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6 Ways To Improve Your Odds Of New Business Success

Startup Professionals Musings

Almost every entrepreneur and new business owner I mentor is certain that his/her idea has a very high probability of success, and all find it hard to believe that ninety percent of startups ultimately fail. I realized that he and I see several common patterns that account for a large percentage of new venture failures.

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After “Retiring” at the Age of 40, My Wife, My ADHD & an Itch to Have an Impact on the World Sent Me Back to Work

Frank Addante

We build and invest in startups with impact. We have a Startup Studio and Early Stage Investment Fund. A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. I met an inspiring professor who ran the case development named Professional Noam Wasserman. We call it TinkerBarn Ventures. In a big way!

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Entrepreneurs Relish The Challenge More Than Money

Startup Professionals Musings

The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Follow up online with social networking to make contact, dig deeper, and maybe even line up a mentor. Adopt a mentor. Boomers who have “been there and done that” make great mentors. Formal learning.

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After “Retiring” at the Age of 41, My Wife, My ADHD & an Itch to Have an Impact on the World Sent Me Back to Work

Frank Addante

We build and invest in startups with impact. We have a Startup Studio and Early Stage Investment Fund. A number of years ago, I did a case study for Harvard Business School. I met an inspiring professor who ran the case development named Professional Noam Wasserman. We call it TinkerBarn Ventures. In a big way!

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Entrepreneurs Love the Learning and Ramen Noodles

Startup Professionals Musings

The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Follow up online with social networking to make contact, dig deeper, and maybe even line up a mentor. Adopt a mentor. Boomers who have “been there and done that” make great mentors. Formal learning.

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If Your Dream is to Get Rich, Don’t Try a Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Follow up online with social networking to make contact, dig deeper, and maybe even line up a mentor. Adopt a mentor. Boomers who have been there and done that make great mentors. Formal learning.

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If Money Is Your Goal, Don’t Be An Entrepreneur

Startup Professionals Musings

The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Follow up online with social networking to make contact, dig deeper, and maybe even line up a mentor. Adopt a mentor. Boomers who have been there and done that make great mentors. Formal learning.