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The Lean LaunchPad at Stanford – Class 8
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Bootstrap your startup
I encounter hundreds of entrepreneurs who are looking to raise capital each week. Most of the time, Read More
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The Lean LaunchPad – class 7: Revenue model
The Stanford Lean LaunchPad class was an experiment in a new model of teaching startup entrepreneurship. With one week Read More
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The Lean LaunchPad at Stanford – Class 6
The Stanford Lean LaunchPad class was an experiment with a new model of teaching startup entrepreneurship. With two weeks Read More
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Mentors, coaches and teachers
When the student is ready, the master appears.— Buddhist Proverb Lots of entrepreneurs believe they want a mentor. Read More
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The Lean LaunchPad at Stanford – Class 5
The Stanford Lean LaunchPad class was an experiment in a new model of teaching startup entrepreneurship. This post is Read More
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Today’s Entrepreneur: Evan Bailyn
Entrepreneurs embrace being at the forefront of change. And, just by being there, they take several risks and Read More
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Today’s Entrepreneur: Jodi Wynn
Entrepreneurs often choose the path of innovation, without realizing the journey they set on. As they take risks Read More
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College and business will never be the same
Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school. Attributed to Albert Einstein, Mark Read More
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Today’s entrepreneur: Jay Jamison
Entrepreneurs will often live unstable lives. But as they courageously take risks, they’ll make several mistakes which become Read More
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Today’s investor:Tim Chang
Our community is made up of trend-setting entrepreneurs, who deserve to be recognized. These entrepreneurs often choose the Read More
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Ronen advises “people who should not listen”
Avner Ronen, CEO and founder of Boxee, set the tone for his talk at Vator Splash with one Read More
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How an organization gains leverage
Organizations can accomplish more by increasing the “impactfulness” of their employees. In general, there are three ways for Read More
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Top mistakes entrepreneurs make when pitching
I spoke with Cali Tran, a principal at North Bridge Venture Partners, at the September Vator Splash event, Read More
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Twitter CEO Dick Costolo’s lessons learned
Dick Costolo, who was just appointed Twitter CEO, stepped off the stage here at Vator Splash, where he Read More