Maynard WebbInfluencer

Founder, Webb Investment Network; Author ‘Dear Founder’; Board member Visa and Salesforce.

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We hired amazing experienced talent to help scale our company. How do I inspire and coach them when they are older and wiser?

We hired amazing experienced talent to help…

December 18, 2024

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Help! I'm seeing companies add provisions that dilute shareholders if they don't participate in future fundraising rounds. Is this a red flag?

Help! I'm seeing companies add provisions…

December 11, 2024

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A deal for our company to be acquired fell through. The board and I have different perspectives on what to do next. How do we choose a path forward?

A deal for our company to be acquired fell…

December 4, 2024

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There's a company that wants to buy us, but I might want to hand over the keys to someone else. Do I reach out to see if they are interested?

There's a company that wants to buy us, but…

November 20, 2024

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My boss always changes the times of our meetings--frequently causing me to scrap what I have planned. How do I stop the madness?

My boss always changes the times of our…

November 13, 2024

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The CEO of my company is asking me questions and fishing for info about my boss. Am I supposed to share what I see happening?

The CEO of my company is asking me questions…

November 6, 2024

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I know gaining access to the board will increase my chances of success. How do I get in front of them and what do I do to shine?

I know gaining access to the board will…

October 30, 2024

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I was interviewing for a top role and was surprised to discover they want me for another job--reporting to that role. What do I do?

I was interviewing for a top role and was…

October 23, 2024

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How do I get to the next level in my career before my window closes?

How do I get to the next level in my career…

October 15, 2024

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How do I set terms for a seed round?

How do I set terms for a seed round?

October 9, 2024

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How do I set a valuation for my company when so much is in play?

How do I set a valuation for my company when…

October 2, 2024

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A family member is giving me money to help my my startup get off the ground. How do I think about giving away equity and how do I manage costs?

A family member is giving me money to help…

September 25, 2024

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What do you when you're asked to give a job reference but your opinion about the candidate is mixed?

What do you when you're asked to give a job…

September 18, 2024

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I'm at a great company that's planning to go public. I've been offered a bigger job at a company that's also planning to go public. What should I do?

I'm at a great company that's planning to go…

September 11, 2024

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I was planning to move on from my job but they just started treating me really well. Should I stay or should I go?

I was planning to move on from my job but…

September 4, 2024

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My manager keeps canceling my 1:1s! What am I supposed to do?

My manager keeps canceling my 1:1s! What am…

August 28, 2024

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How can I improve the chemistry I have with people on my team?

How can I improve the chemistry I have with…

August 21, 2024

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We just hired an all-star exec. How do I get him up to speed and give him room to run on his own?

We just hired an all-star exec. How do I get…

August 14, 2024

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Our business is growing faster than ever but our people are having trouble keeping up with the new pace. How can we increase speed and stay on course?

Our business is growing faster than ever but…

August 7, 2024

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Is it a risk to leave a city that's at the epicenter of my industry? Would it make me a less competitive candidate if I wanted to come back?

Is it a risk to leave a city that's at the…

July 31, 2024

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