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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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10 Tips On Self-Promotion To Solidify Your Leadership

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, how you do this effectively is critical. Take full advantage of every mentoring and coaching opportunity, and network with peers both inside and outside the company. Make rational and positive contributions on social media. Your first priority should always be to sell yourself.

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7 Excuses I Don’t Want To Hear For New Owner Failure

Startup Professionals Musings

Of course, they may be out of money as well, but that is often more of an “excuse” than a reason. Acquiring business skills is not rocket science; they can be learned on the job, as well as supplemented by coaching from an experienced team and advisors. So why do most startups fail? The sooner it's done, the happier you all will be. “I

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6 Suggestions For How To Begin Your Startup Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

It takes more than passion and a course on business basics. There is no standard course for this, but the answers are accessible online, if you know how to search, follow blogs, and interact with the relevant social media groups. Utilize business content curators and coaches. Business financial aid alternatives.

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8 Reasons Why Great People Make Processes Repeatable

Startup Professionals Musings

In addition, today’s customers judge a company by perceived people relationships through social media, phone conversations, and sales experiences. Of course, some balance is required. Priority is placed on employee mentoring and coaching. The right people make productive processes, not the other way around.

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8 Steps To Creating A Business From Your Startup Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

That’s why I’m impressed with the classic book, “ All Dreams on Deck: Charting the Course for Your Life and Work ,” by Jeremy Cage. The business world doesn’t thrive with yet another social media or dating site – it’s begging for paradigm shifts in the technology or business model. Venture where no business has gone before.

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The Pros And Cons Of A Secret Business Relationship

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, most employee training courses recommend the distance if the work relationship crosses management levels, and most management policies strictly forbid fraternizing with the team. in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. Of course, all these things can happen in any workship.

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