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What I Would Look for When Choosing a VC – Knowing What I Know Now?

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So I thought I’d write about out with what I would look for in a VC knowing what I know now and why. VCs should be more of a coach than proscriptively telling you what to do. I think of VCs as coaches. and I realized that without years of experience it is tough to answer this question. Most VCs are book smart.

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What Should We Make of Peter Thiel’s “20 Under 20? Education Program?

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In the US we now have some very well established incubation programs run by high-caliber mentors including IdeaLab, yCombinator, TechStars, BetaWorks and Launchpad LA. Suddenly everybody wants to be an incubator. In Poly Sci I learned critical thinking and writing. You know how this ends. But stay in school. Experience life.

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7 Tips To Raise Your Entrepreneur Instincts In School

Startup Professionals Musings

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school.

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How To Optimize Entrepreneurial Learning In School

Startup Professionals Musings

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school.

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7 Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs Who Stay In School

Startup Professionals Musings

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school.

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7 Ways College Degrees Can Expedite Startup Success

Startup Professionals Musings

In my view, the most effective entrepreneurs are those with a background of an array of real-life experiences, both positive and negative, as well as good academic and coaching activities. Don’t forget business writing and communication. Get involved in startup-business incubator activities with peers at school.

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6 Keys To Selecting The Right Business Future For You

Startup Professionals Musings

Check out local sources for coaching and assistance. Don’t be shy about networking for advisors with business experience for coaching and mentoring. Sources should include local startup incubators, blog owners, and government support organizations, such as SCORE. Write a business plan for your desired new business.

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