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Today's Entrepreneur: Bill Scheurer

by Kevin Hsu, February 3, 2012 | Comments

No. 1 Mistake: Drinking your own Kool-Aid

Today's entrepreneur is Bill Scheurer, Principal Strategist at ChoreMart.com, an online service connecting people who need work done, with people who need to earn money -- with hassle-free handling of all transaction & accounting details for both sides. Bill is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator, whom each innovate through ideas and execution. Our entrepreneur profiles ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Leandro Lemos

by Kevin Hsu, December 5, 2011 | Comments

Top Lesson: Keep your eyes on the financial spreadsheet every day

Today's entrepreneur is Leandro Lemos, co-founder of Timezpot, a social network which links sources like Facebook, Twitter, news and events to a map and timeline based web. Leandro is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator, whom each innovate through ideas and execution. Our entrepreneur profiles let members share lessons, stories and insights from their startup journey. ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Donald Missey

by Kevin Hsu, November 30, 2011 | Comments

Top lesson: Evaluate and re-evaluate

Today's entrepreneur is Donald Missey, CEO of Pedalectric Vehicle Corporation, a developer of Ultra Light Ground Vehicles, which are 4 wheel vehicles light enough to move efficiently and carry two passengers with human power alone. Donald is one of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator, each of whom bring innovative ideas to life through their ventures. Our entrepreneur profiles let members share top ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Jas Banwait

by Kevin Hsu, November 25, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 mistake: Giving up too soon

Today's entrepreneur is Jas Banwait, co-founder of TwoMangoes, a South Asian dating website which puts a new spin on online matrimonial and dating services. Jas is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator, each of whom creates and innovates with products and startups. Our entrepreneur profiles let members share top lessons and insights from their startup journey. ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Cory Jones

by Kevin Hsu, September 23, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 Mistake: Lack of understanding of the market and customer.

Today's entrepreneur is Cory Jones, CEO of DINKlife, the first and only online media and lifestyle brand/community for couples without kids. Cory is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator, each of whom create and drive innovations and products. Our entrepreneur profiles let members share top lessons, mistakes and insights from their startup journey. So if this ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Todd Wilkinson

by Kevin Hsu, September 7, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 Lesson: Be patient

Today's entrepreneur is Todd Wilkinson, CEO of WordWatch, an automated AdWords bid management platform for SMBs. He is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator, each of whom innovate, create, and facilitate ideas and products. Our entrepreneur profiles let members share interests, lessons, mistakes and insights from their startup journey. So if this is your first startup, or ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Nick Grant

by Kevin Hsu, August 29, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 Lesson: Growing pains happen.

Today's entrepreneur is Nick Grant, CEO and Founder of ZippyCart and Killer Infographics. He is one of the tens of thousands who are on Vator, home to entrepreneurs who innovate, create, and facilitate ideas and products. Our entrepreneur profiles allow members to share interests, lessons, mistakes as well as insights from their startup journey. So if you are an experienced ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Stephen Medawar

by Kevin Hsu, August 24, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 Lesson: Keep your eyes, your ears and your mind open.

Vator is home to entrepreneurs who innovate, create, and support products and ideas. Our entrepreneur profiles allow members to share their interests, lessons learned, as well as insights from their startup journey. So if you are an entrepreneur, a former entrepreneur, or even an aspiring entrepreneur, we'd like to hear from you. Today's entrepreneur is Stephen Medawar, CEO and Founder ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Jean Charles Salvin

by Kevin Hsu, August 10, 2011 | Comments

Top lesson: Keep your motivation up

Today's entrepreneur is Jean Charles Salvin, CEO/Founder of FindYourWayInTheWorld, a worldwide multinational social media advertising company. Jean Charles is one of the thousands of Vator entrepreneurs, who embrace their passions and follow their dreams. Our entrepreneurs develop innovative ideas, products, and teams. Entrepreneurs can make a profile easily and quickly to share their story, interests, and skills. For us, ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Alvin Mullins

by Kevin Hsu, August 3, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 mistake: Not networking in the startup community

Today's entrepreneur is Alvin Mullins, founder and CEO of Stagester, a live streaming platform to help live performance venues and artists make more money from their live performances and stay in closer constant contact with their fans. Alvin is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator, who embrace their passion and follow their dreams. Our entrepreneurs develop innovative ideas, ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Vitaly Vlasov

by Kevin Hsu, July 27, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 mistake: Speak without doing

Today's entrepreneur is Vitaly Vlasov, founder of Playcer, a location-based game platform, where you can discover new places, meet new people, get rewards. Vitaly is one of the tens of thousands of entrepreneurs on Vator who embrace their passion and follow their dreams. Our entrepreneurs develop innovative ideas, products, and teams. On Vator, their profiles allow them to tell their stories ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Hannah Yang

by Kevin Hsu, July 20, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 lesson: "Talk to everyone about your idea"

Vator is the home to entrepreneurs who embrace their passion and follow their dreams. Our entrepreneurs create ideas, products, and teams which innovate and create. Entrepreneurs can create profiles which allow them to tell their stories and share their ups and downs. These easy-to-make profiles give entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase themselves and tell their story. So if you are ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Rodney Nguyen

by Kevin Hsu, July 11, 2011 | Comments

No. 1 lesson: Have trust and faith in the right people to do the job.

Vator is the home to entrepreneurs who embrace their passion and follow their dreams.Our entrepreneurs create ideas, products, and teams which innovate and create. On Vator, entrepreneurs can have profiles that allow them to tell their stories and share their ups and downs. So if you are an entrepreneur, a serial entrepreneur, or even an aspiring entrepreneur, we'd like to ...

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