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52 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

I did this for a few years while I recovered from multiple cases of pneumonia, my dad passing away, and so many other terrible events that 25 year olds shouldn’t have to deal with all at once. From that life altering event, Ella Bing was born as a family owned and operated business in 2012. 22 – To Help People.

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The Playbook for Scale Up Nation

Seeing Both Sides

Although the technical team often remains in Israel, many of the executives interviewed recommend departing for the U.S. Alan Feld, cofounder and managing partner of Vintage Partners, cautions Israeli entrepreneurs not to define their product category too narrowly. as early as a year or two after founding. Those that have are gold.