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Career Advice

College Athletes: Trained for the Game, Built for Business

When I think of my favorite colleagues throughout my career, it stands out that they are disproportionately former college athletes. I have seen the advantages of athletics really translate into the professional business setting – grit, teamwork, time management, and more. It is also no secret that super competitive roles (e.g. investment banking or consulting) […]

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Marketing Startups

Pitching Is a Journey: Take Them Somewhere Wonderful

So far, we have discussed how to map your ecosystem’s network to identify and research key stakeholders, and how senior allies can help your ideas reach the right ears. The next step is ensuring you arrive at each meeting well prepared, so you don’t squander the unique opportunities ahead. It is not just about having […]

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Economics

Healthcare Costs: Transparency, Overhead and Who Really Pays

In the U.S., going to the hospital can feel like walking into a luxury store where no prices are listed — and only later do you receive the bill, long after the service has been delivered and the choices have been made. That bill may bear little resemblance to what the service actually cost to […]