Today's Entrepreneur is Michael Carvin, CEO and Co-founder of SmartAsset.com. According to his VEQ Michael is thought leader and is good at finance management and product management.

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I am a(n):
Entrepreneur

Companies I've founded or co-founded:
SmartAsset.com

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

My favorite startups:
Mint.com

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?
Everything is personal.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?
Giving up.

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?
1. Persistence pays
2. Talk to your users / customers
3. Don't get distracted

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