Today's Entrepreneur

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Today's entrepreneur: Brian Wong

No.1 mistake: Hubris

Innovation series by Meliza Solan Surdi
January 28, 2011 | Comments
Short URL: http://vator.tv/n/165f

Entrepreneurs embrace being at the forefront of change. And, just by being there, they make a difference.

We've recently created new profiles, specifically for innovators, to express themselves by sharing their interests, lessons learned, as well as bits and pieces of their unique journey.

Today's entrepreneur is Brian Wong, founder and CEO of Kiip.

One of the lessons 19-year-old Brian mentioned is to always use your gut.

Recently, the Wall Street Journal named Brian the "youngest person to ever receive funding by a venture firm."

I Am: An Entrepreneur
Name companies you've founded or co-founded:

Kiip

Name startups you worked for:

Digg

If you are an entrepreneur, why?

I want to change the world.

List your favorite startups:

Greplin, Airbnb, About.me, Context Logic, Crowdbooster, Hipmunk, Kickstarter

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

Fundraising is both frustrating and rewarding. But in all seriousness, everything along the journey is rewarding. What's frustrating is not doing it all soon enough.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?

Hubris.

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

Most of what you expect is half of what actually happens.
Be ready to use your gut. A lot.
Vision and direction is crucial early on.


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Description: Kiip lets premium brands provide rewards to casual mobile gamers for in-game achievements. Their platform is designed for in-game engagem...
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Brian Wong
CEO,
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Bio: Brian is the founder of kiip (pronounced "keep"), a stealth startup focused on mobile in-game advertising, backed by True Ventures. Very ...

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