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Eight Startup Tips From Mark Zuckerberg

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1) Get A Mentor. "I " I recently performed a 360-Review on two Co-Founders who were the company's CEO and CTO. Note: This is an installment in the Iconic Advice series. Other installments include: Jeff Bezos , Steve Jobs , Richard Branson , Walt Disney and Michael Dell. "I started the site when I was 19.

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Interview with Scott Sangster, Tech Coast Angels

socalTECH

We thought today for our interview, that we'd get an update on the angel investment environment here in Southern California from Scott Sangster , the incoming President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Tech Coast Angels , the biggest angel investment group in Southern California. Those are fundamentals that don't change.

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11 Quick Tips to Get More Value out of Your Board

Both Sides of the Table

The board’s job is to review the company’s financial performance and strategy and help provide counsel to the executive team. Early stage tech startups aren’t public companies so you don’t need to obsess with “having your books formally closed” or scheduling the board meeting only after the end of the quarter. There you have it.

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Understanding the Power of Your Human Networks

Both Sides of the Table

I reviewed an email from Kara Nortman, the CEO of Moonfrye who is working on putting together venture debt. I then traded emails with two former senior tech professionals in LA. Let’s say your a junior developer, marketer, product manager, biz dev person at a startup or well-established technology company. Terry Kawaja.

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10 Tips On Self-Promotion To Solidify Your Leadership

Startup Professionals Musings

During my many years of mentoring professionals and entrepreneurs in business, I more often see people focusing on how to get their ideas heard , than how to promote themselves. Technical skills are important, but your ability to build and nurture relationships with others is more important for leadership growth and career advancement today.

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7 Tips On Building Better Connections With Your Team

Startup Professionals Musings

Unfortunately many founders I work with as a mentor are experts on the technical side, but have no insight into leading a team. Being visible and engaged on a random part-time basis, due to other jobs, won’t do it. Have monthly reviews with each team member. Ask what you can do for them in every review.

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Reflections on 2018: Peter Cowen, Sutton Capital Partners

socalTECH

During the holiday season, our tradition over the last few years has been to post reflections on the past year and some predictions from Southern California's technology industry. One company that we have mentored, invested in and serve on the board of, is in lending and has hit a very exciting tipping point.

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