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Anyone perusing Linkedin or other types of job boards these days has undoubtedly seen lots of listings for “fractional” executive roles. Fractional is more than just a fancy way of saying “part-time,” it requires a specific mindset and set of…

Mike Linton knew he needed to make a change. After a storied career in the C-Suites of companies such as Best Buy, eBay and Ancenstry, Linton knew he wanted to take his life in a completely different direction. So he…

Approaching business and life with a venture mindset isn’t about seeing dollar signs or cataloging your life into a series of pitch decks. Having a venture mindset is about seeing…

Whether you work at a startup, are thinking of launching your own, or just want to get a better understanding of what’s happening in business right now, this is the panel discussion for you! On the panel are three OpenWater…

Everyone’s got a story — especially you! The tricky part is writing about it. Telling your own story might just be the hardest story to tell, but this webinar from author and Columbia adjunct professor, James G. Robinson will help.…

Sabbaticals are the dream perk. Keeping your job while taking some time (possibly even months) off to reset, recharge and reinvigorate. But how do you get one? How can you convince your company that they aren’t just a good, but a great idea? And once you’re on a sabbatical, how do you make the most of it?…

OpenWater was founded on the idea that the wisdom of seasoned professionals has value. When the deeply experienced and the newcomers work together, magic happens. There is perhaps no better illustration of how different generations can learn from and collaborate…

Taking care of our aging parents isn’t a fun topic, but it sure is a necessary one. It’s so important that your parents have all their estate planning an paperwork all buttoned up now — rather than scrambling to try and get…