All Posts: ‘Motivational Speeches’

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “I Told A Good Story”

by Scott Edward Walker on May 4th, 2021

“The most powerful person in the world is the storyteller. The storyteller sets the vision, values and agenda of an entire generation that is to come.” -Steve Jobs

Welcome to our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Every few weeks, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate founders.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being a founder (particularly during this pandemic).  Indeed, whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice. 

Today’s video provides a little motivation from an award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, which every founder must learn to be.  As Elisa Schreiber (the marketing partner at Greylock) wrote a few years back in her article, “How founders can tell a great startup story”:

No matter the sector, I have found that the organizations who effectively tell their stories are the ones who can recruit the top talent, acquire long-term customers, and build brands that endure.

What is your story?

Your story is way more than a chronological history of your company. The biggest mistake most companies make is they start with the love story of the founders. (i.e. “My co-founder and I met when we worked together at Company X. We built these 3 successful products together and had had fun doing it, so we decided to build this new thing because we think there is a market for it.”) This is the absolute wrong foot to start on.

A great story about your company will succintly capture 1.) what you offer, 2.) to whom, and 3.) why you are different. Nailing this will set the path for every other decision you make going forward.

I hope you enjoy the video. Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “We Slept on the Couch” (via Elon Musk)

by Scott Edward Walker on January 24th, 2021

Welcome to our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Every week or two, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur; and whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

 

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Life Is a Game of Inches”

by Scott Edward Walker on November 15th, 2020

Welcome to our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Every week or two, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur (particularly during this pandemic).  Indeed, whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “All I Ask of Our Brethren Is That They Take Their Feet Off Our Necks”

by Scott Edward Walker on September 20th, 2020

Welcome to our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Every two or three weeks, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur (particularly during this pandemic).  Indeed, whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice – and rest in peace Justice Ginsburg! 

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “I’m Not Okay Waiting”

by Scott Edward Walker on August 9th, 2020

Welcome to our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Every couple of weeks, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur (particularly during this pandemic).  Indeed, whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Stay well, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Right Now, The New Is You” (via Steve Jobs)

by Scott Edward Walker on July 11th, 2020

Welcome to our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Every week or two, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur (particularly during this pandemic).  Indeed, whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “If You Want It, Go Get It.”

by Scott Edward Walker on May 9th, 2020

Welcome to our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Every two or three weeks, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur (particularly during this pandemic).  Indeed, whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Stay well, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “At Dawn I Will Prevail”

by Scott Edward Walker on March 15th, 2020

We all need a little inspiration during this difficult period.  Two days ago, the Italian Air Force sent an encourging message to the world via Luciana Pavarotti (singing Nessum Dorma).  Below is a translation of the last verse. 

Pass by, oh night!

Fade away, stars!

Fade away, stars!

At dawn I will prevail!

I will prevail, I will prevail!

Note: this post is part of our series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”

Stay well.

Scott

                               

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Work Like Hell” (via Elon Musk)

by Scott Edward Walker on November 23rd, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

“We Can Do More Than We Think We Can Do” (via Eliud Kipchoge)

by Scott Edward Walker on October 14th, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder; and whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Your Biggest Advantage Is That You Are Hungrier Than Your Competitor” (via Gary V)

by Scott Edward Walker on September 14th, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “It Didn’t Seem To Me Logical That It Was Not Possible”

by Scott Edward Walker on July 13th, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

“Before You Can Ever Reach Anything, You Have To Believe It” (via Draymond Green)

by Scott Edward Walker on June 2nd, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “This Is Your Time”

by Scott Edward Walker on May 11th, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “I Told You” (via Muhammad Ali)

by Scott Edward Walker on March 23rd, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

“If You Keep on Grinding, Anything Is Possible” (via Mark Cuban)

by Scott Edward Walker on February 11th, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “I Expect Nothing Less” (via Coach Bear Bryant)

by Scott Edward Walker on January 19th, 2019

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, iterating on your product or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Pure Perseverance” (via Steve Jobs)

by Scott Edward Walker on November 26th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being a founder or entrepreneur; and whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “You Were Lucky Enough to Be Born in This Era” (via Gary Vaynerchuk)

by Scott Edward Walker on November 5th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder — and whether you’re launching your startup, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “It’s Not Over Until I Win”

by Scott Edward Walker on September 12th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder — and whether you’re launching your startup, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “You Just Have to Keep Running Through the Walls” (via Mark Zuckerberg)

by Scott Edward Walker on August 11th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week or two, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder; and whether you’re launching your venture, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “If You’re not an Ass—-, this Company Dies”

by Scott Edward Walker on June 13th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder — and whether you’re launching your startup, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

 

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “3:30, I’m Up – I Always Beat the Sun Up” (via Bow Wow)

by Scott Edward Walker on April 8th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder — and whether you’re launching your startup, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

RIP Stephen Hawking: “Look Up at the Stars and Not Down at Your Feet”

by Scott Edward Walker on March 17th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur or founder — and whether you’re launching your startup, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott

Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “You Have to Be Willing to Sacrifice” (via Jason Calacanis)

by Scott Edward Walker on February 24th, 2018

Welcome to our weekly series “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.”  Each week, we share a favorite video clip to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs.  Why?  Because we know how tough it is being an entrepreneur — and whether you’re launching your startup, trying to iterate on your business model or raising funds, you need a little juice to help you push the ball forward.  I hope these videos are a little juice.  Cheers, Scott