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Making Luck
Are you lucky? Does your success flow from being in the right place at the right time? Or, when we dig beneath the surface, do we find that an entrepreneur makes their own luck? Perhaps the story of an amazingly “lucky” entrepreneur will inspire you to also create your own luck!
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Pursuing Mythical Creatures
The fantasy of many intrepid first-time startup entrepreneurs is to build a unicorn. Visions of technological breakthroughs, hypergrowth, and wealth creation sing a siren song as the excitement of living the dream takes hold. Yet, let us not forget that unicorns are legendary creatures rather than something you find in every woodsy glade – and there are reasons for that!
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Resilience
Founders and startup leaders face unexpected challenges, persistent stress and uncertainty, overwhelming setbacks, and endless changes usually for years. Responding effectively and continuing to build the business demands resilience on many levels.
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What’s in a Name?
Naming your high-potential startup is one of the first actions of a co-founding team. The selected name captures the essence of the fledgling company as you go out into the world raising money, connecting with partners, and ultimately selling to customers. It is a more critical and strategic decision than many realize, so let’s examine some lessons learned regarding this…
