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5 Questions To Consider When Contemplating Advisors

Startup Professionals Musings

Their allegiance, sensitivity to rank, and familial biases make open discussions difficult, and interlocking directorships set up too many situations where directors work for favors from each other, or work against each other due to non-business issues. It’s a resource that you can’t afford to ignore if you intend to stay competitive today.

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OK, So Maybe Not ALL MBA Entrepreneurs Are Oxymorons

InfoChachkie

Given the general consensus that Business School is essentially a farm system for investment banks and consulting firms, I was initially concerned when one of my star entrepreneurial students, Sieva Kozinsky , told me of his plans to attend my alma mater, Wharton. Nothing they learned (at Business School) will help them succeed at innovation.”

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5 Key Drivers For Creating A Board For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Their allegiance, sensitivity to rank, and familial biases make open discussions difficult, and interlocking directorships set up too many situations where directors work for favors from each other, or work against each other due to non-business issues. It’s a resource that you can’t afford to ignore if you intend to stay competitive today.

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When To Enlist A Board Of Directors Or Advisory Board

Startup Professionals Musings

Their allegiance, sensitivity to rank, and familial biases make open discussions difficult, and interlocking directorships set up too many situations where directors work for favors from each other, or work against each other due to non-business issues. It’s a resource that you can’t afford to ignore if you intend to stay competitive today.

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Roping in the Legal Eagles

InfoChachkie

If you are charged for every nanosecond you spend with your lawyer, consider finding one who is willing to “invest” more aggressively in your success. The reference may be well-intentioned, but the lawyer’s allegiance may be divided between the investor and you. Some companies use lawsuits as an arrow in their competitive quiver.