article thumbnail

How I Got the Monkey Off My Back – Today Was a Good Day

Both Sides of the Table

Working with early-stage teams : coaching, mentoring, setting strategy, rolling up sleeves: 9/10. “Ok, so this guy can write a blog and source deals but can he make any money?” Sourcing high-quality leads : 9/10. So I think it’s now fair to rate me at 9/10 on follow-on fundings. The monkey on my back. ” Yup.