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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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8 Keys To Attracting More Talent Than The Competition

Startup Professionals Musings

You need a faster and more flexible on-demand hiring strategy, based on the current gig-economy of remote freelancers, contract personnel, and specialists. Freelancers and consultants have to demonstrate results, without training and mentoring, so they can help you more quickly and probably at a lower total cost.

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8 Practices Common To The Greatest Leader Role Models

Startup Professionals Musings

Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs. They mentor protégés on talent spotting, creativity, and motivation as well as strategy. They are always on the lookout for talent by peer networking, studying competitors, and working with top university contacts.

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5 Current Technologies Still Have Room For Innovation

Startup Professionals Musings

A common request I get while mentoring entrepreneurs is for a copy of the startup checklist they need to follow, in order to build a successful new business. The next phase of evolution will demand device independence, enabling an uninterrupted computing experience as we move from device to device throughout our daily lives.

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Interview with Jonathan Kohn, Fitspot

socalTECH

Los Angeles is the capital of on-demand apps, for just about anything you want. One of those areas that combines LA's passion for on-demand apps, and its active lifestyle, is Fitspot (www.fitspotapp.com), which brings athletic trainers to you or your local fitness center. What is Fitspot? How did you start the company?

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10 Strategies For Staying Cool Under Pressure At Work

Startup Professionals Musings

Many people believe their threshold is permanently set by family genetics, or cultural influences, but I believe anyone can train themselves to stay cool. After having assessed your environment, start healthy networking activities, such as lunch, with important people in your professional network on a weekly basis.

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8 Qualities That All Super Business Leaders Display

Startup Professionals Musings

Great leaders provide opportunities and personal growth assignments that go far beyond conventional training programs. They mentor protégés on talent spotting, creativity, and motivation as well as strategy. They are always on the lookout for talent by peer networking, studying competitors, and working with top university contacts.

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