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Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “We Are the Hunter”
by Scott Edward Walker on October 26th, 2012“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
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 a venture, trying to execute 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
“I Want To Inspire the Next Generation” (via Felix Baumgartner)
by Scott Edward Walker on October 19th, 2012Welcome 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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Words of Wisdom from Jeff Bezos
by Scott Edward Walker on October 17th, 2012
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we share a brief video clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of relevant topics. This week, we again present Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon.com and an extraordinary entrepreneur.
“Stick Your Chest Out, Keep Your Head Up and Handle It”
by Scott Edward Walker on October 5th, 2012“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Mark Zuckerberg
by Scott Edward Walker on October 4th, 2012
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we post a short video clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics. This week, we again present Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of Facebook and a brilliant entrepreneur.
Walker Twitter Highlights: September 24th – October 1st
by Scott Edward Walker on October 3rd, 2012I’m using Twitter as a form of micro-blogging to share interesting blog posts, articles and podcasts relating to entrepreneurship and startups, M&A and legal issues. Below are my five most popular tweets (via bit.ly) for the past week and a couple of blog-related tweets. If you’d like to see all of my tweets (or an RSS feed of them), you can do so here. Cheers, Scott
“If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It”
by Scott Edward Walker on September 28th, 2012Welcome 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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Arnold Schwarzenegger
by Scott Edward Walker on September 27th, 2012
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we share a favorite clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or leader on a variety of topics. This week, we present Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former Governor of California and a former professional bodybuilder, movie star, author and investor.
“The Power Comes From Within”
by Scott Edward Walker on September 21st, 2012Welcome 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 a venture, trying to execute 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: “There Are No Limits But Your Own”
by Scott Edward Walker on September 14th, 2012Welcome 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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Walker Twitter Highlights: September 3rd – 9th
by Scott Edward Walker on September 10th, 2012I’m using Twitter as a form of micro-blogging to share interesting blog posts, articles and podcasts relating to entrepreneurship and startups, M&A and legal issues. Below are my five most popular tweets (via bit.ly) for the past week and a few blog-related tweets. If you’d like to see all of my tweets (or an RSS feed of them), you can do so here. Cheers, Scott
“Give Your Dream a Round of Applause”
by Scott Edward Walker on September 7th, 2012Welcome 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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Jim Goetz
by Scott Edward Walker on August 29th, 2012To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we share a favorite video of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics. This week, we present Jim Goetz, a partner at Sequoia Capital and a smart, impressive investor.
In this solid, 25-minute clip followed by Q&A (courtesy of the Startup School), Jim initially discusses some of Sequoia’s successful investments and the respective founders and their struggles. The overriding takeaway is inspirational: “The spectacular companies start with people like yourself.” He then discusses the importance of a “unique and compelling” idea; and closes with an interesting discussion about timing. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Scott
Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Pain Is Temporary”
by Scott Edward Walker on August 27th, 2012“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Walker Twitter Highlights: July 23rd – August 5th
by Scott Edward Walker on August 6th, 2012I’m using Twitter as a form of micro-blogging to share interesting blog posts, articles and podcasts relating to entrepreneurship and startups, M&A and legal issues. Below are my five most popular tweets (via bit.ly) for the past two weeks and a few blog-related tweets. If you’d like to see all of my tweets (or an RSS feed of them), you can do so here. Cheers, Scott
Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Let’s Do It”
by Scott Edward Walker on August 3rd, 2012Welcome 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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Ann Miura-Ko
by Scott Edward Walker on August 2nd, 2012To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we share a favorite video clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics.
This week, we present Ann Miura-Ko, a co-founding partner at FLOODGATE, a lecturer in the School of Engineering at Stanford University (where she received her PhD) and “the most powerful woman in startups” according to Forbes.
In this interesting, brief clip (courtesy of Startup Grind), Ann shares some solid nuggets for founders, including the importance of (i) authenticity, (ii) seeing a path through obstacles and (iii) a “singular focus and drive.” I hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Scott
Venture Capitalists at Work – Part 2
by Scott Edward Walker on July 31st, 2012INTRODUCTION
This is part 2 of my series on Venture Capitalists at Work, which is a solid collection of interviews by Tarang Shah of certain highly-successful investors. Below are some more nuggets for entrepreneurs; and, in case you missed it, you can check out part 1 here. Cheers, Scott
“Greatness Is a Lot of Small Things Done Well” (via Ray Lewis)
by Scott Edward Walker on July 27th, 2012“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
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 a venture, trying to execute 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
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Ann Winblad
by Scott Edward Walker on July 25th, 2012To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we share a favorite video clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics. This week, we present Ann Winblad, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners.
In this brief clip (courtesy of Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship Corner), Ann discusses the importance of startups identifying and testing its core assumptions. Indeed, this is a critical point that many founders overlook. I hope you enjoy it. Many thanks, Scott
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Marissa Mayer
by Scott Edward Walker on July 18th, 2012
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we share a favorite video of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics. This week, we present Marissa Mayer, the new CEO of Yahoo! and a very smart engineer.
“You Just Have to Keep Going, Believing You Will Make It”
by Scott Edward Walker on July 13th, 2012“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar
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 a venture, trying to execute 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
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