People or Money?
If you had the chance to work with amazing people but it was badly paid.
Or be well paid but were surrounded by people that bought you down.
What choice would you make?
We all have a choice. Today.
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Veblen Directors in the Spotlight
Meet Kristy Castleton
Kristy Castleton is founder and CEO of the multi-award winning brand experience agency Rebel and Soul. The agency works with Publicly Listed Companies including Mastercard, HSBC and Diageo to apply their proprietary neuroscience methodology INVOLVE?, to transform their brands. Her pioneering work at the intersection of science and marketing has won Kristy multiple accolades from Entrepreneur of the Year and Innovator of the Year to a Woman Leading Change and she identifies as gay.
Follow her here: https://www.dhirubhai.net/in/kristycastleton/
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Types of Investors
Join us for an insightful video featuring James Church and Callum Laing, as they break down early-stage funding and investor types!
In the world of early-stage funding, there are three primary investor categories. First, the high net worth individuals, who are like loaded versions of retail investors. They invest based on vision, believing in the concept and the founder's ability to make it work.
Secondly, the more sophisticated angel investors, who've evolved in recent years. They operate like VC funds, strategically assessing opportunities, leveraging sector expertise, and building diverse portfolios for maximum returns.
Tune in to learn more about these investor types and how to navigate early-stage funding effectively!
Veblen?Resources
Candor in Entrepreneurship
True accountability thrives on honesty, not hollow praise. While compliments are comforting, growth stems from constructive feedback—even when it's tough to hear. This LinkedIn post explores how embracing candid conversations within your accountability group can foster trust, drive improvement, and transform rejection into growth. How do you ensure your feedback culture promotes real progress?
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Join The Club: How To Land Your First Board Role
Many senior leaders will potentially be interested in holding non-executive director roles on the boards of companies and other organizations. Yet, the board can often seem an exclusive club that is impossible to break into, no matter how skilled and experienced you may be. So, what’s the secret to getting your first board seat and making a success of it?
The Ultimate Board Seat Quiz
Take Our Quick Quiz and Claim Your Roadmap to a?Coveted Board Seat
Are you ready to step up to the big leagues? Take our 5-minute quiz and find out! Click here to discover if you're destined for a seat at the prestigious Board of Directors.
Are you driven by ambition in your career? Do you dream of the prestige and financial rewards that come with joining a Board? But perhaps you're worried about lacking the experience, the right look, or the perfect background?
This free quiz is tailor-made for you!