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The Perils of Founder Fighting

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But I would posit that in order to sustainably build great products in an intensely competitive industry with skills shortages – people management is one of the most critical soft skills organizations need. One founder who gets more attention from a company’s success while one feels slighted and becomes jealous and resentful.

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As Populist as it May Feel, 98% of VCs Aren’t Dumb

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And Coach Campbell. Hard to imagine that Dick joined “organically” or that his becoming CEO also was organic. I’ve heard directly from top executives that Jeff Bezos (in my opinion the most talented person in the tech industry) has received his fair share of VC coaching in the early years.

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8 Tips To Get the Most Out of Your Investors and Board

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He has grown our US operations from 1 employee (him) to a global organization of 75 employees that will finish the year with 8-digit revenues (90+% recurring) and more than 350% year-over-year growth. So naturally we’re pushing for him to drop critical information when their paths cross organically. Already covered. Assign away.

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Levi Felix Creator of The Digital Detox Retreat | Unplug and Rewind

Tech Zulu Event

Participants spend their time soaking in hot springs, eating delicious and healthy organic Ayurvedic inspired meals, stretching out each morning with two hours of yoga, staying grounded through guided meditations, exploring new ideas in workshops, writing, drawing, sharing in group discussions and being present. You have many prices?

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Some Thoughts on Leadership Going into 2016

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I’ve spent hours this week reading about the firing of the head coach and personnel manager of the football team I support – The Philadelphia Eagles. His name was Chip Kelly and he came off of a very successful stint as the coach of the collegiate Oregon Ducks. This is something I try to coach against.

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10 Examples of Companies With Fantastic Cultures

Tech Coast Venture Network

It designs its own glasses, and sells directly to customers, cutting out the middleman and keeping prices low. A flat organization is one where there is no (or very few) levels of management in between staff and executives. Warby Parker has been making and selling prescription glasses online since 2010. SquareSpace.

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10 Examples of Companies With Fantastic Cultures

Tech Coast Venture Network

It designs its own glasses, and sells directly to customers, cutting out the middleman and keeping prices low. A flat organization is one where there is no (or very few) levels of management in between staff and executives. Warby Parker has been making and selling prescription glasses online since 2010. SquareSpace.

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