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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Mentorship is one of the best gifts. Peer-to-peer mentorship and learning programs provide multiple benefits—not the least of which is perspective. Research consistently shows that accountability partnerships, formal or informal, lead to better outcomes. Here are a few tips to getting the most out of your peer mentorship: 1.

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BE 2.0: Iterate for Greatness

Paul G. Silva

Each iteration brought valuable lessons that shaped what eventually became a thriving, scalable mentorship program. How Iteration Transformed Valley Venture Mentors Before I co-founded Valley Venture Mentors (VVM) and for all of my time there, we experimented with different ways to connect startups with mentors.

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Be who you needed when you were younger

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Provide them with every little piece of information that would have made a difference in our life, had we found it sooner. EO’s chapter-based mentorship programme fosters relationships aimed at high-level leadership and personal development within a structured timeframe.

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Emerging Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: GIST Net Launches

Gust

GIST Net will provide entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to collaborate, seek funding, and grow their businesses. Department of State developed the idea for GIST Net in response to demand from the international science and technology community for more access to resources and mentorship opportunities.

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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

Entrepreneurs' Organization

While I eventually found success through perseverance, strategic partnerships, and the unwavering support of my wife and team, I often wonder if the journey could have been less daunting with the right mentorship. He is committed to fostering an informed, engaged investment community, aligning business growth with investor education.

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Why You Don’t Want to Miss the MyEO DealExchange DX22 Conference

Entrepreneurs' Organization

The three-day DX22 event will be filled with opportunities to network—both formally and informally–and feature intriguing keynote speakers on such topics as real estate, e-commerce and cryptocurrency. EO’s “Angel-Sharks” are interested in a good investment.

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How to Balance Tech and Humanity To Cultivate Connections in Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Interacting with coworkers and industry peers through social gatherings, mentorship programs, or online communities can also help you develop relationships that will benefit you professionally and personally. Furthermore, this can help establish a personal connection with their sales executive or customer support representative.