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Are you at risk for tech killing your job?

Berkonomics

And only one percent of these who had access also had mobile phones. And Ai is now writing computer code in many languages. And the last jobs to be lost to automation and AI are, not surprisingly, K-12 teachers, professional athletes, politicians, judges, mental health professionals and coaches, advisors and motivators.

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What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now?

Both Sides of the Table

So I thought I’d write about out with what I would look for in a VC knowing what I know now and why. VCs should be more of a coach than proscriptively telling you what to do. Think of web vs. mobile. I think of VCs as coaches. and I realized that without years of experience it is tough to answer this question.

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What I’ve Learned from Fred Wilson

Both Sides of the Table

So part of playing an effective coach is helping the team to see the answer for themselves. Fred has of course been a public mentor to us all with his market-defining terminology that he popularized including “freemium” and “mobile first.” I remember writing about online video nearly 5 years ago.

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Interview: Seth Epstein of SocialStay

InfoChachkie

Value Prop Twitter Style : SocialStay is: "An easy to set up & manage mobile platform designed for the hospitality industry. Month by month, the hospitality business is sorting out how mobile plays a role in increasing revenue and driving loyalty. Write it down…. It drives revenue & engages guests."

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How To Communicate with your Investors between Board Meetings

Both Sides of the Table

And let’s be honest, other than money and coaching most VC’s add little value to your company strategy. Or if you’re a mobile ad network and they announce iAd – same thing. Make sure when you write it you assume this. I’m not trying to demean VC’s – I think it’s just reality.

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