Kevin Cimring

Co-founder and joint CEO of Jemstep, a Silicon Valley start-up that takes the complexity out of investing by using technology to evaluate and identify your best investment options.

Website: http://kevinsgreatadventure.blogspot.com/
Los Altos, California, United States
Member since February 05, 2012

About

I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

Love starting and creating impactful new businesses that address a real need. I enjoy the early stages of a company - they are often the most dynamic, creative and fun, although they can be the most difficult also.

My favorite startups:

zendesk, splunk, instagram, quora

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

Frustrating: I want it designed, developed and deployed today. It can't be designed, developed and deployed today.
Rewarding: Seeing ordinary people benefit from the services we develop.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

Too often I have seen entrepreneurs jump into a product without having done sufficient market research and planning. Doing upfront research on demand, competitors, scaleability etc is critical but often not implemented amidst all the enthusiasm for a new idea.

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

Persist, persist, persist

Full bio

Entrepreneur and executive. Co-founder and joint CEO of Jemstep, a Silicon Valley start-up that takes the complexity out of investing by using technology to evaluate and identify your best investment options, helping you achieve success and reach your financial goals.You can follow Jemstep on Twitter@Jemstep and read its blog here http://www.jemstep.com/blog/.