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10 Rosh Hashanah Resolutions for Startup Founders

VC Cafe

A combination of competition for top talent and an effort to bring employees back to the office drove startups in Israel to throw extravagant parties and all-inclusive retreats abroad. The press took notice, especially since just a few months later startups were laying off employees en-masse to cut costs. Team, product, market.

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Why GE’s Jeff Immelt Lost His Job – Disruption and Activist Investors

Steve Blank

Instead of lean innovation programs, there is a mandate to cut $2 billion in expenses by the end of next year, lift profits and raise the dividend. Often the short-term cuts directly affect employee salaries, jobs, and long-term investment in R&D. “Things will not stay the same at GE.”. So what happened? So What is a CEO to Do?

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Hiring a Freelancer? Here’s What That Means for Your Taxes

Up and Running

And with the rise in remote work during the pandemic, a shift in how businesses think about their employees and hiring practices, and the growing number of people pursuing business ventures online, it will likely keep growing. One of the most important things to consider is whether you’re working with an employee or an independent contractor.

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Managing Your Startup Board?—?A Short Presentation

Both Sides of the Table

Hearing views from Bill Gates on how the world deals with issues like climate change, Jack Dorsey talk about the role of social platforms and government and discussions with Kevin Systrom (Instagram), Todd McKinnon (Okta), etc were fascinating. Why Does My Board Get So Unfocused at Board Meetings?

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Three Ways To Prevent Data Loss And Strengthen Cyber Security

YoungUpstarts

Cybercrime is a growing problem worldwide, and although media coverage generally focuses on data breaches that occur at large corporations or government agencies, small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures are also vulnerable. Educate your employees. Develop formal policies and hold employees accountable.

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8 Entrepreneur Mistakes That Turn Off Real Investors

Startup Professionals Musings

Nice-to have” and “easier-to-use” products, or social ventures needing government support, are not likely to provide a financial return to investors. Due diligence also normally involves onsite visits and employee discussions, so the entire team needs to be fully aware of expectations.

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7 Considerations For Setting Your Bottom Line Balance

Startup Professionals Musings

If your primary dream is to help the starving people around the world, or prevent global warming, you might consider a nonprofit, academic, on government role, rather be an entrepreneur. There is no rule in capitalism that employees and other stakeholders can’t equitably share in the returns. Making a profit does not imply greed.

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