Mentoring Demystified: Who You Need When and Why

Mentoring needn’t feel like a minefield. Here’s how to identify your needs and target the right person for the right reasons. By Debra Walton (Chief Content Officer, Thomson Reuters) When I speak at leadership forums, one of the things that strikes me is how many...

3 Key Advisors You Need on Your Board Now

Give your business the best chances of success by establishing relationships with these three vital advisors. By Kerrie MacPherson (Principal, Financial Services Office, Ernst & Young LLP and the North American EY Entrepreneurial Winning WomenTM Executive Sponsor)...

Look for Advisors Who Can Teach, Not Tell

Your startup’s advisors should guide you through challenges, not solve them for you, says this investor.  By Hunter Walk (Partner, Homebrew) Earlier this week, a newly funded founder and I were discussing advisory board strategies. Specifically the value of...
3 Tips For Starting Up

3 Tips For Starting Up

It’s never a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket or to rely on one set of advice. By Meg Wirth (Founder, Maternova) We’re very happy to have the chance to share lessons learned in the five years since Maternova was conceptualized. I sat in a...