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Give First

Lessons from Techstars About How to Be a Great Mentor

Book • 2025

In 'Give First', Brad Feld shares his expertise on mentorship, emphasizing a continuous, optimistic, and empathetic approach.

The book provides practical tips and real-life examples to help readers become extraordinary mentors and build vibrant startup communities by adopting a non-transactional mindset.

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Alisa Cohn

as

Brad Feld

's new book, focusing on mentorship as a long game.

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Brad Feld

is promoting after returning to public life.

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Brad Feld

's newest book, which has just been released.

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Brad Feld

's new book which explores the philosophy of mentorship and generosity in entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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Mentioned as a book by

Brad Feld

that unpacks the mindset that built Techstars and powered startup ecosystems.

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Barry O'Reilly

as a great book about giving without the expectation of receiving.

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Brad Feld

as his new book oriented around the construct of mentorship.

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