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The Toxic Nature of Email

Both Sides of the Table

I closed one deal (I’ll talk about that soon) and issued one term sheet (I hope to talk about that soon, we’ll see!). It has also coincided with the kickoff of our Launchpad LA educational series which has taken some of my time. But what has really killed me is email. I live in email hell.

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Why Most of Your Assumptions About Phone Calls are Wrong

Both Sides of the Table

If you follow the tech media you would be subject to a lot of narrative biases that are completely off base – and this includes the value of email and phone calls. I’m sure you’ve heard the meme that “email is dead” – if fact if you Google it you’ll find a long list of articles that will mislead you.

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Generative AI – The End of Empty Textboxes

TechEmpower

My time with TFA instilled in me a deep commitment to education, inspiring me to dedicate my life to guiding young minds through the world of mathematics. My tenure at Teach For America cemented my commitment to education, motivating me to devote myself to navigating young minds through the captivating landscape of mathematics.

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Leadership: Sell the dream while making the reality.

Berkonomics

A leadership goal vs. a mantra: I once sat in on a roundtable meeting in which the executive of a company stated his goal as “educate the world.” But when he did state a monetary goal, he started a real conversation about how he will achieve it and with what resources, and which of several focused revenue models.

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Your board should protect you!

Berkonomics

Email readers, continue here…] It is the board, made up of individual members, that is responsible for the care and maintenance of the corporate person. Once again, there is a need to educate board members that in conflict of interest cases, the corporation comes first.

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To directors and advisors: “Noses in; fingers OUT!”

Berkonomics

I first heard this in a governance seminar for a non-profit higher educational board upon which I sit, over 25 years ago. My lesson learned about this mantra: [Email readers, continue here…] After returning to my office, I received a call from the CEO. Where did this statement come from?

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Startup Spotlight: Final Exams, Santa Chatbot and Clean Up Your Email

Tech.Co

This week in Startup Spotlight we found companies helping students get through their final exams, gift giving chatbots, getting out of email hell, and more. Tutors are available for k-12 and college in a variety of topics and specialty areas including: English, math, foreign language, writing, physics, even special education.

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