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Being with people and coping with them in various situations is interesting. The rules that govern our social world are full of small rules. While we sometimes tend to believe that these rules are making things harder, they are established to help us out. If it was not for them,...

Students are not always acting maturely and wisely. A part of their growing up is to realize that anything worth in life comes after our dedication. If we are not interested in putting our efforts into that, we do not like it enough and should probably search for something we...

Most people have in mind the summer holidays as something ideal, a pause from all obligations accompanied by a sense of tranquility near the sea or on an isolated island. Indeed, summer and holidays, in general, are very important for resting, having fun, and recharging our batteries, as one could...

When used responsibly, technology can drive progress, positivity, and equity. But how many important technologies are waiting to be funded, developed, and used to bend the moral arc of the universe toward justice? VC firms have opportunities to alleviate economic inequalities that block progress by employing more equitable, later-stage founder...

A recent wave of research highlights women's strategic advantage in the tech industry through well-developed soft skills. While technical expertise remains fundamental, women’s strengths in areas like communication, emotional intelligence, and adaptability offer a complementary edge in traditionally male-dominated fields. Unlike their male counterparts, who often focus heavily on hard...

One of the most crucial things an entrepreneur needs to do to take care of their wealth is to find a top-rated tax advisor. With the right tax advisor, a business owner can save millions of dollars. Business owners work with professional tax advisors once or twice a year. But...

"Generative AI represents the future of innovation, where machines not only automate tasks, but also generate new ideas and solutions." - ChatGPT  Yes, ChatGPT gave me the above when I asked for a quote on Generative AI, and I believe it to be true.  ChatGPT, a natural language processing tool created...

Purpose can be all too easily forgotten when you are faced with competing priorities and the day-to-day hustle of business as a leader. Yet it shouldn’t be. Purpose is why we do what we do; the reason we get up every morning. It is also an enabler of strategy and...

When I set out to write Sticking to my Story: The Alchemy Of Storytelling For Startups, my goal was to help founders by giving them the surefire recipe for what “to do” in their pitch deck. But as I wrote and reviewed my endless notes from nearly 20 years of...

As a woman of color, I have been fortunate to have advocates in my network who have stepped up to help me drive my career path upward. Through building my network both internally and externally, I have met hundreds of Black and Brown women who are achieving incredible things in...