Today's Entrepreneur

Today's Entrepreneur: Nicholas Gammell

No. 1 mistake: So many mistakes...not learning from them would be the biggest

Innovation series by Meliza Solan Surdi
February 25, 2011 | Comments
Short URL: http://vator.tv/n/174a

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 tens of thousands of these talented innovators.

In 2011, we 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 Nicholas Gammell, founder and CEO of GAIN Fitness. According to his VEQ (Vator entrepreneur assessment test), he is good at marketing and product management. He is also a thought leader.

I Am: An Entrepreneur

Name companies you've founded or co-founded:

GAIN Fitness

Name companies you've invested in:

GAIN Fitness

Name startups you worked for:

YouTube

If you are an entrepreneur, why?

I want to change the world.

List your favorite startups:

AirBnB

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

The potential to have a positive impact.

The challenge of prevailing all the people who tell you you're wrong.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?

So many mistakes... not learning from them would be the biggest.

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

1. design matters
2. seek feedback, ignore most of it
3. everything takes longer than you want it to

Related companies, investors and entrepreneurs

GAIN Fitness
Startup/Business

Description: Personalized Fitness Action Plans GAIN Fitness will create a workout program for you, tailored to match your body, schedule, and resourc...