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Aug 11, 2025
The Two Truths Every Bold (and Slightly Panicked) Leader Lives By

Don’t trust the person who claims to have all the answers. Trust the one who admits where they’ve blown it — and tells you what they’d do differently next time.


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Aug 04, 2025
My Network’s a Garden: It Needs Seeds, Water and Sun

Startup communities, just like gardens, aren’t built in a day. They need regular tending. Regular tending creates the opportunity for the sun to shine and do its job.


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Jul 28, 2025
To Be Your Best Community Leader, Walk the City First

To really understand your startup community, you must talk to the founders. Not just once. But weekly. Consistently. With curiosity and humility.


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Jul 22, 2025
The Art of Fulfillment: Turning Sponsors into Raving Fans (and Renewals!)

You've landed the sponsors, hosted an incredible event, and watched your startup community flourish. Now for the most crucial part: sponsorship fulfillment.


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Jul 21, 2025
How to Build a Mentor Network Without Killing the Magic

Great mentors don’t grow on trees. But if we want our startup communities to thrive, we need more of them. A lot more.


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