Opinion

July 21, 2021

Why we pay for employee mentors

Founders should make sure every single one of their employees has a mentor — even if it means paying.


Ivan Maryasin

4 min read

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One factor is more important than any other in the success or failure of an early-stage startup: the skills of the team. But it’s impossible to expect your employees will join with all the skills they will need along their journey. 

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