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What's the no.1 mistake entrepreneurs make?

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Today's Entrepreneur: Bob Zeidman

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 14, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Underestimating the sales effort

Vator's community is the home to entrepreneurs who embrace their passion and follow their dreams. Our newly-designed profiles allow members to express themselves by sharing their interests, lessons learned, as well as bits and pieces of their roller-coaster journey. These profiles give entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase themselves and tell their story. So if you are an entrepreneur, a serial ...

Today's entrepreneur: Bryan McClain

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 11, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Growing too fast and not putting the user in the center of the design process

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 ...

Today's entrepreneur: Ethan Anderson

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 10, 2011 | Comments

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No.1 mistake: Believing there's a formula for success that can be learned from copying others

Entrepreneurs embrace being at the forefront of change. And, just by being there, they make a difference. They 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 ...

Today's Entrepreneur: Adam Hoeksema

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 9, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Too optimistic with their financial projections

Entrepreneurs often choose the path of innovation, without realizing the roller coaster journey that comes with it. They have their good days and bad days. But at the end of the day, these adventurous thrill-seekers are the ones who are changing the world. Today's entrepreneur is Adam Hoeksema, founder and CEO of Executive Plan. According to his VEQ (Vator entrepreneur assessment ...

Today's entrepreneur: Vikrant Mathur

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 8, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Fail to adapt and give up too quickly

Vator's community is the home of entrepreneurs who embrace their passion and follow their dreams. Our newly-designed profiles allow members to express themselves by sharing their interests, lessons learned, as well as bits and pieces of their roller-coaster journey. These profiles give entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase themselves and tell their story. So if you are an entrepreneur, a serial ...

Today's entrepreneur: Hilary DeCesare

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 7, 2011 | Comments

	No. 1 mistake: Not having enough money 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 ...
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Today's entrepreneur: Adam Ayers

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 4, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: They forget to focus on the customer

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 ...

Today's entrepreneur: Jen O'Neal

by Meliza Solan Surdi, February 2, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Not having a clear vision

Entrepreneurs often choose the path of innovation, without realizing the roller coaster journey that comes with it. They will often live restless and changeable lives. But as they fearlessly travel down the risk-taking road, they make several mistakes which become beneficial lessons for the rest of us. They have their good days and bad days. But at the end of the ...

Today's entrepreneur: Jay Jamison

by Meliza Solan Surdi, January 31, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Aiming too low in their aspirations

Entrepreneurs 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 innovators. ...

Today's entrepreneur: Brian Wong

by Meliza Solan Surdi, January 28, 2011 | Comments

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No.1 mistake: Hubris

Entrepreneurs embrace being at the forefront of change. And, just by being there, they make a difference. We've recently created new profiles, specifically for innovators, to express themselves by sharing their interests, lessons learned, as well as bits and pieces of their unique journey. Today's entrepreneur is Brian Wong, founder and CEO of Kiip. One of the lessons 19-year-old Brian mentioned ...

Today's entrepreneur: Nick Such

by Meliza Solan Surdi, January 27, 2011 | Comments

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No.1 mistake: When they try to do everything themselves

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 ...

Today's investor:Tim Chang

by Meliza Solan Surdi, January 26, 2011 | Comments

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No.1 mistake: Over-focusing on short-term dilution/valuation, not building a world-class team

Our community is made up of trend-setting entrepreneurs, who deserve to be recognized. These entrepreneurs often choose the path of innovation without realizing the kind of lifestyle that comes with it. As they step out of their comfort zone and take risks, they will more often than not, make several mistakes which become valuable lessons for the rest of us. Vator's ...

Today's investor: Rajil Kapoor

by Meliza Solan Surdi, January 25, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Not hiring people better than themselves

Our community is made up of trend-setting entrepreneurs, who deserve to be recognized. These entrepreneurs often choose the path of innovation without realizing the kind of lifestyle that comes with it. As they step out of their comfort zone and take risks, they will more often than not, make several mistakes which become valuable lessons for the rest of us. Vator's ...

Today's Investor: Tod Francis

by Meliza Solan Surdi, January 24, 2011 | Comments

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No. 1 mistake: Not evolving fast enough

Entrepreneurs often choose the path of innovation, without realizing the kind of lifestyle that comes with it. As they courageously take risks, they will more often than not make several mistakes, which, fortunately, become valuable lessons for the rest of us. But let's not forget the investors, who also help entrepreneurs make those lessons we can all learn from, and ...

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