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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. But that also speaks to potential opportunities.

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6 Suggestions For How To Begin Your Startup Lifestyle

Startup Professionals Musings

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

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6 Tips For Entrepreneurs To Lock In On The Right Road

Startup Professionals Musings

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).

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6 Key Steps To Transform Business Dreams Into Success

Startup Professionals Musings

We all need help in achieving our objectives, whether it be mentoring, education, or resources. Identify and complete skill upgrades and education. Use self-study and coaching as required. Don’t underestimate your own capability or potential. Start networking selectively to build relationships.

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A Few Kids Lead In Business, But Most Need Your Help

Startup Professionals Musings

Here are a few facts from the National Council on Economic Education emphasizing the need for more business training, starting much earlier: More than 1 in 6 students in the USA do not have a baseline level of financial literacy. Nearly 1/4 of millennials spend more than they earn. Nearly 1/4 of millennials spend more than they earn.

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Every Small Business Founder Needs An Advisor

Startup Professionals Musings

Also dont confuse a business advisor with a business coach. An advisors aim is to teach you what to do and how, in specific situations, unlike a coach who helps you develop your generic skills for deciding what to do and how. The advisor helps the entrepreneur fill an experience gap, and a coach helps fill a skill gap.

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How To Prepare For The Entrepreneur Life You Want

Startup Professionals Musings

We all come from the era where our society and education prepared us for the labor market, meaning working for someone else as an information professional, factory worker, or retail associate. We know now that people learn from a younger age, and keep coming back for more, from sources that are entertaining and educational ( edutainment ).