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Why you should never have a data room — the most counter-intuitive fund-raising advice you’ll ever…

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I hired a sales coach named Kai Krickle who helped me figure out how to close more deals. I tried it, it worked incredibly well and meeting with people (in person, in a web conference or on the phone) is ALWAYS better for you to understand their buyer needs and them to better understand you. I’d be grateful if you could prioritize it.

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Some Reflections on VC Investment Decisions

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Today we’re in a world where 10 accelerators are bombarding you with emails to meet their 10-15 companies. Web Summit. This is when founders need you the most – either are coach, mentor, interviewer, work off-loader or honest-mirror-reflection of reality. And there’s conferences. Oh, the conferences.

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10 Keys To Improving Your Business Time Management

Startup Professionals Musings

Dr. Yager is a real guru on this subject, having been a productivity coach, trainer, and author for many years, and still found time to squeeze out over 30 books, including five related to this subject. Determine where email and social media add value. Find and use preferred individual contact methods.

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Entrepreneurs Need Time Management Accelerators

Startup Professionals Musings

Dr. Yager is a real guru on this subject, having been a productivity coach, trainer, and author for many years, and still found time to squeeze out over 30 books, including five related to this subject. Determine where email and social media add value. Find and use preferred individual contact methods.

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Announcing a Deal I’ve Wanted to Talk About for a Year

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I acted as the occasional mentor, advisor and coach to Ethan. And in a world where we increasingly log in to personal web time at late hours or on our mobile phones that’s no longer good enough. The company was called Red Beacon. I was standing with him when he won the TechCrunch 50 award.

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How Kidworth Is Spurring Kids To Become Entrepeneurs, with Rudy DeFelice

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They don't know who is running Exxon Mobile or Coca Cola, but can name five to ten web startup founders who have really affected their lives. Kids are naturally creative. With all the kids we talk to, we find that their business heroes are the startup guys. Kids are really excited about that one.

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Every Dollar Spent At A Startup Should Yield A Return

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Capital efficient, web-based businesses should have a credible plan to self-sustainability. For instance, whenever someone at your venture saves your company money, send a company-wide email acknowledging their accomplishment. For many years after Microsoft became highly successful, its executives (yes, including Mr. Gates) flew coach.

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