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I have personal experience with four start-ups. I've operated my own consulting and training business since 2002, working with over 80 different organizations in a variety of industries. I've also been personally involved with my wife's successful retail business, as well as a career coaching start-up and a leadership development consultancy. I'm very comfortable in a mentoring role and believe that my small business experience is very relevant to early stage companies, especially with respect to the people side of business.