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Strategic Team Building: The Unseen Key to Startup Survival


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Specialty Programs • Technology

Research indicates that inadequate team dynamics are a critical factor in the failure of up to 65% of high-potential startups. In the technology sector, while product development and capital raising often take precedence, the importance of strategic team formation is frequently overlooked. Many startups rely on chance or immediate availability when assembling their initial teams, a practice that significantly jeopardizes their success potential. Join us to gain insights into creating a structured team rubric, simplifying the process of identifying and selecting key team members. The session will also cover best practices for team formation, aimed at fostering the long-term success of your venture.

Presenter

Liam McMahon is a Technology Specialist for the NYSBDC and Certified Business Advisor at the Binghamton SBDC. Liam joined the SBDC April in of 2018. He has experience working and owning a business in the construction and real estate development fields for a combined 14 years. He has also spent time in academics, where he developed skills in grant writing. Liam frequents technology-related events and seminars and is involved in outreach to tech company startups and existing businesses. Liam’s expertise includes SBIR/STTR assistance, team formation, lean startup, business model testing, government procurement, construction and real estate development, and project management. He is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Training collaboration does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement by the NYSBDC and SBA of the presenter(s), their organization(s), and/or their products and services.

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