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The Benefits of Top-Down Thinking & Why it is Critical to Entrepreneurs

Both Sides of the Table

I had to understand their business requirements and document them all. The wisest mentor I ever had was Ameet Shah , my partner on several projects. I’m never right the first time so I spend time adjusting my frameworks. He taught me much that I know about critical thinking. But applied correctly and this is golden.

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My Favorite Questions: they might change your life…

Jason Nazar

See my list by watching “The 10 Questions” or reading the document. . This is the framework I came up with 3 years ago on “How to Make the Right Business Decisions”. Will you be my mentor? What questions must you consider before starting a business? What’s the potential upside? What’s the effort involved?

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You Can’t Rely on a VC for Your Hardest Decisions

Both Sides of the Table

Consultants should provide you data & frameworks – not decisions. In preparation for her reentry into VC she spoke with many mentors of hers for advice on venture capital. Document management? In my view the best VCs are merely your guides. They are your sparring partners. ” Such simple yet poignant advice.