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The Peter Principle Can Paralyze Your Startup Team

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The good news is that recent big company financial woes and layoffs have generated a flood of candidates with real experience seeking positions at startups. Everyone must know how to listen, talk and write. Provide mentoring and self-learning opportunities. Look for existing skills and a demonstrated ability to learn.

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Ryan Blair, HashtagOne: From Gang Member, To Entrepreneur, To Anti-VC

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I don't know if you've read my book, but I started my career writing trading systems in a software company. I've been basically writing code, and looking at trading systems and investment criteria for a long time. I am looking for entrepreneurs where I can add a lot of value.