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In a world that feels increasingly divided, the role of the entrepreneur extends far beyond profits and products. As creators, innovators and visionaries, entrepreneurs have the unique ability to bridge gaps, foster connection and contribute to something much larger: global peace. On today’s World Peace Day, we’re reminded that peace […]
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“If you’re risk-averse, then nothing particularly wonderful happens,” says Mary van de Wiel — though most people simply call her Van. And she would know. Van’s life has been one bold leap after another, shaped by an ever-shifting landscape of cultures and countries. Born in Venezuela to a Dutch father
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What if being lucky isn’t about random chance but instead about how you choose to move through the world? Some people seem to have a knack for being in the right place at the right time, bumping into old friends, or discovering unexpected opportunities. It turns out, being lucky often
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A few weeks ago, I included the article “Legacy of a Bayesian Thinker” in The Mavericks Game. In the article I excerpted an explanation of Bayes Theorem, from Better Explained. Big thanks to my super smart and eagle-eyed friend Azin who noticed that my copy-paste skills could be improved! This assumption that
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As Silicon Valley buzzed this week with discussions about founder mode versus manager mode, female founders came forward to share their stories of being sidelined for adopting founder mode. Traits that are celebrated in male leaders — decisiveness, authority, boldness — are often viewed as toxic or difficult in women.
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Ditch the bad startup advice — Founder Mode is the cheat code for thriving in a perpetually changing world.This week, Silicon Valley has been abuzz with a conversation that’s challenging assumptions about how startups should be run. It all started when Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, shared a candid take on what
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