Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

I can attest that he was always seeking relationships with other more mature executives, and even today maintains a mentoring relationship with Warren Buffett. That means public recognition of individual achievements, providing feedback, and coaching and mentoring along the way. Foster an image of open mind and learn mode.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In my role as mentor to many of you aspiring entrepreneurs, I often find you convinced that all you need to start is a unique innovation or idea , and now you are ready to jump in with both feet and enjoy the ride. Enlist a mentor and advisor who is not a ‘yes’ person. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/29/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2021

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/15/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 18, 2021

But privately, as a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I see mindsets and attributes that may be equally critical to success, but are not readily admitted, for fear of being too wacky. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/03/2021. Today’s world will continue to evolve. Your options are to lead, follow, or get out of the way.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2021

Look for accomplishments in prior roles, and a willingness to accept coaching and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/26/2021. Remember that agility, innovation, and customer-focus are at the heart of every successful business today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 30, 2021

That means accepting coaching and seeking mentoring, as well as giving it. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 06/17/2021. Continually enhance your leadership through feedback. Just as your business needs feedback from customers, you need regular feedback from those around you on how to do better.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 15, 2021

As a long-time business advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I’ve always been impressed with the few who seem to always come out ahead, no matter what the challenge. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 12/02/2021. It seems to be more a function of mindset and principles, more than education or natural ability.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 21, 2021

Practice speed mentoring , and ask for interim progress. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/08/2021. Perhaps you are your own worst enemy, by being too quick to accept assistance requests from others. Another approach to avoid appearing negative is to ask for time later to discuss the specifics.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 19, 2021

As a mentor, my mission is to recommend actions that can strengthen your image with investors and peers, as well as help you get the startup job done. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/05/2021. In my view, it starts with your communication of real personal values , and ends your focus on results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

In fact, the latest figures show that crowdfunding globally is expected to reach $114 billion by 2021, exceeding the amounts contributed by either angel groups or VCs alone. Board seats can’t be negotiated, and even informal mentoring in decision and governance processes is unlikely. Early crowdfunding successes have been undeniable.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 29, 2021

As a long-time business advisor and mentor to entrepreneurs, I consistently find that the most thriving businesses are people-centric, and those team members create the best processes, rather than the other way around. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/15/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Thus, in my role as mentor to young entrepreneurs, I always recommend that you first take a hard look at your own values and priorities, before jumping into any new startup, as the founder, or even as a side hustle. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/09/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 25, 2021

In my role as mentor to business professionals, I often get the question about your potential of going out on your own as an entrepreneur, versus your current role of working for a boss at an established company. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 08/10/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2021

As a mentor to aspiring business owners. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 04/23/2021. smart people stand out to me with intellectual power and depth of knowledge on many subjects. We need wise leaders to create the maximum lasting value for society, as well as shareholders. You too can be one of these.

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Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 11, 2021

You can learn to be an entrepreneur by working in a startup, talking to peers, and mentoring. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 07/28/2021. I like people who do their homework first, and take calculated risks, rather than closing their eyes and jumping. Every inventor is an entrepreneur by default. Keep going and have fun!

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 13, 2021

In my role as advisor and mentor to many new entrepreneurs, I often find myself suggesting that they think bigger. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 01/29/2021. I’m a techy at heart, and I love to see real innovation, but too often I see just “ copycat ” proposals, or at best incremental thinking.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 26, 2021

As an entrepreneur mentor, my mission is to foster the attributes in you as a startup founder that I believe will lead to success. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 03/11/2021. Sometimes good things are easy to see in others, but hard to see in yourself. Business success is an elusive target. Start today.

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In more recent years as a mentor and angel investor, I’ve been even more determined to pass this guidance to those now entering the workforce. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 11/26/2021. During my many years in business, both as a professional and an entrepreneur, I always wished I knew the secret to success.

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 6, 2021

As a mentor to many entrepreneurs, I don’t believe that it is only a birthright, and there are several key strategies, including the following, that you can learn and practice which will lead to success: Give your own judgement a high priority in decisions. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 09/21/2021.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 11, 2022

I had realized that I didn’t have it within me to be as good of a player as many of them did but I had the skills to help as mentor, coach, friend, sparing partner and patient capital provider. And the valuation party lasted until November 9th, 2021. In a market doing this it becomes very hard to do otherwise.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

With some coaching and mentoring from other leaders, I was able to do it myself, so I know you can do it too, by committing to the following strategies: Train yourself to always look for positives, not negatives. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 02/12/2021.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 21, 2021

In addition, he has often stated that his first priority is serving his employees and his extended business family, through coaching, mentoring, and effective communication. Marty Zwilling First published on Inc.com on 05/06/2021. Sir Richard Branson , who controls over 400 active companies, never appears to be even working.

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