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With Greathouse Comes Great Responsibility

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After reading this book, Ben, Sid and Taylor realized they could do the same thing and become their own bosses. On the first day of class, Professor Greathouse told his students, “Take a look around the class, these are the people you will most likely start a company with,” and boy was he right. Fall quarter of Sr.

Class 231
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How Boards Need to Evolve Over Time

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I should note that my friend Brad Feld has written a new book on the subject that I would recommend if you want the bible on the topic. I’ve written a few posts about boards recently as part of a series on the subject. Most experienced VCs won’t push you to give up founder control at this stage of the business nor should they.

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Are You an Entrepreneur?

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Some first-time entrepreneurs mistakenly believe that they are not entrepreneurs because they have never invented anything nor have they come up with a novel idea upon which a company could be built. Dreaming is great, but if you never wake up and act upon your dreams you might as well stay in bed. Hint: He was an entrepreneur.