Pregame has been working with nonprofits and government agencies to make their equity vision into reality to empower long-term planning. The work of creating an even playing field for everyone in business is a cause we care about at Pregame, so we put together a free webinar for our nonprofit, government, and business colleagues looking […]
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Pitch emails aren’t just for publicists. Sales, business development, job searches… even most emails you send to your boss or team are appeals designed to pitch your point of view and position yourself as a valuable team member. It should go without saying that your emails should always be professional, without spelling errors or missing attachments, match
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This year, I had the honor of returning as emcee of PitchBlack, the pitch event for Black founders. Like a live Shark Tank, PitchBlack awards funding to people with business ideas. But unlike Shark Tank, these awards are grants, not investment. That means that these founders keep ownership of their businesses and their ideas. And
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The climate change crisis requires innovative, laser-focused programs to make a difference. That difference requires partnership between private and public entities. Enter the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF). Established by voters in 2018, PCEF is charged with funding clean energy projects that prioritize frontline populations, including low-income communities, people of color, and those
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“Hey guys!” Maryn says as she joins our group coaching session via Zoom. “This is my second of seven meetings today!” The troubling part is that she’s not troubled. At her organization, back to back meetings have become the norm, leaving her only an hour plus a few 10-minute slivers to get her actual work
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of being interviewed for a forthcoming article about entrepreneurs and burnout. The fact that founder and leader mental health is being written about at all is a huge win; it hasn’t been a public topic until recently. The journalist asked why I thought this topic was coming to light right now.
Did you miss one of your goals last season? There are several reasons you may not have reached a goal… or that you continue to miss a goal you set repeatedly. Goal failure is a symptom, not a cause. As your primary care strategist, I’m here to diagnose the real reason. You set the wrong
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