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It’s no news that networking has the power to propel a business and career. But sometimes, the process can be disjointed and, frankly, awkward.

Recognizing a need to facilitate this connection, Dave Wilkin created his enterprise platform, Ten Thousand Coffees, to facilitate cross-team collaboration and mentorship. His goal? To empower budding leaders to be more innovative and high-performing through diverse relationships. With clients like PepsiCo and RBC, Wilkin has shown that genuine collaboration can drive real results.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Q & A” i_type=”openiconic” i_icon_openiconic=”vc-oi vc-oi-comment” i_color=”black” color=”custom” border_width=”2″ add_icon=”true” accent_color=”#606060″][vc_column_text]How do you stay focused?
I stay active, eat well, and do work I care about.  

Why should people consider being mentors?
The best way to learn is to teach. If you’re not actively helping others, you’re not learning. There’s never been a time when more experienced professionals can learn as much from the “next generation” — this truly makes mentoring a two-way street. 

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Get obsessed with problems, not solutions.

What is the lesson that took you the longest to learn?
I think something that took me awhile to understand was to enjoy the tough and intense times. It’s important to remember the opportunities most people would kill for.  

What do you look for in a leader?
A great leader has humble expertise and is always willing to learn. 

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9AM-6PM: Working with the team — whether it’s with our sales and partnerships division in NYC or our product and engineering team in Toronto.

6PM: I’m always booked for something active — yoga, HIIT class, or something new. 

730PM: I’m often out for meetings or with clients over dinner. Exploring a new restaurant with great food is always a highlight of the day. [Otherwise], I’ll use the evening to catch up on a lot of the “thinking” work that a busy day doesn’t typically allow for. [/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”I’D RECOMMEND” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-check-square-o” i_color=”black” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1562084126209{background-color: #e7e3ea !important;}”]
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