is the legendary co-founder of one of the most well-known talent agencies, (CAA). Ovitz's success is a testament to his ability to upend the traditional talent agency model in the 1980s that fixated on representation. How did he accomplish this remarkable feat? Unlike heads of other agencies--most notably, then-incumbent William Morris--Ovitz built a team of resources for CAA's clients that were far more valuable than traditional talent agency offerings. CAA's unparalleled value proposition catapulted it to new heights in terms of attracting top talent. In 2009, two Silicon...… is the legendary co-founder of one of the most well-known talent agencies, (CAA). Ovitz's success is a testament to his ability to upend the traditional talent agency model in the 1980s that fixated on representation. How did he accomplish this remarkable feat? Unlike heads of other agencies--most notably, then-incumbent William Morris--Ovitz built a team of resources for CAA's clients that were far more valuable than traditional talent agency offerings. CAA's unparalleled value proposition catapulted it to new heights in terms of attracting top talent. In 2009, two Silicon...WW…

Why is it that bookstores seem to have endless rows replete with self-help books, yet no section on helping others?  introduces this question in the foreword of one of my favorite new business books, . It details the story of Bill Campbell, a Silicon Valley unicorn magnate. Campbell coached the who's who of technology's most significant giants. The authors, including former Google CEO  and SVP of product Jonathan Rosenberg, credit Campbell with being one of the most integral factors to Google's success. As if that were not...…Why is it that bookstores seem to have endless rows replete with self-help books, yet no section on helping others?  introduces this question in the foreword of one of my favorite new business books, . It details the story of Bill Campbell, a Silicon Valley unicorn magnate. Campbell coached the who's who of technology's most significant giants. The authors, including former Google CEO  and SVP of product Jonathan Rosenberg, credit Campbell with being one of the most integral factors to Google's success. As if that were not...WW…

Advisers can be incredibly impactful for early-stage companies that may , network, or tactical expertise. They can also be fundamentally worthless to a startup and cause unnecessary friction if they bring uninformed opinions to the table. After years of working with  and advising a number of startups myself, I have found that the process in matching with the right adviser matters immensely. You need to be clear on and make sure that they continue to deliver value for your team.  That said, here are four tips to ensure your advisers are...…Advisers can be incredibly impactful for early-stage companies that may , network, or tactical expertise. They can also be fundamentally worthless to a startup and cause unnecessary friction if they bring uninformed opinions to the table. After years of working with  and advising a number of startups myself, I have found that the process in matching with the right adviser matters immensely. You need to be clear on and make sure that they continue to deliver value for your team.  That said, here are four tips to ensure your advisers are...WW…