Don’t underestimate the power of LinkedIn, especially in our current detached situation under the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Our generation is becoming more and more impatient, in both our personal and professional lives. There is nothing more valuable than building relationships over time, and taking the time to connect, learn from your peers and find the right investor, client, partner or co-founder. Don’t rush it. (*I meant thanks for listening, not thanks for watching #facepalm).
Founders of young startups must stay lean and focused. Hiring is now exception and finding the right person for the job in the early days can be very tricky. Some tips that I tell founders when they look for their first hires
Remember to do what YOU love and don’t forget why you love it. It’s ok to fear failure but you can’t please them all. Perseverance, focus and committing to what you love leads to great things.
There is no clear road to become a venture capitalist, but to get there it's important to understand and learn what it is - what the day to day looks like and what is needed in this field to grow and succeed.
Do's and Don'ts of connecting, asking for intros and basically building the basis for a good business relationship.