Alexander’s Endorsements
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“Good short course for the very basic principles of business development.”
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“Great overview of the basics in Business Development and how to organize a plan going forward. It can often be hard to get it down in writing or even to have an idea in mind of how to go forward. ”
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“This class was perfect for where I am currently at in business development. While it was brief it provided me with essential information to help me move forward.”
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“Alex definitely supplied me with the tools I need to get my business development jump started. Business Development is clearly a nuanced and broad role and it's exciting to embark on this new horizon.”
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“Awesome. Alex has full command of his subject on biz dev & partnerships and it comes through his teaching. ”
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“Great information and questions were answered quickly so instruction was individualized.”
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“I thought this class and its material was incredibly useful and informative. Alexander has a great sense of editing and made the lectures digestable and actionable. I would love to take more classes from him that delve deeper into business development. ”
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“Solid and detailed real-world techniques for technology business development. ”
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“Really enjoyed Alex's Intro I - Business Development & Partnerships for Startups. Alex has a relaxed teaching style, goes through lots practical/real world scenarios, and afterwards via email he provides everyone in the class with a great 'take-away pack' for students to use in their day to day biz dev career. ”
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“The class really is what it said it would be and the information and examples were very practical with a free-flowing sense of discussion-style questions throughout the class. Great, real-life examples and very practical ways of going about establishing prospective partnerships and initiating new partnerships. ”
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“Alex shares how he works and gives you his BD tool kit. Great class with actionable take-aways. Recommend! ”
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“Alex made the class feel very casual and comfortable. This class is great for Biz Dev novices who are looking to gain an overview of all aspects of business development for startups. Would definitely recommend Alex - I will certainly be taking more of his classes!”
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“Alex was very organized and thorough. I was able to use what I learned immediately.”
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“Great practical teacher.... Engaging and open to fruitful discussion”
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“Alex is a great teacher and clearly is an expert on all things BizDev related. His dedication to teaching was evident as he had just pulled an all-nighter launching a new product for Dwolla.”
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“Excellent class that gives you a great overview of business development. He touches on best practices and provides real life examples of what works and what doesn't. Whether you've done BD before or not, I recommend taking Alex's series.”
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“Alex does a great job organizing the business development process and he offers great tips for making otherwise difficult tasks, such as blind reach outs, easy and more likely to succeed. You should take this class and Intro to Biz Dev II as well - they're well worth two evenings! ”
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“great practical course about business partnership. Provided useful tools and info about NY startup”
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“Biz Dev class was interesting. Alex gave many practical advices on networking and partnerships.”
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“Smart guy with good BD experience - allowing him to answer lots of different questions!”
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“Alex is a great teacher with a lot of experience. The materials he prepared were excellent and the advice was practical and directly useful to everyday practice.”
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“Fun class, with lots of practical advice, and Alex keeps it moving briskly!”
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“Alex does a great job breaking down exactly what business development is all about. The examples he gives from his past work experience are very practical and help put the BD role into perspective. The decks and working documents are useful takeaways from the classes. ”
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“Excellent take-a-ways will really come in handy. ”
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“Great class, straight to the point and really informative.”
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“Great teacher and resource to the community. Class was informative and thoughtfully laid out. Well worth the money.”
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“Fantastic teacher that really knows his stuff. Alex gave practical advice that could be implemented immediately. Looking forward to his next class.”
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“Alex is as conversational and friendly in his approach as he is informative. It's clear from the start that his information has been gathered from experience, as well as from other trusted and successful sources in his network. I highly recommend.”
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“I really enjoyed Alex's class and would highly recommend it to anyone working in bizdev or thinking about doing so. Not only was the content helpful, but Alex also brought great real-life examples to discuss and even some example documents to take away from the class to use in the future. Very valuable, I will be attending his future classes as well!”
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“Alex offered a lot of practical advice gather from a lot of actual experience. Easy to understand and very usable.”
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“Great Class if you're interested in Startups! Alex is very passionate about BD and is a great resource! Very accessible to answer any questions you might have. Looking forward to Part 2.”
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“Alex's class was awesome. He clearly has a ton of experience, and he's also a really nice guy. ”
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“Great class. Good overview, a little bit too focused on eCommerce biz dev, but still very insightful”
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“Alexander's casual approach to BD is a breath of fresh air. This intro class is perfect for young professionals who have just joined Start-ups at a junior or intern level. It's important to note that Alex focuses mostly on tech companies for his case studies and that if you already have some knowledge of BD best practices, his more advanced class would be better suited to you.”
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“Great class--thoughtful with a nice pace and practical advice for Business Development!”
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“Alex is a great guy and answers any questions. He is very helpful and interested in sharing practical knowledge.”
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“What I like about these classes is how real they are - I found the examples of reach out emails very helpful, even though I like to think I'm pretty good at saying the right thing, etc. It was great to see real examples of the ways you approach people and to be reminded to keep these emails really short. Even though you were very tired, you delivered! Again, what is valuable about your classes is the extent to which they are lifted from your actual experience.”
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“Great class. If Intro I left me thinking "well, I SHOULD be doing so much more", then Practical left me thinking "Ok, now I know exactly what I'm going to do". Perfect supplement to Intro 1!”
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“The series is a fantastic crash course in BD. Gives you everything you need!”
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“This is business development and partnerships in use. With real use cases, personal experiences, and open discussion, the class brings the attendees into a bus div state of mind and leaves you walking out with not only the added experience through one degree of separation but also some great physical resources to utilize in practice. ”
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“Alexander shares lessons learned from his experience in business development in this class, full of practical bread-and-butter advice for actually getting out there and getting deals done. He teaches knowledge you can apply immediately. Extremely helpful class. I think it's essential for anyone in a startup. If you're not in BD, it's a great class to get a handle on how deals get done. If you are, well, you should take this class to learn from Alex's years of experience, since there's bound to be new ideas that you can apply.”
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“This was my first Skillshare class, and I was thoroughly impressed. Alex offered a practical, actionable overview on business development - a true "insider's" perspective in a relaxed environment. Appreciated his candid advice. ”
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“Alex's Intro II BD class was extremely useful. A mix of concrete, practical BD tactics and a helpful overview of the BD function from someone firmly in the know. Really solid course. Also, Alex's teaching style made it fun, which never hurts.”
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“Great class to get the basics of what BD is about. Also, some good frameworks to help you figure out how to approach BD discussions.”
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“Great way to get a feeling for what's involved in the process of closing BD deals. Alex is super straight forward and not afraid to answer some of the tough questions.”
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“Alex's class was extremely practical in addressing the issues that face someone working in BD for a startup product. Things like 'how long to wait if someone doesn't respond to an email' almost seem too non-academic to address but he leads an insightful discussion on this. If you're thinking about BD, or just taking a brand new product to market, take this class.”
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“His class was useful in a general sense if you want to understand the process of creating partnerships.”
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“Alex does a great job of delivering useful information in an engaging way. I left with a clearer understanding of what business development is and what steps are necessary to secure partnerships. Looking forward to part II of the class!”
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“Great practical skills, well delivered- I strongly recommend this class”
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“Very thorough introduction to BD; highly recommended. Alex also does a great job of bringing current and relevant examples into the discussion.”
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“Great class. I enjoyed the practical examples and phrasing. Alex was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I really appreciated that he took the time to speak with people after the class.”
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“Alex demonstrated that the best and most productive business development relationships tend to evolve 'naturally' (i.e., from open discussions and not hard-core pitching) but creating conditions for that evolution takes hard work and planning. Beyond identifying that challenge, he provided concrete suggestions and frameworks for how to create those conditions both on a personal and a company level.”
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“A must session for anyone interested in BD. ”
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“Enjoyed this class--would definitely consider taking another in the future. I liked how frank he was about how sometimes he deviates from his standard advice when the situation warrants it. It was really genuine and made me feel like he really was giving us his best tips/advice!”
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“I learned what all those business development people were doing at the various book events like book2camp , Publishing, Art, and Technology were doing. It was informative and useful. ”
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“alex is an entertaining speaker and has a lot of helpful practical knowledge to share”
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“Alex definitely knows his stuff! He's a BD veteran with the experience and know-how to prove it. Definitely recommend!”
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“Another great class. Thanks, Alex!”
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“This is the second class I've taken with Alex. He continues to back up the skills and methods he teaches with real world examples. I'd highly recommend this class.”
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“My second class with Alex, but not my last - he offers extremely practical advice and tips based on his considerable experience. Recommended.”
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“Alex's class was both deeply informing and engaging. He knows his shit and isn't afraid to share his tricks. This is a great way to dive deeper into Biz Dev, whether or not it's your full-time gig.”
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“Excellent course that gives you a great overview of business development. Also great for advice on best practices using real examples. Whether you've done BD before or not, I recommend taking Alex's series. ”
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“Alexander is clear and explains everything with real world examples. His classes are really engaging and I personally find them very useful”
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“Alex's Intro II Business Development class was highly informative, practical, and engaging. He took questions along the way and maintained a great pace for the presentation. Afterwards he made himself available for additional dialogue and is clearly an expert in his area. I recommend the class and Alex as a teacher without reservation.”
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“Excellent class, well thought-out, engaging and consistently useful. Absolutely worth attending for anyone getting to grips with BD.”
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“Alex was a great teacher and his intro to Biz Dev & Partnerships class was very informative. I highly recommend Alex and this series of courses.”
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“Alex is a great teacher/mentor. His practical approach is what makes the difference.”
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“Alex IS Business, he is a bona-fide hustler. business doesn't happen unless Alex walks into the room. He also run's the NYC's BD meetup. He knows a lot and is always ready to help you anyway he can. You'd be a little crazy not to take this class. ”
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“I had very a very productive 1.5 hour class with Alexander. He answered all the questions that the audience had and still walked us through every aspect of the topic.”
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“Great class! Learned a lot about business development. Alex speaks from experience. He is very personable and friendly, and answers every question of everyone in the class. ”
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“Great. Resume speaks for itself but his openness was greatly appreciated. Took the time to answer each question thoughtfully and practically. Allowed for discussion and really didn't let himself be constrained by time. Great experience. Tip: Go early to tour Aviary HQ and play some PS3 on a sumo”
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“Alex gives some really great and practical tips for getting started in Business Development. Although the class is geared towards BD in startups, many of his tips could be transferred to those who work in larger companies and want to get started in Biz Dev & Partnerships. Alex also made himself really available to answer any questions that students had. Definitely a great class.”
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“This was my first class in BD and I'll definitely be coming back for more. Alex is a great presenter and teacher. He also takes the time to answer question during/after class and makes himself available for followup questions/discussions via email.”
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“Alex crammed a lot of information into 90+ minutes. He did a great job of relating real world experiences he's had to the lessons he was teaching in the class.”
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“Good overview of the entire biz dev process. I would have liked to go into more detail on certain topics, but great teacher, fun environment, and a lot to take away from the class.”
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“Alex, is smart, engaging and informative. Very interesting and informative class. One question: when can I sign up for the advanced Biz Dev class?”
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“Really enjoyed Alex's class. He put a great deal of thought into his slides and lecture, and was gracious about fielding questions after. Thanks, Alex!”
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“Great follow up to the intro session. What better way to learn about Biz Dev than from a guy who does it every day. I'm looking forward to the advanced BD class.”
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“Very much enjoyed Alex's class, it was informative, interactive, well organized and interesting. I am definitely going to attend his Intermediate level class.”
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“I came out of the introductory business development class thinking about how to build partnerships in a whole new way. There was just the right amount of information for people just getting started with business development, and I came out of the class thinking about partnerships in an entirely new way.”
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“Alex is an excellent and engaging teacher who presents tough material in a fun and accessible way. I walked away with a lot of knowledge gained from his class. Would highly recommend! ”
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“Alex was extremely knowledgeable of business development, and willing to stay late and answer questions. A great example of what Skillshare is all about. I highly recommended his classes. ”
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“I wish I had taken this class last year, when I first stepped in to world of Biz Dev. But it's never too late. Awesome class and a great teacher.”
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“It's amazing how much information I learned in just one class. I left with a much better idea of the ins and out of BD, and some actionable ways to keep learning after the class.”
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“I want to apply everything that I learned about biz dev to community management. Really valuable information, looking forward to the intermediate class as well!”
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“Lots of useful insights and straight talk. Great if you are just starting out or thinking about positioning yourself for this role.”
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“I highly recommend taking Business Development and Partnerships with Alex Taub. He brings hands on experience to class and offers practical tips that work in a real world. The class was informative, engaging and fun! ”













































