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Roy Dekel

CEO of SetSchedule

�鶹�� Leadership Network® Contributor

Roy Dekel, an American-Israeli entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, co-founded and invested in numerous business, including SetSchedule, Rentastic, and Taskable. With unwavering commitment, he pushes tech innovation boundaries, redefining possibilities in enterprise and consumer spheres.

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Slack, Airbnb, Shopify — none of them began the way people think. Here's what aspiring entrepreneurs can learn from them.

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Why Keeping Bad Clients Is the Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make

Debunking the myth of "the customer comes first."

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The most successful entrepreneurs aren't listening to business podcasts. They're listening to shows about biology, stress, sleep and cognitive performance.

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The New Playbook for Real Estate Wealth — How Owning Nothing Could Actually Make You Richer

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Wall Street Is Losing Its Edge. Here’s Where the Smart Money Is Moving Now.

Stocks are stale, crypto lost its sparkle, and bonds are boring. Here's where the real action (and fun) is now.

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Gen Z Employees Expect Companies to Take Political Stances. Here’s How Founders Can Respond.

Why younger employees expect companies to take political stances — and how this generational shift is forcing entrepreneurs to rethink leadership.

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Here's a cheat sheet for leaders who can't afford to get hiring wrong.

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These 10 podcasts cut through the noise with unfiltered lessons, unconventional strategies and stories that actually prepare you for the entrepreneurial grind.

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How top leaders scout beyond the obvious, tap into new motivators and move decisively to land game-changing hires before the competition even knows they exist.

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Even the most experienced founders fall into these traps — not because they aren't smart, but because intelligence alone won't save you from making the same costly mistakes.

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Going global isn't just smart — it's survival.

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In today's fast-moving landscape, hesitation is more dangerous than risk. Here are three bold moves that will separate the thriving from the treading.

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3 Truths Every Founder Learns the Hard Way

There's no manual for entrepreneurship — and your mom's advice, while well-meaning, didn't cover the realities of building a business.

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How to Master the Art of Pivoting and Turn Setbacks Into Strategic Advantages

Here's how setbacks — whether it's a product flop, a missed market or internal friction — can become the turning points that drive lasting growth.

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Business Success Isn’t About Great Ideas, Capital or Timing. Here’s What Actually Matters.

Trust, collaboration and meaningful connections often outweigh funding in driving long-term entrepreneurial success.

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Sometimes the mistakes we fear the most end up shaping us into who we're meant to become.

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10 Charitable Organizations Every �鶹�� Should Support

These nonprofits align with values of innovation, leadership and global impact — making them ideal for entrepreneurs looking to give back meaningfully.

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The 3 Lifestyle Habits That Made Me Sharper, Stronger and More Successful

These three simple yet powerful lifestyle changes transformed my productivity, energy and mindset. Here's how you can do the same.

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The 3 Biggest Mistakes That Made Me a Better �鶹��

In my journey as an entrepreneur, I made three major mistakes that, at first, seemed like setbacks — but they ultimately shaped me into a stronger, more strategic business leader.

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The Top 10 Mentors Shaping Today’s �鶹��s

Discover the top 10 influential mentors who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship with their insights, guidance and proven strategies for success.

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�鶹��s and elite soldiers share a common trait: the ability to thrive under pressure. Discover five critical lessons from special operations training that can give you a strategic edge in business, from resilience to decision-making under stress.

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Discover ten impactful philanthropic organizations that align with entrepreneurial values, offering opportunities to give back and create meaningful change.

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Unlock your potential with the 10 must-listen podcasts for entrepreneurs, offering expert insights on growth, strategy and success.

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The Unspoken Truths of Startup Failures — 10 Cautionary Tales That Will Make You Rethink What Success Truly Means

Behind every failed startup lies a story of overlooked pitfalls, unforeseen challenges and hard-earned lessons. Discover the realities entrepreneurs rarely talk about — and how they can pave the way for future success.

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Doing Well by Doing Good — How Purpose-Driven �鶹��s Are Changing the World

Exploring the transformative impact of mission-driven business leadership.

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5 Risk-Taking Lessons From Founders Who Bet Big and Won

Discover the bold moves and strategic risks that catapulted these entrepreneurs to success. Learn how their fearless decisions can inspire your own path to growth.

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The 5 Fears Every �鶹�� Must Face — and Overcome

�鶹��ship is full of fears, from failure to success. This article explores the five common fears entrepreneurs face and offers practical strategies to overcome them, turning obstacles into opportunities.

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The New Playbook for Real Estate Wealth — How Owning Nothing Could Actually Make You Richer

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Gen Z Employees Expect Companies to Take Political Stances. Here’s How Founders Can Respond.

5 Red Flags That Should Eliminate a Job Candidate — and 5 Green Flags That Mean ‘Hire Now’

10 Underrated Podcasts Every �鶹�� Should Be Listening To

5 Ways to Spot and Capture the Best Talent Before Your Competitors Do

The Top 5 Mistakes Smart �鶹��s Keep Making

5 Benefits of Scaling Your Startup With Offshore Employees

3 Bold Moves Every �鶹�� Should Make This Year

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The Top 3 Worst Business Decisions I Ever Made — and How They Turned Into the Biggest Drivers of My Success

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The 3 Lifestyle Habits That Made Me Sharper, Stronger and More Successful

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The Top 10 Mentors Shaping Today’s �鶹��s

7 Lessons �鶹��s Can Learn From Special Operations Training

10 Philanthropic Organizations �鶹��s Should Consider Supporting

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