Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

In the early days of the IBM PC, I had the opportunity to know and work with Bill Gates at Microsoft. I can attest that he was always seeking relationships with other more mature executives, and even today maintains a mentoring relationship with Warren Buffett. Foster an image of open mind and learn mode.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. It’s an amazing ride, and there is no satisfaction like creating something out of nothing.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2018

In one of my own stints as an executive in IBM, I found that putting a high-potential employee on my own staff for a few weeks was highly motivating and taught me the realities of senior management responsibilities better than any class could. This is another aspect of capitalizing on strengths and satisfaction.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

He grew up in Connecticut attended Yale undergrad and worked for IBM after graduation doing M&A, strategy and venture capital. Seth’s interest in helping others grew out of his lack of having a mentor. He was drawn to Stanford by the people ecosystem- access to professors and mentors.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Use mentoring to help people develop as your business develops. In one of my own positions as an executive in IBM, I found that putting a high-potential employee on my own staff for a few weeks was more effective, both short-term and long-term, in gaining me some work relief than any training class I could imagine.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 19, 2010

Their goal is to gain career-critical experience while satisfying the predisposition to “create” in a small-team environment – something they can’t obtain interning for IBM or General Motors. Satisfaction vs. Stress. You can delegate essential tasks and projects to your intern, allowing you more time to focus on running your business.

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