Networking: It's Too Late to Get to Know a Fortune 500 CEO

By Ben Casnocha on Oct. 01, 2008 Comments?

It's too late to buy Google stock. You're not going to make much money buying it at its current high price.

I think the same attitude should apply when trying to meet new people.

Organizing the Rhetoric Around Why to Go to College

By Ben Casnocha on Sep. 08, 2008 Comments?

It is common wisdom that going to college and obtaining a degree is the smart path for any ambitious person. Since it's common wisdom, most people have never been forced to articulate the specific reasons why one should go to college. Read...

Should an Aspiring Entrepreneur Work for a Big Company After College, or Join a Start-Up?

By Ben Casnocha on Jul. 19, 2008 Comments?

If you're a recent college graduate who's entrepreneurially inclined, there seem to be two paths: work for a big company, or a start-up. How do you choose?

Six Habits of Highly Effective Mentees

By Ben Casnocha on Jun. 02, 2008 Comments?

There's no shortage of people hailing the benefits of mentors.  Few talk about what to do once you've made contact with someone who wants to help you.  What do you say?  How do you act? Read...

Should You Take Notes In a One-on-One Meeting?

By Ben Casnocha on May. 05, 2008 Comments?

Recently I met with some young, green entrepreneurs to discuss their business idea. I gave them a bunch of feedback at the end of the meeting. They nodded hungrily and said they appreciated it.

One problem. Neither took a single note during the meeting.