Today's Entrepreneur: Aylon Steinhart

Meliza Solan Surdi · March 1, 2011 · Short URL: https://vator.tv/n/178a

No. 1 mistake: Keeping an idea hidden away and missing out on valuable feedback

Entrepreneurs often choose the

path of innovation, without realizing the kind of lifestyle that comes with it.

They will often live unstable lives.

But as they courageously take risks, they'll make several mistakes which become valuable lessons for the rest of us.

They have their ups and downs. But at the end of the day, these creative daredevils are the ones who are changing the world.

Within our community you will find talented innovators.

We've just created new profiles for our Vator members to share their story. So if you are a first-time, serial, or even an aspiring entrepreneur, we'd like to hear from you.

Today's entrepreneur is Aylon Steinhart, founder and CEO of CheckEt. According to his VEQ, he is good at project development, negotiating, and he is also a thought leader.

I Am: An Entrepreneur

Name companies you've founded or co-founded:

CheckEt

Name startups you worked for:

DigiLabs Inc., Vator.tv

If you are an entrepreneur, why?

I love to grow an idea into a reality.

List your favorite startups:

Pandora, Slideshare, Digilabs Inc.

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

Starting out at square one.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?

Keeping an idea hidden away and missing out on valuable feedback.

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

Be persistent, always refine, know your audience.

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CheckEt

Startup/Business

Joined Vator on February 16, 2011

CheckEt is a customer-review platform that improves the shopping experience and empowers the consumer. Using the CheckEt smartphone app, consumers can scan a product and access customer reviews and product analytics at the store to make the best decision possible.