Give First: The Power of Mentorship - Couverture souple

Feld, Brad

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1646871324 ISBN 13 : 9781646871322

Editeur : Ideapress Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

What if the real key to building a lasting startup community isn’t capital or connections—but mentorship without strings attached? Renowned entrepreneur and investor Brad Feld shares his decades of experience and expertise in developing and refining the art of mentorship through the philosophy of Give First.

The Give First philosophy encourages individuals to give their time, resources, and expertise to others without expectation of immediate return. It goes beyond the "Pay it Forward" mentality, showing you how to adopt a continuous, optimistic, and empathetic mindset in your professional life. It reinforces positive feedback loops that impact not only individuals but also entire communities. In this book you'll discover how Give First can help you create a vibrant startup community by breaking free from a transactional mindset and becoming an extraordinary mentor.

Whether you are just starting your professional journey or well into it, Give First is a must-read for anyone looking to develop their mentorship skills and build meaningful connections. With practical tips, real-life examples, and insightful reflections, this book will guide you through the journey of becoming an extraordinary mentor who can inspire, challenge, and empower. Get ready to transform yourself and those around you.

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A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

BRAD FELD has been an early stage investor and entrepreneur since 1987. Prior to co-founding Foundry Group, he co-founded Mobius Venture Capital and, prior to that, founded Intensity Ventures. Brad is also a co-founder of Techstars.

Brad is a writer and speaker on the topics of venture capital investing and entrepreneurship. He's written a number of books as part of the Startup Revolution series and writes the blogs Feld Thoughts and Venture Deals.

Brad holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Management Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Brad is also an art collector and long-distance runner. He has completed 25 marathons as part of his mission to finish a marathon in each of the 50 states.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Ideapress Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1646871324
• ISBN 13: 9781646871322
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 154
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Simon and Schuster Netherlands BV; info@simonandschuster.nl; ; Herculesplein 96; Utrecht; 3584 AA; Pays-Bas