strategies, including the following, that you can learn and practice which will lead to success: Give your own judgement a high priority in decisions. It can help you be right when, without expert help, you might fail.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In fact, the latest figures show that crowdfunding globally is expected to reach $114 billion by 2021, exceeding the amounts contributed by either angel groups or VCs alone. Board seats can’t be negotiated, and even informal mentoring in decision and governance processes is unlikely. Early crowdfunding successes have been undeniable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Thus, in my role as mentor to young entrepreneurs, I always recommend that you first take a hard look at your own values and priorities, before jumping into any new startup, as the founder, or even as a side hustle. Is monetary return or helping others your priority? Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/09/2021.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I had realized that I didn’t have it within me to be as good of a player as many of them did but I had the skills to help as mentor, coach, friend, sparing partner and patient capital provider. And the valuation party lasted until November 9th, 2021. In a market doing this it becomes very hard to do otherwise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

In addition, he has often stated that his first priority is serving his employees and his extended business family, through coaching, mentoring, and effective communication. Just to be clear, automation isn't about shrinking the human workforce; it's about helping you to do more with the same number of people, and to do it with less effort.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2021

Think back to when you were new in this area, and what would have helped you to get the job done quickly and effectively. Learn to say no when others request help from you. Some people may try to dodge responsibility or lighten their own workload by pushing their work to you, or frequently asking for your help.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In more recent years as a mentor and angel investor, I’ve been even more determined to pass this guidance to those now entering the workforce. Even competitors can provide you will helpful insights and winning nuggets. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/26/2021. Success hinges on minutiae, not pivotal moments.

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