Kelli Richards
Ellevate Network
Cupertino, CA, United States
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Past articles by Kelli:
Why It’s Time to Buck the 24/7 Work Trend
Evidence shows that constant work is a detriment not only to the employee, but also to the company. → Read More
Lessons I Learned From Being A Woman In Tech In The Heart Of Silicon Valley
By: Kelli Richards (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) While women held 57% of all professional positions in the U.S. in 2014, they filled only 26 percent of tech jobs. Nonetheless, being a woman has never held me back — and it doesn’t have to hamper your career, either. I come from not one but two male-dominated [...] → Read More
4 Basic Skills Entrepreneurs Still Can't Seem to Master
Do you have the skills to back up your entrepreneurial mindset? → Read More
My Favorite Book of 2015 for Entrepreneurs
The book not only offers an important toolkit of entrepreneurial best practices, but it also conveys the importance of a mindset shift that can transform individuals and businesses alike. → Read More
From Seinfeld to Bieber: How to Engage the Right Celebrity for Your Business
How to get in on the star-up game. → Read More
How to Pay Attention to the Whispers When Vetting a Connection
Going with your gut may be common, but it isn't the only way to decide who might not be a good connection to work with. → Read More
3 Signs It's Time for a (Professional) Breakup
Ending a professional relationship is sometimes necessary, and it can lead to better opportunities. → Read More
Influencers on a Plane: 3 Ways to Strike Up Great Conversations
With the right mindset, you can improve your business just by striking up a conversation on the road. → Read More
Influencers on a Plane: 3 Ways to Strike Up Great Conversations
With the right mindset, you can improve your business just by striking up a conversation on the road. → Read More
Why It Pays to Identify and Approach Mentors in the Professional 'Cafeteria'
Advice from an Entrepreneur contributor who wasn't afraid to walk right up to John Sculley -- yes, Apple's John Sculley -- and start a friendly chat. → Read More
3 Reasons You Need a Mentor, Even If You Don't Think You Do
If you want to experience success in any capacity, you owe it to yourself to find great mentors. → Read More
How Amazon Shows the Need for a Tech Industry Workforce Revolution
Business is not about being cutthroat anymore; it's time for the tech industry to re-evaluate the perks being offered to workers. → Read More
4 Characteristics of Trailblazing Entrepreneurs
Trailblazers don't just see a need in the market -- they create new markets, and they forge their own paths to get where their outsized visions tell them they need to go. → Read More
Steve Jobs Grew From His Failures
Any weakness -- if you look at it the right way -- is a lesson. → Read More
The Art of Taking Vacation for Entrepreneurs
Although circumstances will understandably make it challenging to get away sometimes, the point is not just to get away physically, but to also distance yourself mentally. → Read More
4 Mistakes You're Making With Key Influencers (and How to Fix Them)
With key influencers on board from the get-go, a startup can hit the ground running. → Read More
Why Advisers Are Worth Your Equity (and How to Find a Good One)
Think of these advisers as business sherpas: people more experienced than you who help you navigate and climb the startup mountain. → Read More
4 Expensive Mistakes Your Startup Could Make
In business and in life, there are certain dos and don'ts that can decide the fate of your business and your career. → Read More
Will Tidal Make Waves In The Music Industry Or Get Washed Out?
In late March, when a group of A-list musicians gathered in Manhattan to show support for Jay Z’s new music streaming service, Tidal, expectations were.. → Read More
5 Secrets on Getting the Most Out of Partnerships
Forming strategic partnerships not only creates a powerful reciprocal network, but also propels you toward your goals, exposes you to new insights and optimizes the time and energy you invest in relationships. → Read More