Partners in Life and Work

Providing candid advice on the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, this book interweaves the world of tech startups, the American immigrant experience, and the realities of running a business with your life partner. Across four decades as entrepreneurs, Elma and Dov Levy faced economic recessions, government shutdowns, work-life balance issues, leadership conflicts, and the emotions of letting go of their company Dovel Technologies - a technology consulting firm that they grew from a space in their atticto a multimillion-dollar operation with major government contracts. In this conversational and practical book, they share insights on: How next-generation entrepreneurs can develop business relationships and networking skills, and maintain a high level of risk tolerance and manage risks strategically, including how and when to scale the business How to stay true to guiding principles as co-owner spouses or woman-owned business entrepreneurs What trends and opportunities to watch out for in a post-COVID-19 world Aspiring entrepreneurs, growth-focused founders, family business owners, and government and technology professionals will especially value the Levys' business and personal success stories, with guidance on how to manage a marriage and business simultaneously, creating boundaries with a home office, and showing mutual respect in the boardroom--