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Three Words Entrepreneurs (and VC’s) Should Take to Heart

Both Sides of the Table

” I said I learned this 15 years ago because that is when I stopped being a consultant. I enjoyed the first half of my time at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) because I was a computer programmer and had to build stuff that actually worked. Consultants spend all of their time pretending to know these answers.

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How This Entrepreneur Raised $28,000 Using Airbnb to Fund Her Startup

Both Sides of the Table

She actually IS the prototypical entrepreneur. She found non-traditional financing. But Tracy did what entrepreneurs do. Without this money she wouldn’t have been able to finance operations. Sam is the managing director of Launchpad LA and we were about to pick our 2012 class of entrepreneurs.

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Oh, go ahead and ask for $5M for your startup.  

Berkonomics

I cannot tell you how many times I have seen executive summaries of business plans in which the entrepreneur seeks $5,000,000 to build the business. Third (if you’re keeping score), it is not wise to dilute the founder’s ownership greatly in the first round of financing. Four reasons you should reconsider.

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6 traits that make an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Noelle Fauver, marketing consultant and writer. . Heidi Zak , Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffet, Kendra Scott , Sara Blakely and Bill Gates—entrepreneurs may appear quite diverse, but they typically share a few key qualities. What makes an entrepreneur? A passion for connection. They say it’s all about who you know.

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3 Real-World Startup Lessons from Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We both went on to have successful careers as consultants and entrepreneurs, and had a passion for working with and investing in younger entrepreneurs. So when Jim floated the idea of a book targeting entrepreneurs to help more of them succeed, we gave it serious thought. There is no random “lightbulb” or “aha” moment.

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How to Succeed in Engineering Consulting

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Engineering consulting might be for you. Here’s a look at why engineers branch out into consulting, the best ways to get started and how to ensure success. The pros (and a few cons) of consulting. Engineers who choose consulting say they like the autonomy and the chance to feel ownership in their projects. Success tips.

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Should You Really be a Startup Entrepreneur?

Both Sides of the Table

One of the most common questions that entrepreneurs who meet me for the first time like to ask is, “Do you miss being an entrepreneur? I thought I’d talk a bit about the differences I’ve experienced between being an entrepreneur & a VC – you know, from “both sides of the table.&#. On Being an Entrepreneur.