Jean Lee of Capital One Business shares insights into how mentorships can be cultivated from the top down and the bottom up. She says it's often what she calls her near peers, people who are just like one click ahead in their career. When employees are encouraged to be the architects of their own careers, companies win,. To learn more about how Capital One empowers businesses, visit CapitalOne.com slash small dash business.
The tech industry and its investors have been captivated by the spell of the Unicorn for too long — and the ambitious goal of a billion-dollar valuation has done more harm than good. Instead, founders should aim to be resilient dragons. That's the view of Maëlle Gavet, who as CEO of early-stage investment business Techstars has unmatched insight into the hopes, dreams, and challenges of thousands of founders. Maëlle also shares her experience as a “Fixer and Scaler” and offers important lessons for all entrepreneurs, from pre-seed start-ups to corporate change agents.
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