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Establishing a “Board” Can Make or Break Your Business

During a recent #StartupSession event, I was asked an important question: “When is the right time to form a Board?” This…

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Charlotte, the Silicon something?

Silicon Valley has give birth and continues to birth company after company that can literally change our world. Netscape, Google, Facebook,…

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Aspiring Entrepreneur, Blog, Lifestyle

This 2017 Do What You Love

2017 is off and running and hopefully you have set some big goals.

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Blog, Raising Capital

Failing to raise Venture Capital ?

Only 1-2% of companies that pitch venture capitalists actually get funded.

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Aspiring Entrepreneur, Blog

The Idea Development Model

When I have a great idea I write it down, and give myself 24 hours to kill it.

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Blog, Lifestyle

Thanksgiving – Startup lessons.

As a kid, Thanksgiving was about family and food.

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Blog, Lifestyle

5 Travel Tips to Boost your Business

It’s the holiday season, and for thousands of us that also means travel.

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Blog, Lifestyle

The Featured Startup Profile: SkillPop

This month’s featured startup: SkillPop, a strong, valuable marketplace model.

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Aspiring Entrepreneur, Blog

Launching a Game Changing Platform

We want to create a platform for all aspirational & seasoned entrepreneurs.

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Blog, Driving Exits

4 Ways to Bigger Exit Multiples

Selling your business is no different – it has to be declared as a goal

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Blog, Lifestyle

Lessons to learn from 2016 Election

If we’ve learned anything from 2016 election, it’s this – this is a time to learn.

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Aspiring Entrepreneur, Blog

How Do I Scale the Coffee Meeting?

Years – and many startups later – my day still revolves around coffee.

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Blog, Lifestyle

4 Lesson to Learn From Halloween

Many aspects of Halloween can serve a great foundation for entrepreneurs.

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Blog, Growth Strategies

7 Ways to Drive Startup Success

All entrepreneurs deal with a common question – how to drive success.

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Blog, Lifestyle

3 Ways to Create Some Social Good

Right now, in 2016, it’s more important than ever that we do work that matters.

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Blog, Growth Strategies

Inspire Your Team to Act Like Owners

How do you get your team to commit like owners if you can’t provide equity?

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Aspiring Entrepreneur, Blog

Build Board of Directors for YOU

A personal board of directors is a valuable team for anyone at any age.

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Blog, Lifestyle

Four Books That Changed My Life

I’m a voracious reader and count these 4 books as catalytic in my entrepreneurial journey.

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Blog, Existing Entrepreneur

Ignore the Experts, Do the smart thing

People’s answer to our “why” questions: “That’s just the way it works.”

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Blog, Lifestyle

The Immense Value of Working for Free

Don’t be afraid to work for free. It is incredibly valuable.

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