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Dillon McDonald
Partner, Greenstart
San Luis Obispo,
California,
United States
Business owner, Employee, Investor
Member since May 23, 2011
VEQ: What is this?
Passionate entrepreneur who enjoys building something great and working with like-minded folks
Investor interests
| Investments made | Fee Fighters, Quirky, CarWoo, Trooval |
| Credentials | Accredited Investor |
I am a(n):
Passionate entrepreneur, average cyclist, still novice surfer. Partner @ Greenstart. Advisor @ Trooval.com
Companies I've founded or co-founded:
Jumpstart Automotive Media,
Startups I worked for:
OpenAuto.com, Jumpstart Automotive Media, Trooval
If you are an entrepreneur, why?
I love eating Ramen.
My favorite startups:
Greenstart, Quirky
What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?
Feeling utterly alone in your conviction, and yet knowing you are on to something special
What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs make?
Thinking they know the answer and not seeking feedback and help aggressively
What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?
Talk to your customers early and often. Build a strong network of advisors and mentors. Surround yourself with smarter people than you who will tell you when you are wrong. And listen to all of them.
