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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.” Focus” is the key to success as an entrepreneur. Irrational fear of failure or embarrassment.

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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. If you are not motivated, you won’t succeed. He succeeded well in both.

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Entrepreneurs Relish The Challenge More Than Money

Startup Professionals Musings

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Read entrepreneur stories.

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Bolstering the Partner Ranks at GRP

Both Sides of the Table

He co-founded a prominent accelerator in Los Angeles called MuckerLab , that has produced a number of impressive companies and he mentored more than 20 of them. When I think about what defines us as a VC I think: Operationally knowledgeable / strong startup competence. Natural mentors – a desire to help. Watch this space.

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Entrepreneurs Love the Learning and Ramen Noodles

Startup Professionals Musings

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are living on Ramen noodles. The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Read entrepreneur stories.

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

Startup Professionals Musings

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are broke. The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Read entrepreneur stories. Adopt a mentor.

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

Startup Professionals Musings

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the best entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. On the average, the entrepreneurs I know are struggling. The successful ones then invest their time and money in furthering their knowledge base. Read entrepreneur stories. Adopt a mentor.

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