I have reviewed enough pitch decks to have seen a good range of colours. Not skin colour, but I am referring to the different variety of mentors/advisors. In the early days of a startup it is sometimes difficult to understand and define who could be a good advisor. When I started Urbytus.com my last startup, […]
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There is one thing for sure, and that is the fact that we are never born with a skill. From the basics of walking and talking; to the next steps of running, jumping, reading, writing; and finally converting those into skills. We are all learning and at each step, we can only improve upon our
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I love this poem and I think it says it all in one simple sentence. “The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.” (Khalil Gibran, Lebanese Poet, 1833–1913) Along my path, I have met many Businessmen,
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Regardless if you are an entrepreneur with a startup or not you will always benefit from good mentors. Mentors play a vital role in our success. Unlike school and university where you learn theory, fundamentals, facts, and specific details from the teachers and professors, your mentors don’t often teach you specifics. Today, I share with
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If you are a startup founder you have already been assigned a mentor, you have either benefited or even come to hate them. Mentors are all around us and not confined to just startup life. Your friends are or could be your mentors but generally, I would say that your mentors are people who encourage
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Last week I started reading the biography of Kurt Godel, \”Journey to The Edge of Reason\” by Stephen Budiansky. The prologue hits you in the face. One of the biggest minds, genius, and noble prize winners, at the age of 64 confessed to his psychiatrist that he believes he hadn\’t achieved the goals that he
Am I a failure or success? Tips on how to overcome the feeling. Read More »