Dave Balter is the founder and chief executive officer of the social marketing company BzzAgent. He is also a founder and executive chair of skill-testing platform Smarterer, and an investor or advisor to a dozen startups. @DaveBalter

10 Ways to Step Up Your Leadership Today

By Dave Balter |  Jan 31, 2013

No matter who you are, or the type of company you oversee, there are some universal ways you can be better at it.  Read story

Mentor Like You Mean It

By Dave Balter and Jennifer Lum |  Mar 12, 2012

Being a great mentor requires more than experience and time. Learn to weave the right web. Five steps.  Read story

Know Thy Enemy, Befriend Rivals

By Dave Balter |  Jan 31, 2012

Scrutinize your competitors, and become friends with them, too. You just might partner to pitch a client, buy one out (or vice versa), or grow the industry t...  Read story

How to Break Up with Employees

By Dave Balter |  Nov 2, 2011

Now, more than ever, departing employees should be treated with care and respect. Serial entrepreneur Dave Balter explains why.  Read story

The Humility Imperative: CEOs, Keep Your Arrogance in Check

By Dave Balter |  Jun 23, 2011

Dave Balter's ego almost ruined BzzAgent, his fourth start-up, before Tesco's Dunnhumby bought it for a reported $60 million last month. Here, he implores en...  Read story