THE COLLABORATOR
We often think of talent in terms of jobs.
But there is another kind of talent.
People who have skills, experience and knowledge — and want to do something meaningful with what they know.
A developer who wants to build an interesting product outside their day job.
A designer who wants to work on a real idea.
A marketer who wants to help an early-stage founder find their first customers.
An experienced professional who wants to mentor someone starting out.
A trainer who wants to teach what they have learned.
A business professional who wants to contribute their expertise to something ambitious.
They aren't necessarily looking for a job.
They aren't necessarily looking for a co-founder.
They may simply be thinking:
"I have skills. I want to do something with them."
That's the mindset of a Collaborator.
And the ideal condition for a Collaborator isn't complicated:
Skill + willingness + curiosity + desire for opportunity.
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