Today's Entrepreneur

Today's Entrepreneur: Jeff Fluhr

No. 1 mistake: They don't trust their instincts

Innovation series by Kristin Karaoglu
February 22, 2012 | Comments
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Today's Entrepreneur is Jeff Fluhr, Founder and CEO of recently launched social video platform Spreecast and Co-founder and former CEO of StubHub, which was acquired by eBay in 2007.

Watch Jeff Fluhr's Keynote Speech at Vator Splash.

For a great write-up of Jeff's keynote, check out  Krystal Peak's StubHub founder: Have a stomach for the roller coaster
 
Vator’s community is the home to entrepreneurs who embrace their passion and follow their dreams. Our profiles allow members to express themselves by sharing their interests, lessons learned, as well as bits and pieces of their roller-coaster journey.


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I am a(n):
Entrepreneur

Companies I've founded or co-founded:
Spreecast, StubHub

Startups I worked for:
Spreecast, StubHub

If you are an entrepreneur, why?
I want to change the world.

My favorite startups:
Warby Parker, ModCloth, Stitcher, Bonobos, Pocket Gems

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?
Its a roller coaster ride.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?
They don't trust their instincts.

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

  1. Hire great people
  2. Pace yourself
  3. Test, learn and iterate.

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