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MAY 1, 2024

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 5, 2010

He said that when striving for innovation, leaders should think like venture capitalists. Consider what venture capitalists do. Kevin :) Dave: Great summary and key advice f Poul Andreassen: Good insight on things relatin Poul Andreassen: Good one on Childish behavior, Kevin Eikenberry: Hope you do enjoy!Kevin

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 4, 2010

If we are going to nurture leaders within organization we must supply them access to mentors, role models, challenges, feedback and the ability to learn from mistakes and successes.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Kevin :) Dave: Great summary and key advice f Poul Andreassen: Good insight on things relatin Poul Andreassen: Good one on Childish behavior, Kevin Eikenberry: Hope you do enjoy!Kevin Thanks for bringing this topic up, it’s important!

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Harvard Business Review

APRIL 25, 2011

So here's some advice on how to make the best of this role and do a better job of seeing the future. Technology and innovation ideas can also be found at niche forums focused on the future within industries and at venture capital conferences. As an alternative, CIOs can indulge in some low-risk reverse mentoring.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

. “Within weeks of retiring I had opportunities to join a major board, and exciting invitations from venture capitalists to play an active role in FinTech companies. In our research, we identified some advice to guide retired CEOs as they plan for “Act II”: Plan your off-ramp. Assume the role of mentor.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 2, 2015

She was disturbed by what she learned: It was easy enough for an aspiring entrepreneur to get a $100 microloan, but borrowing sizable amounts was impossible—as was obtaining any kind of venture capital—unless you were rich and from a prominent family. “Is there anything Unamano can do for me?”

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