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The Problem with Startup Advice

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I'm often the last one to leave an event, held back by the most persistant of entrepreneurs trying to squeeze as much advice as they can out of me. Often times, the advice is terrible or impractical. There are several key problems to this knowledge sharing little community we've built: People make themselves look better in hindsight.

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13 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Best Business Advice

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The best business advice I was given was in my year 10 woodwork class by my teacher—who was teaching woodwork to boys who were both frivolous and quick to make decisions on cutting into beautiful pieces of timber. The best advice I have ever received came from one of my mentors from the US. Demi Markogiannaki—founder at WeTeachMe.

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Both Things Can Be True: Bias and Bad Fundraising Advice

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The startup ecosystem is a terrific manufacturer of bad fundraising advice. I’ve backed multiple Black founders and entrepreneurs from the LGBTQ community and so I’ve seen a very wide mix of founders pitch, get funded and get passed on. Was she just an anomaly or is there something else going on here?

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Create community: Advice on branding from YLAI Fellow Luisfer Pelayo

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

When we start a brand, we rarely begin with thinking about the community around it. While it’s true that some businesses are situated in markets where creating a community around their brand is easier for them than others, all businesses or organizations have an audience with which they can create a community.

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Advice from an entrepreneurship expert, with Professor Michael Goldberg

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Michael answered questions from network members requesting advice for their entrepreneurial endeavors. What advice would you give to entrepreneurs and professionals looking to finance their business? Startup communities – Where to find them and how to get involved. Further reading: Here’s some unusual advice for entrepreneurs.

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What Makes a Successful Startup Community? Is it Possible to Build One Where You Live?

Both Sides of the Table

Today I’d like to talk about what startup communities outside of Silicon Valley look like, how they emerge and what makes them take hold. Most of what I think about startup communities came from mentorship by Brad Feld through hours of private discussion and debate. Think Fred Wilson, Tony Hsieh or Brad Feld.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru By Jewelle Saunders “Art can transform society,” says Déborah Grández Seminario. Creating change for your community Déborah is the manager, producer and director of various cultural products on disability and inclusion.