"What if the real key to building a lasting startup community isn't capital or connections - but mentorship without strings attached? ... The Give First philosophy encourages individuals to give their time, resources, and expertise to others without expectation of immediate return. It goes beyond the 'Pay It Forward' mentality, showing you how to adopt a continuous, optimistic, and empathetic mindset in your professional life. It reinforces positive feedback loops that impact individuals, companies, and entire communities. In this book, you'll discover how Give First can help you break free from a transactional mindset and become an extraordinary mentor using the Techstars Mentor Manifesto as a guide"-- Page 4 of cover