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"Look at what’s on the table, and look at all the possibilities, even if it means changing the way you THOUGHT things were going to go to an entirely new approach." Insightful interview featuring Alex Kutsishin . Check out the entire article here:

useful advice showing how to be an excellent listener: "Become a Level 2-3 Listener There is a concept I love that there are three levels of listening: "Me" Listening: You're having a conversation, but your internal voice is relating everything you hear to something in your own life. Your internal voice runs off on tangents, thinking about your own life while the other person is talking about theirs. You're waiting to speak, not listening to learn. This is the default mode of listening for everyone. "You" Listening: You're having a conversation, and you are deeply focused on what the other person is saying. You are present and intently focused. You're not waiting to speak, you're listening to learn. "Us" Listening: You're building a "map" of the other person, understanding how all the new information they are sharing fits into that broader map of their life and world. You're listening to understand, considering the layers beneath what the other person is saying. Most people default to Level 1 listening—but charismatic people have a practiced intention around Level 2 and Level 3 listening. If you want to build new, genuine relationships, you have to live in Level 2 and Level 3."

🌟 Interview Highlight: @Valentin Izquierdo of Hamelyn 🚀 In the recent interview with Valentin Izquierdo, co-founder of Hamelyn, we discovered some truly inspiring insights: ▪ Hamelyn's Ambition: Valentin detailed plans for expanding product lines and entering new markets, particularly focusing on Portugal, demonstrating their commitment to the circular economy. ▪Success Strategy: Emphasizing the importance of preparation, Valentin revealed that 80% of their expansion groundwork is complete, incorporating advanced technologies like AI for a transformative customer experience. ▪AI Integration: A key tool for Hamelyn, AI will revolutionize product recommendations and enhance the shopping journey. ▪Vision Beyond Growth: For Valentin, Hamelyn's growth is intertwined with creating a positive global impact, especially in the circular economy. ▪Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Valentin advises aspiring entrepreneurs to embrace long-term commitments and prepare for the challenges of startup life. ▪The Bigger Picture: He stresses the importance of resilience, adaptability, and leaving a positive legacy on society and the environment. Join us in exploring Hamelyn's journey and discussing the impact of entrepreneurship and innovation. https://lnkd.in/d4jEn5gS #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CircularEconomy #Hamelyn #AI #BusinessStrategy #GlobalImpact

Just finished reading https://lnkd.in/emBynACw Authors Elizabeth Joy Zalman and Jerry Neumann provide one of the most honest insights into this fraught but vital relationship. I wish I had read it 3 companies ago!

✨ This is one of those inspirational reels you have to watch! Sometimes we do seemingly insignificant things in our startups but we forget about the ripple effect of our actions. And you never know when someone that can change your world will see you or your startup in one of these random situations. ❓ My point? Whatever you do, make sure you stay in people’s minds. 👉 Whether it is with clever marketing strategies (do even have to explain Nando’s here!?), 👉 visibility (who else is bombarded with Wix adverts on YouTube?), 👉 or doing something different (think Increda-peg). Maintain a presence and people will remember you when they need you. Or perhaps to connect you to those who can make you soar. PS. Where have you experienced unexpected opportunities from seemingly insignificant efforts? #startups #startuplessons https://lnkd.in/dg6c6tPt

Some keynotes to choose the right co-founders! Providing dealing with people is not an exact science, some basic notions are needed to keep in mind: how do they tackle the related cost? How do they consider how to work? Is it equity the only focus? Some of those questions are mentioned in the article.

Why do I love problems 😲 ? Curious to know more, check out my very first article on Medium!

The founder's journey 2: (Article available) An exhilarating, but challenging journey. Knowing when to seek support can be the difference between scaling your venture to new heights and succumbing to overwhelm. Research highlights key turning points where founders need a strong support system.

From time to time, I share my thoughts on Medium on investing, business, startup launches, and scaling. I delve into current trends and cases. So, if you're interested, feel free to check it out through the link. https://lnkd.in/dNqRz_-d I would also appreciate it if you could share interesting blogs on business and investments that you read in the comments.

An interesting and informative article.