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Jason Azevedo

Chief Strategy Officer / FounderMRCA

Austin, Texas Area

Member Since March 2022

Skills

Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Manufacturing Operations

About

In 2009, Jason co-founded Mosaic, taking on the role of our CEO — his talents are far beyond running the company, with duties touching conceptual development, engineering, and deployment. He also assists with business development and client strategy and is an integral part of how we operate. Jason has worked on many key projects for companies such as Arista Networks, Best Buy, Costco, Disney, EA Games, Intel, Roku, Starbucks, Target, WalMart, and Warner Bros. Majoring in Entrepreneurial Business, with a minor in Marketing from San Jose State University, Jason has had his heart in business development since an early age, starting a very successful apparel company that grew from humble garage beginnings to annual gross billings of over a million dollars. Jason donates his time and talents to San Jose's Christmas in the Park and is an active board member for this organization. Specialties: Custom Displays, Trade-show execution, Screen Printing, Digital Printing, Marketing and Product Promotion, High Fashion Development, Branding and Identity, Clothing Line Strategy, High Volume Production Planning. Small Business Planning and Entrepreneurship, Specialty Product Releases, Non-Profit Organization Development

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Whether you're applying for a position at a large corporation or a job at a growing startup, the potential employer is likely going to have a lot of applicants to comb through and some tough decisions to make before they settle on one particular candidate. When you’re interviewing, your first impression is often a lasting one, so it’s vital to leave a positive impression during the hiring process. So, what's the best way to leave a lasting impression on a potential employer? Ten members of Young Entrepreneur Council weigh in on what you can do to prepare and what you may want to say during the interview to put your best foot forward.

10 Red Flags That May Indicate Your New Hire Is a Bad Fit

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All new hires should be given a fair chance to acclimate to their new position and get used to the way things are done within your company. However, after some time, you may start noticing signs that the onboarding period simply isn't going well for your new employee. So how can you tell if it's just new-hire jitters or if they're not a good fit for the role? To help, 10 members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) weigh in on the following question:

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Many aspiring entrepreneurs start their businesses as "side hustles" so they can keep a steady income from their day jobs while still working on what inspires them. Still, they may dream of the day when that side hustle can become their main hustle. To ensure the growth you need to take your business full time, there are a few things you can start doing now, even while only working on it part time. Below, Young Entrepreneur Council experts each share one thing you can do right now to turn your business dream into a reality in the not-too-distant future.

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Trust is key for any relationship to be successful, and this is especially true for manager-employee relationships. Managers rely on their employees to carry out the daily tasks necessary for the success of their business. Employees rely on their managers for guidance, support and leadership.  But in order for trust to be built, both managers and employees need to put in the work. This can be more difficult for managers who work remotely or who have to split their time between so many different people and tasks. To help you work on building trust with your team, these tips from the members of Young Entrepreneur Council are a great starting point.

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When you're just starting out as an entrepreneur, you may have big growth aspirations. However, it takes a lot of work to get there: According to the Small Business Administration, only about half of small businesses with employees make it to the five-year mark. To survive those critical early years of your startup, it's important to keep your skills sharp and seek assistance from others when needed. Below, nine members of Young Entrepreneur Council each discuss one resource that helped them as an up-and-coming entrepreneur and the difference it made in their future endeavors.

Company details

MRCA

Company bio

REVITALIZING AMERICA’S MANUFACTURING SECTOR TO PROVIDE GREAT PRODUCTS, MADE BY FULFILLED AND WELL RESPECTED EMPLOYEES IN THE UNITED STATES.

Industry

Investment Banking/Venture

Area of focus

Manufacturing
Coatings
Sheet Metal

Company size

201 - 500

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