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How to Scale Support of Portfolio Companies

David Teten

C ustomer Development – We have relationships with hundreds of large global corporations. For example, consider public relations. We think coaching is a key lever for doing this, with our own team or through outside partners. For example, we provide direct coaching on how to pitch investors.

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18 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Did Prior to Starting Their Businesses

Hearpreneur

Prior to starting my own public relations and marketing consultancy, I worked for one of the largest global advertising agencies as well as smaller boutique PR and advertising agencies. 6 – Investment Banker. Thanks to Tom La Vecchia, X Factor Media ! #2 Image Credit: Natalie Harper. Image Credit: Janet Wu.