How AI is Transforming Productivity for Business Leaders

 January 15, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
In the past couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has proven to be an amplifier for productivity. From automating mundane tasks to delivering data-driven insights, AI is reshaping the way entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and private equity...
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Running Reflections: Why do I run?

 January 08, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
In October of 2023, I ran my last half marathon, a celebration of turning 50. This week, On a regular old Sunday Run Day, I clocked a 2.5 km run, 2 km walk, and a 2.5 km run - a total of 7 km. No half marathons here! Keep moving, right? Why do I run?...
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15 Pieces of Fun, Frank Advice to Start 2025 Strong

 January 01, 2025 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Looking to fuel your success this year? Here’s candid advice from 2024’s Brightest Entrepreneurs. Now is the perfect time to reflect, refocus, and set the tone for a successful new year. Throughout 2024, some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs and business...
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Preparing your Service Business for a Cash-Rich Exit: Lessons from M&A Experts

 December 18, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
For many entrepreneurs, the thought of selling a business represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and resilience. However, for owners of traditional bricks and mortar and service-based businesses, the path to a successful sale often...
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Running Reflections: Warning: Running encourages deep thoughts

 December 11, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
deep thoughts… In a world where polarizing beliefs are everywhere, tugging us toward one extreme or another… I was drawn to the following lyrics that queued up while out for my weekend run. “Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road Time grabs you...
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The Role of Private Equity in Tech M&A - What Founders Need to Know

 December 04, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Private equity (PE) firms are key players in the world of technology mergers and acquisitions (M&A). These firms, known for their strategic investments and long-term growth initiatives, are increasingly looking to the tech sector as a key area of focus...
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Running Reflections: Ode to the Common Cold

 November 27, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Ode to the Common Cold You knock on the door as an itchy nose Then Waltz right in with a sneeze. Oh, what nerve you have to disturb, To disrupt my rhythm, my ease. What to do now? Sit back. Sip tea. Sleep. The sooner I accept, the sooner I heal, And you...
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Crafting your Post-Exit Identity (the importance of starting early)

 November 20, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
For many entrepreneurs, the idea of exiting a business is both exciting and daunting. It represents the culmination of years of hard work and dedication, but it also brings a new challenge: redefining who you are without the business you’ve built. This...
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Sarcastic Humour vs Passive Aggression

 November 13, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
Time has changed. Fall back! The days grow shorter, and the sun, well, it plays a little harder to get. I was out for a Sunday walk, reflecting… The #RunningReflections may start on the road, but these are the thoughts that run through my mind constantly...
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Why Entrepreneurs are Lonely and How to Address It

 November 06, 2024 |Colleen O’ Connell-Campbell
One entrepreneurship challenge that rarely comes up is: loneliness. As leaders, entrepreneurs often find themselves navigating complex decisions alone, feeling isolated from employees, customers, and even peers. This silent struggle is one of the more...
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