Entrepreneurs, and those who work at startups, are a special part of the workforce.

They embrace innovation and disruption. They live on the edge, and, at times, chase the latest shiny object. But their willingness to fail and try something new often enable them to make a big difference.  

The Vator community is made up of these unique people. To that end, we’ve changed our user profiles to allow entrepreneurs to express their interests and lessons about entrepreneurship. 

These profiles will allow us to highlight an entrepreneur every day.

Today’s entrepreneur is Mark Goldstein.

I am:  an Entrepreneur

Name companies you’ve founded or co-founded:

Reality Online, Impulse Buy Network, NetAngels, Bluelight, GreenUp, Home Account, Loyalty Lab

Name companies you’ve invested in:

(all of mine), Miasole, Nanosolar, Qik, Salesforce, YottaQ, StyleSeat, Support Software, and 10 or so others

If you are an entrepreneur, why?

I want to change the world.

List your favorite startups:

Badgeville, KiiP, Causes, Hawkeye Brewing

What’s most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

The highs
The lows
The sales win, the client losses.

What’s the No. 1 mistake entrepreneur’s make?

Hiring badly

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

Know your partner(s)-inside and out
Understand the motivations of your investors and stakeholders
Don’t partner too early

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