Experts are in high demand. Whether consulting with startups, advising accelerators, or collaborating on content and technology, opportunities to share expertise are everywhere. What often gets overlooked, however,  is how easily the most valuable asset in those relationships can be lost.

Ideas, frameworks, research, and original methods are what make expert collaborations valuable. Preparation helps ensure those assets are shared intentionally, rather than surrendered unintentionally.

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