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20VC: Scaling ServiceNow to $5BN in ARR | Leadership Lessons from Doug Leone, Frank Slootman and Bill McDermott | VC Value Add: Is it Real and Why the Worst VCs are "Seagull VCs"
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Navigating Founder Support and Personal Growth in Venture Capital
Effective founder support requires understanding the distinction between being founder-friendly and founder-helpful. A mentor's role is to provide honest guidance, preparing founders for the realities ahead, even when the truth is difficult to convey. Transitioning into new roles can be challenging; maintaining a beginner's mindset and humility is essential to rediscovering one's value and contribution. Despite external pressures to pursue traditional leadership roles, individuals must make intentional choices about their career paths, prioritizing their interests and enjoyment, rather than succumbing to ego or external expectations. This journey involves learning to embrace a coaching and mentoring approach rather than directly solving problems for others.
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