Retained Learnings

Retained Learnings

RL92: Setting a Deliberate Pace

Know when to sprint and when to coast

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Brendan Aronson
Feb 13, 2024
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Last week, we hosted The Military Veteran Startup Conference in San Francisco.

We welcomed 450+ military veteran entrepreneurs, VCs, and early-stage operators from across the country.

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I learned a TON from our guest speakers, including the topic I’ll write about today - pacing.

The weeks leading up to an event are a blur of activity - logistics, preparing the speakers, selling sponsorships, and marketing the event.

The event is a whirlwind - we’re ensuring the trains run on time and that the appropriate people are in their assigned places with everything they need to succeed.

It’s a sprint!

Today’s post is about pacing - knowing the importance of when to sprint and when to slow down.

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