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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

Steve Blank

And not keep investors informed about changes to your business model can have serious consequences. How to recognize when it’s time to pull the plug on your startup idea, and why founders can’t operate afford to operate in a vacuum were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. Dan Miller. Brian Zuercher.

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Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Show No. 45: Dan Miller and Brian Zuercher

Steve Blank

And not keep investors informed about changes to your business model can have serious consequences. How to recognize when it’s time to pull the plug on your startup idea, and why founders can’t operate afford to operate in a vacuum were the focus on today’s Entrepreneurs are Everywhere radio show. Dan Miller. Brian Zuercher.

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Be a Benevolent Dictator (And Eight More Lessons For Getting Your Stalled Start-up Off The Ground)

YoungUpstarts

I always incorporated this mindset into my business plans, right down to my daily activities. Michael Feuer cofounded OfficeMax in 1988 starting with one store and $20,000 of his own money, a partner, and a small group of investors. In short, you have to enjoy the journey as much as you enjoy reaching the destination.

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Four Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

YoungUpstarts

by Mike Broderick, co-founder and CEO of Turning Technologies. But before you can launch a high-growth company, you’ll need to find the right business plan and create a culture of success. Mike Broderick is cofounder of Turning Technologies and serves as Chief Executive Officer.

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Valuations 101: Scorecard Valuation Methodology

Gust

Diversification across industry sectors is not as easily achieved for angels as could be accomplished in public markets, but can be achieved by co-investing with trusted angel colleagues in a broader set of businesses. — No business experience. Is the founder coachable? Experience in sales or technology.

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Exploring The Everyday: Janji Wants You To Change The World By Running

View from Seed

I sat down with David Spandorfer , co-founder of Janji , a running apparel company, to talk about the intersection of an everyday need, water, and an act of physical activity that almost everyone can do, running. Talk me through the inception of Janji and the basis for your business model.

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