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George Powell – Doing Well By Having Fun

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John Greathouse: You pulled out your old college skateboard in the early 1970’s when your son wanted one. Greathouse: What was the turning point, from making a wheels by hand in your kitchen to creating a business? After speaking with Mr. Powell, it was clear he fit the bill. Powell: To experiment, I needed about 10 molds.

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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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It’s your job to help them get oriented with the right amount of information so that when you come together you can focus on making good decisions or at least helping you discuss difficult topics rather than spending all of your time informing them. In the Early Days. Offering a sparring-partner function on strategic decisions.

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Don’t Let Your Startup O.D. On Cash

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For many years after Microsoft became highly successful, its executives (yes, including Mr. Gates) flew coach. If there happens to be a gas station along the way where you can fill up for a reasonable price, great. Sound counterintuitive? Bill Gates, Founder Microsoft [Tweet this quote]. However, do not count on it.

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