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Pomp and Reality: Real advice for today’s graduates

Entrepreneurs' Organization

David Foster Wallace, Kenyon College, 2005. In 2005, the famous American author and professor gave a speech entitled “This Is Water,” that has since become legendary. Steve Jobs, Stanford, 2005. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. It’s an epidemic.”.

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Why “The Culture of Failure” is Imperative to Startup Communities

Both Sides of the Table

After a recent discussion I had with Steve Blank it made me remember that I had left off one of the most critical factors – a culture of failure. I lived in London from 1997-2005 and for 6 of those years ran my startup based out of London. Which is why I often tell people to start being entrepreneurs when one is young.

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Why Email May Be Draining Your Company’s Productivity

Both Sides of the Table

.” What I’ve observed is that the email generation has shifted cultural norms. ” Culturally people know that it’s not acceptable to text or call you on your cell phone unless they know you. I will even take to emailing people I don’t know offering small bits of advice. I try to be helpful.

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5 top investors in Dutch startups discuss trends, hopes and 2020 opportunities

TechCrunch

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. While taxes are high, entrepreneurs won’t find the staggering income inequality so often seen in cities like San Francisco and New York. Stefan van Duin , partner, Borski Fund.

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How Open Should a Startup CEO be with Staff?

Both Sides of the Table

We funded one in 2005 and lost a lot of money. You know this isn’t likely to lead anywhere and frankly you didn’t quit your job to pursue your life dream of being an entrepreneur to sell 12 months later in an acquihire. Startup Advice' Call me when you’re ready to leave.” Sorry, brah.”

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Seth Sternberg – Meebo

Both Sides of the Table

He knew he was an entrepreneur because he couldn’t stop thinking about ideas. You are also less likely to be an entrepreneur when your personal obligations, like family and mortgage pile up. Seth dispelled the rumor that first-time entrepreneurs who accept capital from Sequoia Capital are eventually fired.

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Beware of Ballers on a Budget

Both Sides of the Table

I still drive the same car I bought for cash in 2005. I never lived beyond my means and it’s always a warning sign for me when evaluating companies and entrepreneurs. Note to said entrepreneurs – you’re not missing anything. And neither of these cultures is a good thing. **. Why so many on leases?

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