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As I was watching the investor show, Shark Tank , on TV the other night, I was struck by how quickly and how extensively the sharks focused on the background and character of the entrepreneurs, compared to time spent evaluating their products. For example, if you as an entrepreneur come across as arrogant or too casual, many people you need to deal with in business, including investors, suppliers, and customers, will run the other way. entrepreneur investors stregth of character MORE
As a former educator turned entrepreneur, I am happy about my transition from classroom to conference room, but I know it can be a scary move to make – especially in the middle of so much uncertainty. But entrepreneurs don’t have as many rules and regulations blocking them in. MORE
As an angel investor in startups, I’m a believer that smart investors invest more in you as the entrepreneur than the next billion dollar solution you are pitching. Great entrepreneurs know how to listen and learn effectively, as well as talk. MORE
Millennial entrepreneurs are brimming with activity and energy. The Atlantic Council found that the early-stage entrepreneurial activity, which measures the rate of individuals actively involved in business start-ups, is highest in most countries for young entrepreneurs than for older ones. This debt is in addition to crushing student debt that three in 10 millennial entrepreneurs are also dealing with. MORE
Most of you aspiring entrepreneurs have new ideas on a regular basis, and find it hard deciding which to pursue, or try to tackle several at the same time. Good examples of initial focus by an entrepreneur would include Jeff Bezos when he started Amazon as an online marketplace for books only, and Elon Musk starting PayPal as an online bank. entrepreneur focus investor learn from failure MORE
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Even though I’m a big proponent of becoming an entrepreneur, it is definitely not for everyone. Unfortunately the success and lavish lifestyle of some current well-known entrepreneurs, including Richard Branson and Elon Musk , lead many who are not so well prepared to jump in with both feet, only to be shocked and severely tested by the unexpected rigors and high risk. In my view, entrepreneur roles need to be planned carefully rather than made on the spur of the moment. MORE
I recognize that entrepreneurs tend to substitute vision and passion for formal processes, but using no discipline or process in building something new is a sure way to spend money, rather than see any return and build a self-sustaining business. I still see entrepreneurs who spend money and time for months on a new business idea without any separation of personal and business funds, and any formal accounting system for their new business. MORE
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Every new entrepreneur has to initiate the right actions to be perceived as a leader in their chosen business domain by their team and by their customers, or the road to success and satisfaction will be lost along the way. No entrepreneur can build a business alone. Smart entrepreneurs take reasonable time to consider alternatives, and then move forward, never looking back. Entrepreneur leaders don’t need excuses, like a down economy, bad timing or demonic competitors. MORE
The most successful entrepreneurs have always used the realities of the environment around them as a basis for exploring opportunities and developing new ideas that actually provide value for people and are structured to create profit. Advice For The Young At Heart entrepreneur advice MORE
Billionaire entrepreneur and "Shark Tank" co-host Mark Cuban is an outspoken proponent of the all-in early approach in a video interview, and made it clear that he gives no credibility and low odds to founders seeking funding who have not fully committed their time and efforts to their cause. MORE
A continuing question I hear from young entrepreneurs is whether a university degree is important to startup success, or just a distraction in achieving their purpose in the world. college degree dropout entrepreneur MORE
In my role as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I find that most have the technical challenges well understood, but many are a bit short on some basic street smarts , or basic business realities. business lessons business realities entrepreneur street smarts MORE
Most of the time, I’m all about providing encouragement and inspiration to entrepreneurs. They need it and they deserve it, because entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy. The question of defensibility is one of the toughest for an entrepreneur to answer. MORE
Entrepreneurs who experience success with their first startup are often amazed to realize that the risks and fears of doing it right the second time go up, rather than down. I have pulled together here a few of our joint recommendations to every entrepreneur and startup that I advise. MORE
Since we all lose when an entrepreneur with a great idea is held back by a failure to communicate, I would like to offer a quick summary of business writing basic strategies. Every entrepreneur needs to remember that they are selling themselves in every written communication, even more than they are selling their idea or funding request. business writing entrepreneurs tips for success MORE
Entrepreneurs are often seen as visionaries who, with a great idea, hard work, and a lot of dedication, built a business empire from scratch. No entrepreneur can truly find success without a supportive team and an excellent environment to get the company off the ground and grow it. . MORE
Every business wants and needs top performers, but most entrepreneurs and executives assume that if they hire and train the smartest and most experienced people, they will get exceptional performance. MORE
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, I’m always surprised by the fact that some never seem to be able to that first startup going, while many others never seem to stop, starting their second or third initiative before the first one is fully hatched. I’m now convinced that serious entrepreneurs relish the startup process more than success. Real entrepreneurs start experiments. entrepreneur execution ability how do I start startup dream MORE
If Gen X entrepreneurs are making tremendous efforts to climb up the corporate ladder, Gen Z entrepreneurs are doing pretty good, earning a living in innovative ways. Why Every Young Entrepreneur Needs To Be Savvy in Digital Marketing. MORE
Most new entrepreneurs don’t anticipate the learning burden of being the leader, including the sense of loneliness and isolation at the top. Even in a single entrepreneur startup, the leader carries a heavy weight. This unexpected burden often results in a dysfunctional startup, as the entrepreneur reverts to micro-management, burnout, or even grandstanding to get some attention or sense of direction and feedback. MORE
In order to be as prepared as possible, here are three things you may not know you needed as an entrepreneur. . The post Things You May Not Know You Needed As An Entrepreneur appeared first on Young Upstarts. Others entrepreneur advice MORE
In retrospect, however, Bill Gates did a lot of things right as a startup that I still look for today in aspiring entrepreneurs and their companies: Build a strong team. Bill Gates entrepreneur attributes role model MORE
Here is what I have seen successful entrepreneurs do: Tell everyone your idea. You are an entrepreneur, and you are special because you took the chance. The post How Successful Entrepreneurs Launch A Startup In A Recession appeared first on Young Upstarts. MORE
My long-time friend and former MIT professor, Professor Edward Roberts, who founded and still chairs the MIT entrepreneurship program, recently published “Celebrating Entrepreneurs: How MIT Nurtured Pioneering Entrepreneurs Who Built Great Companies”. MORE
For all entrepreneurs, starting a business is the route to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” no matter how risky. According to a classic article and poll by Startups.co.uk , having the independence to make your own decisions is considered the key benefit of being an entrepreneur. Only 32 percent of entrepreneurs cited money a key benefit of running their own firm. Entrepreneurs love the continuous challenges of a startup, and the satisfaction of solving them. MORE
Here are some tips you can use and apply that will help you find success and happiness as a new entrepreneur so you can thrive. The post How To Find Success & Happiness As A New Entrepreneur appeared first on Young Upstarts. MORE
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Out of curiosity, I often ask aspiring entrepreneurs like you, who come to me for help, what drives them to take on the workload and risk of a new startup. The result is a higher probability of success, and the true entrepreneur lifestyle. best entrepreneurs motivations satisfaction MORE
Even if you ignore all the hype around crowdfunding, there can be no doubt that it is a real alternative for entrepreneurs to achieve visibility and funding today. Yet as I mentor entrepreneurs around the country, it still seems to be one of the least understood approaches to startup funding, with more myths than accredited angels and professional venture capital investors combined. crowdfunding entrepreneur model startup MORE
Every entrepreneur believes in their heart that their startup is more innovative and creative than their competitors. Yet none knows exactly MORE
As an advisor to entrepreneurs, one of the most common requests I get is for an evaluation of a next startup idea. The most successful entrepreneurs focus on solving a problem that they personally have experienced, and are convinced they fully understand. MORE
As a mentor to entrepreneurs, I tend to see many of the same obstacles appearing in every new startup, and since I don’t want to appear to be a downer , I’m not sure how to properly warn people ahead of time to be on the alert for these challenges. In fact, since most entrepreneurs are eternal optimists anyway, they would never believe any negative scenarios could happen to them. Too many entrepreneurs think that expert external advisors are suspect, or will slow them down. MORE
The most valuable assets of a new startup are the people on the team, and the most challenging task of the entrepreneur and team leaders is to spend their leadership time and energy productively. Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capital of under-experienced and over-stretched entrepreneurs and co-founders. entrepreneur team leadership team members Victor Prince MORE
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. Being in love is great. MORE
As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur -- how do I start?” Many people with great ideas never make it as entrepreneurs, and true entrepreneurs can make a business out of anything. The first myth you have to get past is that having the right idea will make you an entrepreneur. In fact, even implementing the idea into a solution doesn’t make you an entrepreneur. MORE
Through this experience, I developed a growing passion around the idea of becoming an entrepreneur. Whether you’re an entrepreneur finding your way to your passion or you’re simply looking for a career to love, it’s easy to get stuck in the unknowns. MORE
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. Being in love is great. MORE
The realm of an entrepreneur is all about change, but in my experience as a mentor to business founders, I hear too much about incremental change, and not enough about revolutionary change. We need more people who are willing to follow the mantra of business leader David McCourt in his new book, “ Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries.” Great entrepreneurs cross industry boundaries to find synergies, and are constantly in learn mode on several fronts. MORE
The entrepreneur responded with a long explanation that was a brilliant and extremely helpful perspective for me. The post Thoughts on Sourcing Black Companies and Entrepreneurs appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Diversity diversity entrepreneurs fundraising MORE
The road to becoming an entrepreneur is a journey , and it’s not a short trip. Many well-known entrepreneurs, including Amazon’s Jeff Bezos , worked for years in bigger businesses and Wall Street before they had their awakening to untapped opportunities. MORE
His focus is on sales, but I see the same skills needed for entrepreneurs. This means all business people, especially entrepreneurs, need to get beyond the presentations and the experts, to actively listen to real customers. Anthony Iannarino entrepreneur skill set talent MORE
As a startup advisor, I see many aspiring entrepreneurs whose primary motivation seems to be to work part time, or get rich quick, or avoid anyone else telling them what to do. Let me assure you, from personal experience, and from helping many successful as well as struggling entrepreneurs, that starting a business is hard work, and doesn’t come with any of the benefits mentioned. Entrepreneurs at this level will seek the minimum cost and quality to be more competitive. MORE
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The entrepreneur responded with a long explanation that was a brilliant and extremely helpful perspective for me. The post Thoughts on Sourcing Black Companies and Entrepreneurs appeared first on Feld Thoughts. Diversity diversity entrepreneurs fundraising
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As I was watching the investor show, Shark Tank , on TV the other night, I was struck by how quickly and how extensively the sharks focused on the background and character of the entrepreneurs, compared to time spent evaluating their products. For example, if you as an entrepreneur come across as arrogant or too casual, many people you need to deal with in business, including investors, suppliers, and customers, will run the other way. entrepreneur investors stregth of character
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The realm of an entrepreneur is all about change, but in my experience as a mentor to business founders, I hear too much about incremental change, and not enough about revolutionary change. We need more people who are willing to follow the mantra of business leader David McCourt in his new book, “ Total Rethink: Why Entrepreneurs Should Act Like Revolutionaries.” Great entrepreneurs cross industry boundaries to find synergies, and are constantly in learn mode on several fronts.
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The most valuable assets of a new startup are the people on the team, and the most challenging task of the entrepreneur and team leaders is to spend their leadership time and energy productively. Cash isn’t always the scarcest resource startups have to invest – more often it’s the leadership capital of under-experienced and over-stretched entrepreneurs and co-founders. entrepreneur team leadership team members Victor Prince
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Most of you aspiring entrepreneurs have new ideas on a regular basis, and find it hard deciding which to pursue, or try to tackle several at the same time. Good examples of initial focus by an entrepreneur would include Jeff Bezos when he started Amazon as an online marketplace for books only, and Elon Musk starting PayPal as an online bank. entrepreneur focus investor learn from failure
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Every new entrepreneur has to initiate the right actions to be perceived as a leader in their chosen business domain by their team and by their customers, or the road to success and satisfaction will be lost along the way. No entrepreneur can build a business alone. Smart entrepreneurs take reasonable time to consider alternatives, and then move forward, never looking back. Entrepreneur leaders don’t need excuses, like a down economy, bad timing or demonic competitors.
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As a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs, the most common question I get is, “I want to be an entrepreneur -- how do I start?” Many people with great ideas never make it as entrepreneurs, and true entrepreneurs can make a business out of anything. The first myth you have to get past is that having the right idea will make you an entrepreneur. In fact, even implementing the idea into a solution doesn’t make you an entrepreneur.
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As a startup advisor, I see many aspiring entrepreneurs whose primary motivation seems to be to work part time, or get rich quick, or avoid anyone else telling them what to do. Let me assure you, from personal experience, and from helping many successful as well as struggling entrepreneurs, that starting a business is hard work, and doesn’t come with any of the benefits mentioned. Entrepreneurs at this level will seek the minimum cost and quality to be more competitive.
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Even though I’m a big proponent of becoming an entrepreneur, it is definitely not for everyone. Unfortunately the success and lavish lifestyle of some current well-known entrepreneurs, including Richard Branson and Elon Musk , lead many who are not so well prepared to jump in with both feet, only to be shocked and severely tested by the unexpected rigors and high risk. In my view, entrepreneur roles need to be planned carefully rather than made on the spur of the moment.
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Most new entrepreneurs don’t anticipate the learning burden of being the leader, including the sense of loneliness and isolation at the top. Even in a single entrepreneur startup, the leader carries a heavy weight. This unexpected burden often results in a dysfunctional startup, as the entrepreneur reverts to micro-management, burnout, or even grandstanding to get some attention or sense of direction and feedback.
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