David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Right here. 1) Your school. school of engineering).

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 23, 2014

And I spoke with the CTO of another great company I used to be on the board of and enlisted his support in potentially being an advisor to one company. The best way is to ask somebody you respect to meet and make it clear you’d like a short meeting just to learn and get mentorship. You have to select carefully.

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

Our proposal: governments systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just the local founders. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers. most countries excluding US, China, Israel, and India) should stop restricting themselves to supporting locally domiciled VC funds.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Early in my journey, I was invited to join the local chapter of the Young Presidents’ Association (YPO), which is like a support group of and for CEOs. Help doesn’t always have to be advice or mentorship. 17, 2020 wherever books are sold and can be purchased via StartupNation.com. Join a group.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Mentoring for entrepreneurs involves receiving personalized guidance and support tailored to the individuals unique personal and business needs. Mentors bring valuable knowledge from their entrepreneurial experiences that you do not readily find in books or online courses.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

I should note that my friend Brad Feld has written a new book on the subject that I would recommend if you want the bible on the topic. Obviously I’m a proponent of still working closely with your investors to make sure that they feel bought into your decisions which will matter a lot if you ever need their support in the future.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We propose that governments should systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just founders locally. China, Israel and India) should stop restricting themselves to supporting locally domiciled VC funds. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers. most countries excluding the U.S.,

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

My perspective on college admissions is informed by supporting thousands of ambitious students globally aiming to get into the world’s best universities and then seeing what happens next in their careers. In my book , I offer a key explanation for this phenomenon: signaling. Founders didn’t just stop at undergrad degrees – 35.7%

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Startup Blogpost

MAY 19, 2023

To understand the importance of mentorship for startup businesses, we gathered insights from 16 experienced CEOs, founders, and industry experts. Trevor Ewen , COO, QBench Networking Through Mentorship Startups need all the help they can get—and often, a mentor will introduce a new founder to various contacts to propel them forward.

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Hunter Walk

JANUARY 23, 2022

Believing that effort is required but sometimes not sufficient for an individual who needs some mentorship or help in where to direct their energy. Frank has done research in this area, most notably in his book “ Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy.” Cornell University professor Robert H.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 21, 2010

They’ll invite you out to events in which you’ll meet their other clients, you can get to know them socially and hopefully develop a real mentorship relationship where every conversation is not on the clock. I think you’ll end up with a newer lawyer who’s trying to build her book of businesses.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 8, 2021

Guy Raz’s book “ How I Did It ” unpacks the journey of so many entrepreneurs. However, having the support, or at least understanding of your spouse can really help. Mentorship. Mentorship has been so important to me in building SmartHustle. To ensure you can support what you sell.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 30, 2022

How do I hire people to support me? It’s at this point where we’ll need to dive deep into the lives of others in ongoing mentorship. I quickly realized the limitations of my head knowledge as real business challenges came at me from multiple directions. How do I find new clients? How do deliver on the work I’ve sold?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 17, 2019

Some of the best advice I have recieved from So-Young is that, as leaders, we need to constantly empower our associates by allowing them room to grow, giving them tasks that they may not be able to do before, but at the same time, giving them the support and resources to ask for help and advice. Watch our Facebook Live video together here!

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Feedough

JANUARY 6, 2021

With no mentorship or formal studies to support my endeavor, I struggled. There are also several books and YouTube lectures to which you can refer. For example, Danny Kahneman’s books are a great way to learn about his wonderful insights into human psychology and the various heuristics and biases we are susceptible to.

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Tomasz Tunguz

JUNE 26, 2016

I’ve been reading Robert Greene’s book Mastery. Across many of them, he identifies two common paths to mastery: mentorship and grit. I suspect all great founders and CEOs are supported by a network of great mentors. Most of these mentorship relationships are hidden in the shadows, not often mentioned.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 22, 2023

I provided mentorship to the CTO and Head of Development, focusing on stabilizing their delivery processes. At Manta.io , I contribute to their acquisition by IBM , offering support and mentoring the CTO to ensure a seamless integration. community, offering targeted guidance and support for technology leaders.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 19, 2024

Every one of us has a role to play in helping address these obstacles through targeted measures such as legal advocacy, financial support, skill development, and networking opportunities. Let’s take meaningful action to support refugee rights and empower them to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 3, 2023

A chapter wasn’t just over, a book was being closed. How we supported our people during the transition phase was just as important. Our client contracts would be sunset, and the entire team would be let go…I would be let go. With that, the business I had spent a decade building, and then sold, would be no more.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2023

Islamic fintech startups in Malaysia and Indonesia have the support of government policies. In Malaysia, Islamic banks will make up 45% of the overall commercial banking loan book by the end of 2025, and in Indonesia, Islamic finance’s market share is expected to grow to 10% by the end of 2026, at a faster rate than conventional banks.

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Y Combinator

MAY 22, 2019

47:40 – What’s a must read book and why? Even if you don’t do well really after that, Vidit Aatrey [10:46] – we will put you in a mentorship program, where we connect you with some top trainers for a month and these guys will tell you how you start a business. A lot of those books are written outside India.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

Investors’ motivation to support founder. As two fund managers employing Flexible VC, we think it is a healthy addition to the ecosystem and will yield more predictable and stable healthy returns for investors. Flexible VC offers you this. 2-6 months. Very material, as long as company is seen as having unicorn potential.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 19, 2021

Investors’ motivation to support founder. As two fund managers employing Flexible VC, we think it is a healthy addition to the ecosystem and will yield more predictable and stable healthy returns for investors. Flexible VC offers you this. 2-6 months. Very material, as long as company is seen as having unicorn potential.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

GSEA delivers on its vision to empower student entrepreneurs to become the world’s most influential change-makers by supporting them with mentorship, recognition and connections to take their businesses to the next level of success. In the 2022 GSEA Global Finals competition, Joe Knopp represented the United States.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2019

Who is the audience for this book? My hope is that this book will appeal to a broad audience that includes entrepreneurs, policymakers, the business community and all citizens who are passionate about preserving the American dream of starting your own business for future generations. Hall actively supports entrepreneurs and start-ups.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

I also took proactive steps to protect myself as a healthcare provider, many of which I learned from the book, Making Nutrition Your Business by Ann Silver and Lisa Stollman. There is much to be said about the benefits of mentorship in medicine , including the ability to learn the “hidden curriculum” of the profession.

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TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Anyone’s CEO also reckons this “intimate”, short-form audio format could help drive diversity of advice by encouraging people whose voices may be underrepresented in traditional mentorship fora to feel more comfortable offering their time and knowledge to others. (He So that has been a big thing for me personally.”

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Y Combinator

MAY 1, 2019

” C++ is not a great first language to learn, especially if it’s just from a book. I went to Georgia Tech for my undergrad in Computer Science, and I just found such a supportive community there that it was able to help support my natural interest, but also help me through the hard times.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2021

Biggar had noted on social media back in March that another YC founder was tipping off people on how to cut the vaccine lines to get an early jab, while Damer expressed worry and frustration more recently about the alumni community’s support of a now-controversial alum, Antonio García Martínez.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 14, 2021

Partner with a VC which has a formal program to support individuals who have not yet founded a company, but likely will in the future. Although the role is constantly evolving , VC Entrepreneurs in Residence are usually previously successful entrepreneurs who are building a startup leveraging the VC’s support.

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Paul G. Silva

MARCH 18, 2025

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 The Ripple Effect of Great Mentorship In BE 2.0, Mentorship isn’t just a nice-to-have leadership skill; it’s how we create impact that outlasts our tenure. Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0).

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Culture is strategy : A strong organizational culture supports and amplifies strategic execution. Mentorship matters : Great leaders mentor others, creating a legacy of growth and leadership development. Vision drives endurance : A clear vision aligned with purpose and strategy creates lasting impact.

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