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Elevating Startup Board Governance: Crafting a Comprehensive Board Calendar

In the dynamic world of startups, effective board governance is often a key differentiator between success and failure. With over three…

May 30

Elevating Startup Board Governance: Crafting a Comprehensive Board Calendar

May 30

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Hey Goobers, Listen up

In College, the Danger isn’t from a Stranger

Most students will likely face their first encounters with mentally ill peers (via eating and personality disorders) and alcoholics.

Jul 29, 2020

In College, the Danger isn’t from a Stranger

Jul 29, 2020

Don Rainey
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Hey Goobers, Listen up

Find the best fit, ask these questions to make the right college choice

Go beyond the marketing to find the best environment for success.

Jul 20, 2020

Find the best fit, ask these questions to make the right college choice

Jul 20, 2020

Don Rainey
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Landing on your feet

Here are Million Dollar Questions for your Investors

There are critical questions that few entrepreneurs ask their investors. These questions can be worth millions of dollars to you.

Jul 16, 2020

Here are Million Dollar Questions for your Investors

Jul 16, 2020

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Landing on your feet

Defend yourself, your company and your money in a lawsuit

Being sued is a rite of passage for many startup CEOs. For most, it is their first time as a defendant in a legal case. Newer CEOs…

Jul 15, 2020

Defend yourself, your company and your money in a lawsuit

Jul 15, 2020

Don Rainey
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Landing on your feet

How to Lead with your Head, not your Heart

Frustration and discouragement are contagious — In tough times, think first and feel second

Jun 29, 2020

How to Lead with your Head, not your Heart

Jun 29, 2020

Don Rainey
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Hey Goobers, Listen up

Stand out. Ask these 3 Questions to get the Offer

The right questions are better than the right answers in a job interview.

Jun 26, 2020

Stand out. Ask these 3 Questions to get the Offer

Jun 26, 2020

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Landing on your feet

The Cheap and Cheerful way to find a Great Sales Leader

As Katherine Hepburn said of firewood, “You can steal it or cut it, never buy it.”

Jun 25, 2020

The Cheap and Cheerful way to find a Great Sales Leader

Jun 25, 2020

Don Rainey
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Landing on your feet

In a crisis, never bet the ranch

External events can threaten to overcome your business, don’t let them.

Jun 15, 2020

Johnson Space Center Mission Control

Jun 15, 2020

Don Rainey
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Landing on your feet

The Beautiful Lies and Calls for Help of Software Developers

If you’re managing software developers for the first time, listen for both.

Jun 12, 2020

The Beautiful Lies and Calls for Help of Software Developers

Jun 12, 2020

Don Rainey

Don Rainey

Veteran venture capitalist and father of six. Love life and the startup experience. I write to pass along what I’ve learned.

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