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Welcome to The Test. You’ve reached the pivotal trial of your idea, product or project. Battle-tested entrepreneurs live for this stage. The thrill and high stakes of The Test are why, when they do finally succeed – even after failing…
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The pandemic has upended our notion of Place. When remote work threatens to make geography obsolete, what is the value of a physical ecosystem of startups, talent, investors, and the institutions that support them? Place can also be virtual. A…
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Entrepreneurs make stuff happen. Obstacles, tough times, these are signs to innovators that the time is right to strike. Now, mid-pandemic, is the perfect opportunity to find that bolt of lightning, the surge of adrenalin and energy you need to…
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What’s your entrepreneurial archetype and how might that accelerate your journey? Are you a Maker, Visionary, or Outsider? This question is at the heart of our new book, The Entrepreneur’s Faces, a human-centric model that helps individuals and teams excel….
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