Listen, don't just hear

best advice 2015 bill tai

Tai is a venture capitalist and a kite-surfing fanatic. (He combines the two whenever possible.) In addition to being a partner at Charles River Ventures, he cofounded nonprofit MaiTai Global, a professional networking group that merges work, play and philanthropy. He's an investor in Tweetdeck, About.me and Tango.me.

Best advice:
"Be true to your passions in your choice of work, and get great mentors who have already been through everything you will face. Make sure you are listening and not just hearing."

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First published January 8, 2016: 5:18 PM ET

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