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

Startup Professionals Musings

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. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs.

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10 Keys To Winning Your Career And Startup Challenges

Startup Professionals Musings

As a business owner, I myself had to learn to depend on skilled partners, rather than jump in and try to solve every business challenge myself, from fund raising to social media. Use your support resources and access to coaching to solidify your mindset and personal values, and don’t back down prematurely.

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7 Keys To Creating A Productive Business Team Culture

Startup Professionals Musings

Your role is to provide this enablement, through listening to their needs, and providing personal coaching and mentoring as required. He is always open to the ideas of his team, and even if he doesn't agree that an idea will work, he'll say so, but he often supports and funds it anyway.

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7 Face-Saving Quotes For Entrepreneurs Ready To Quit

Startup Professionals Musings

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. There are a wealth of tools available today, relying on social media and marketing, to create or foster the market your company needs.

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The Pros And Cons Of A Secret Business Relationship

Startup Professionals Musings

in sociology, and is a coach and speaker on work issues and friendship. As an example, I find that most Angel investors still decline to fund startup founders that are romantically involved, citing the high risk of breakup. So recently I started looking for some expert guidance on the pros and cons on this issue.

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5 Steps To Get You From Your First Idea To A Business

Startup Professionals Musings

These days, even with the pervasive Internet and social media, it still takes time and money for your marketing and customer communication efforts to have an impact. The reality is that building a business always takes longer than anticipated, so don’t quit your “day job” until revenue is flowing.

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