Today's Entrepreneur

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Today's entrepreneur: Hilary DeCesare

No. 1 mistake: Not having enough money

Innovation series by Meliza Solan Surdi
February 7, 2011 | Comments
Short URL: http://vator.tv/n/1682

Innovators 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 a number of talented entrepreneurs.

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 Hilary DeCesare, co-founder and CEO of Everloop.

According to her VEQ (Vator entrepreneur assessment test), Hilary is a thought leader, and is good at project development and fund raising.

I Am: An Entrepreneur

Name companies you've founded or co-founded:

White Space Ink, Girl Ambition

Name companies you've invested in:

numerous startups and large funds

Name startups you worked for:

My own

If you are an entrepreneur, why?

I have higher expectations for what technology can mean and do for kids.

List your favorite startups:

Groupon

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

Fund Raising and knowing you have a hot product and trying to prove to people why.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?

Not having enough money!

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

1. It takes twice as long
2. costs twice as much
3. You can live on 4 hours of sleep


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Everloop
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Description: Everloop provides kids under 13 a free, safe space where they can connect with friends, play games, share pictures and music, send messag...
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Hilary DeCesare
CEO and Co-Founder,
Everloop
Bio: Hilary DeCesare, CEO and Co-Founder of Everloop Hilary DeCesare guides Everloop’s business vision and day-to-day operations. &nbsp...

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