Wondering what it might be like to leave corporate America and work for a startup (or start your own!)? Here are 8 pros of working for a startup (otherwise known as why #startuplife is awesome). 1. You’ll learn more (and fast). Working for a startup allows you to rapidly expand your professional skills. You’re routinely encouraged […]
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3 Attributes That Make A Successful Entrepreneur
I was asked on a panel recently about the most important attributes of an entrepreneur. When I think about the people who succeed at building their own businesses—not the anomaly, front of Time magazine entrepreneur but the everyday successful entrepreneurs—there are three attributes that come to mind. Drive. Strategic thinking. Passion. And you need all three […]
The 1 Question Entrepreneurs Live and Die By
Entrepreneurs face many questions each day, but there is one question that is as important post-launch as it is the moment the new business idea is conceived. The Question in Ideation: How will I make money? So you’ve encountered a real world problem and you have an idea on how to solve it. How do […]
Why Hiring for Startups Is So Hard
You draft a job description and make a list of qualifications. You start the interview process and realize what you already knew: you won’t find one person who “has it all.” In a mature company, you can hire to strike a balance among employees in a department, playing off weaknesses and strengths. Potential candidate Steve […]