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Looking through the Keyhole
Investors and Board members can't fully understand a startup's intricate operations, akin to viewing through a keyhole. They should focus on crucial aspects rather than all details.
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Investing in First-time vs. Serial Entrepreneurs
First-time startup founders bring passion and unique insight, but face steep learning curves and skepticism from investors who prefer experienced CEOs for reducing investment risks.
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Winding Down with Professionalism
Deciding to end a startup is tough, yet executing a professional wind-down maintains integrity and potentially preserves future entrepreneurial relationships and opportunities.
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Making the Decision to Stop
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Making the Decision to Stop
In my last post, I discussed the powerful motivation that drives entrepreneurs to found and build a high-potential startup and the odds against building a successful startup. Most startups do not make it, which means that many entrepreneurs will someday face the profoundly difficult decision to stop and abandon the attempt. What does that look like—and why is it so…
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Winding Down with Professionalism
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Making a Difference
What motivates entrepreneurs to pursue building high-potential companies? Making money? Independence? Making a difference? The answer might surprise you.
