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Drive, Intelligence, and Integrity
One of my favorite investors and mentors said that the essential characteristics he looks for in startup founders -- drive, intelligence, and integrity -- cannot be taught. That got me thinking about why those characteristics are essential to successful startup building and how we might recognize them.
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You Cannot Learn All You Need to Know on the Internet
The internet is a phenomenal resource, but it can be hard to figure out exactly what applies to your startup because so many variables influence how to combine elements into a cohesive solution. Remember that you cannot learn everything you need to know to build a startup online.
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Considering A Whole Life
Building a startup takes an extreme level of work and commitment. Yet, there is more to life than just work. Here are some thoughts on how I have navigated this tension over twenty years.
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Keys to Customer Discovery
When you venture forth as an entrepreneur, exploring new innovative territory that you want to build into a business, it is crucial to validate that your product concept resonates with your target customers. That is the essential function of early customer discovery.
