Startup Professionals Musings
JUNE 3, 2023
Most of these are non-profits, set up by a university to commercialize new technologies, or a municipality to foster business development for the local economy. Mentoring and technical assistance from volunteer or paid experts. Direct seed funding, for a share of the equity, and introductions to investors.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 22, 2023
Have the courage to develop an independent point of view and be prepared to ignore discouragement and assumptions from the pundits. As a mentor to many business professionals, I find many who are risk-averse or not confident in their own abilities to make forward-looking decisions.
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Startup Professionals Musings
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Yet I find in my mentoring practice that more and more team members prefer the human-centered approach and respond with more engagement and commitment. You must be committed to developing a growth mindset in others around you to help them aspire to new challenges and achievements. Develop self-awareness of your triggers.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Many people believe that new ideas are the critical element of innovation, but in my experience as a mentor and investor, long-term business success is more about implementation than ideas. Developing the ideal product the first time around is unlikely, high risk, and very expensive in today’s chaotic market.
Startup Professionals Musings
MAY 10, 2023
As standalone innovators, these may have trouble recognizing where the mother ship skills and expertise can be applied to develop innovation ideas properly. Coach: force for stability and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/26/2023 As a result, these people often end up disheartened.
Startup Professionals Musings
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
As an experienced business professional and mentor, I find that most successful peers will admit that they love what they do. Set daily goals focused on personal development. When you fall short, find ways to improve your performance and develop new goals. Always develop a plan before proceeding.
Startup Professionals Musings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
Innovative technologies require iterative development, while other ideas are primarily marketing and financial. Assess who you can get for value and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/14/2023 You need advisors to help you tackle tough challenges and be advocates for your potential and progress.
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