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6 Keys To Finding The Right People For A Winning Team

Startup Professionals Musings

People who are anxious to improve, or reluctant to take an initiative, really need your direct guidance and coaching to learn what they need to do. Recent articles report that companies where everyone is focused on the big picture can increase their returns by up to 400 percent. The right people will recognize the big picture.

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Entity Academy, an edtech startup that trains, mentors and places women in tech roles, secures $100M

TechCrunch LA

An edtech startup called Entity Academy — which provides women with training, in areas like data science and software development; mentoring; and ultimately job coaching — has raised $100 million on the heels of strong growth of its business, and an ambition to improve that ratio.

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6 Marketing Specifics That Apply To Every New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t dumb it down for social media. They will call you back.

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6 Keys To Marketing That Many Entrepreneurs Overlook

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t dumb it down for social media. They will call you back.

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The Importance of Proprietary Deal Flow in Early-Stage VC

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. International money. Do you have good quips?

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6 Pragmatic Marketing Tips To Ramp-Up Your Business

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t dumb it down for social media. They will call you back.

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Why Early-Stage VCs Should Be Careful About Intros from Bankers

Both Sides of the Table

The sheer number of relationships I’ve built through being public, transparent and being willing to engage in comments and through social media has enabled me to get to know entrepreneurs even before they launch their next company. We are judging how well you are coached on stage. International money. Do you have good quips?

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