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Turns at Albuquerque: How I Measure My Career

This is going to be BIG.

Things didn''t always match up well. That''s why I got hired by First Round--to help them build a presence in NYC. He was 36 when he started his own fund, Flatiron Partners. I started my own fund at 32, so just to mark time against the career of an industry leader and mentor, that seemed pretty good.

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Why Old-School Communication Skills Are The Competitive Edge New Grads Need

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What stands out to hiring managers are great communication skills. Gen Yers will need much more than ‘just’ an education to get the attention of hiring managers and bosses. Your client in Albuquerque is always moody. Can you pitch an idea to a supervisor? Can you build a consensus among group members?