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Coachability is a Competitive Advantage (And You’re Failing It)
Coachability is a Competitive Advantage (And You’re Failing It) One of the most challenging concepts for the over 3,000 funders I’ve mentored and advised over the years is coachability. What the heck does that even mean? Here’s how I see it. Coachability doesn’t start after the meeting; it starts the second you open your mouth.…
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ADHD – The Entrepreneur’s Hidden Advantage…
ADHD – The Entrepreneur’s Hidden Advantage… What I Learned from Mentoring 3,000 Founders After mentoring more than 3,000 entrepreneurs over the past two decades, I began noticing a pattern I couldn’t ignore. During that time, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most brilliant minds. The experience was both inspiring and eye-opening.…
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Developing Your Own Mentor Program in an Emerging Tech Hub
Developing Your Own Mentor Program in an Emerging Tech Hub Why Every Nascent or Emerging Innovation Community Needs a Structured Path for Scalable Startup Mentoring In every strong startup ecosystem, regardless of its size, city, or industry, one truth stands out: mentors determine the altitude of founders. Great mentors accelerate learning, reduce mistakes, raise the…
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Creating Buzz vs. Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset Machine
Creating Buzz vs. Building an Entrepreneurial Mindset Machine: Why Startup Events Are Not Enough in a Nascent Ecosystem In many emerging or early-stage startup ecosystems, people often believe that hosting more events, such as pitch nights, mixers, demo days, and innovation fairs, will magically create a strong community of entrepreneurs. These events are fun, energizing,…
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Search in a Haystack – Find a Great Startup Mentor
Search in a Haystack – Find a Great Startup Mentor How Tech Startup Founders Can Find Great Mentors in a Nascent Ecosystem Finding a great mentor can be one of the most essential steps in building a successful tech startup. However, in a nascent ecosystem, where the startup community is still young, small, or scattered,…
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Most Advisors Aren’t Great Mentors
Most Advisors Aren’t Great Mentors What’s the Difference Between Startup Advisors and Mentors, and How Do You Become a Great Mentor? If you’re starting a tech company, you’ve probably heard people say, “You need good advisors and mentors.” But what do those roles really mean? Are they the same thing? And what if you want…
