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8 Types of Aspiring Entrepreneurs Who Will Not Start

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur I know is dismayed by the number of friends who approach them with a line such as “I have an even better idea that will change the world, and one of these days I’m going to get around to starting my own business.” Others are debilitated by their fear, avoid risk at all costs, and never start.

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8 Friends Who Mean Well But Never Start New Ventures

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur I know is dismayed by the number of friends who approach them with a line such as “I have an even better idea that will change the world, and one of these days I’m going to get around to starting my own business.” Others are debilitated by their fear, avoid risk at all costs, and never start.

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7 Ways Every Entrepreneur Should Evaluate A New Idea

Startup Professionals Musings

As an advisor to entrepreneurs, one of the most common requests I get is for an evaluation of a next startup idea. The reality is that I can’t judge any idea in your context, because I don’t know your passions, knowledge base, and experiences. Consider your access to resources for startup efforts.

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Bolstering the Partner Ranks at GRP

Both Sides of the Table

The guy has knowledge. He had joined a young startup in LA called HauteLook and was interested in getting to know the local tech community. I instantly hit it off with Greg because we was a fountain of knowledge. So I started introducing him to portfolio companies. Natural mentors – a desire to help.

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These 8 Groups of People Will Never Start a Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Every entrepreneur I know is dismayed by the number of friends who approach them with a line such as “I have an even better idea that will change the world, and one of these days I’m going to get around to starting my own business.” Others are debilitated by their fear, avoid risk at all costs, and never start.

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