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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2021 Lessons Learned Presentations

Steve Blank

At the end of the quarter, each of the teams gave a final “Lessons Learned” presentation. Unlike traditional demo days or Shark Tanks which are, “Here’s how smart I am, and isn’t this a great product, please give me money,” a Lessons Learned presentation tells the story of a team’s 10-week journey and hard-won learning and discovery.

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Hacking for Defense @ Stanford 2020 Lesson Learned Presentations

Steve Blank

At the end of the quarter each of the eight teams give a final “Lessons Learned” presentation. Unlike traditional demo days or Shark Tanks which are, “here’s how smart I am, please give me money,” a Lessons Learned presentation tells the teams’ stories of a 10-week journey of hard-won learning and discovery. What a year.

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10 Guidelines for Angel Funding Presentations

Startup Professionals Musings

I’ve seen several presentations that never moved past the first slide before running out of time. Some entrepreneurs seem to think that their product pitch is also their investor pitch. Research your audience before presenting. Others can be present for effect, but deferrals to team members for answers are a sign of weakness.

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3 Entrepreneurs Reveal The Businesses They’re Starting Next Year

Hearpreneur

2023 has presented it's own set of challenges but it has also been an year of opportunity. With so many entrepreneurs pursuing their ideas and connecting with other professionals who can help them bring those ideas to fruition, it is safe to say that next year looks promising for entrepreneurs of all backgrounds.

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Tips for Entrepreneurs to Minimize Expenditure 

The Startup Magazine

Entrepreneurs who have a great business idea and have started a company need to keep a keen watch over where they spend their money. While not every business advisor suggests planning ten years into the future, you should always be thinking of your expansion plans so that you are ready when the opportunity presents and can work towards that.

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29 Entrepreneurs Explain What They Love About Being an Entrepreneur

Hearpreneur

Being in love with your business, when you’re an entrepreneur, is even better. Although there are days when tossing in your hat seems like a viable option, remembering how much you love your “job” can quickly snap an entrepreneur out of that mentality. The reasons are as varied as the businesses themselves. It is an absolute joy.

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The Accomplishments of Entrepreneur, Justin Halladay

The Startup Magazine

Justin Halladay is an inspirational entrepreneur from New Jersey. What Entrepreneur Justin Halladay Recommends For Anyone Starting Out. For young entrepreneurs who are just starting out, Justin recommends having a strong spiritual foundation. Another key for budding entrepreneurs is consistency. Source: Pixabay.