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30 Entrepreneurs Explain the Role of a Mentor in Their Business

Hearpreneur

Photo Credit: James Green. Thanks to James Green, Build a Head ! . #5- 9- Builds leadership skills. I realized that I needed to have some leadership skills to effectively lead my team. We have a handful of trusted mentors we utilize sort of like an advisory board. Thanks to Ravi Parikh, RoverPass ! #4-

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Why The Pentagon Can’t Count: It’s Time to Reinvent the Audit

Steve Blank

But having been in the middle of this conversation when I served on one of the Defense Department’s advisory boards, I understand why the Pentagon can’t count. The Defense of Department’s 40-plus advisory boards are staffed by outsiders who can provide independent perspectives and advice. The Road Not Taken.

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The Entrepreneur’s Essentials #14: Selling to the “Cool Kids”

Austin Startup

As I’ve helped entrepreneurs find their own product-market fit and connected them to potential clients, investors, and Advisory Board members, I’ve spent a lot of time telling them about the “cool kids”. For us, this was the color green and our SellStrong bands. it isn’t easy.

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14 Entrepreneurs Describe The BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) For Their Business?

Hearpreneur

Thanks to Brad Leahy, Green ! #7- We believe in collaborating with industry leaders, working with innovative companies and directly engaging with our community and audience to ensure we are building out valuable resources they can use daily to improve health & safety within their respective companies. Photo credit: Edgar Radjabli.