Subscribe via Email
Follow Us On TwitterPosts Tagged ‘investor’
Words of Wisdom From Fred Wilson
by Scott Edward Walker on May 3rd, 2013
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we post a short video of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics.
More Words of Wisdom from Jeff Bezos
by Scott Edward Walker on February 14th, 2013
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we post a favorite video clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics. This week, we again present Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon.com and a truly extraordinary entrepreneur.
More Words of Wisdom from Steve Jobs
by Scott Edward Walker on January 23rd, 2013To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we post a short video of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics.
This week, we again present Steve Jobs in this brief, powerful clip for entrepreneurs. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Scott
More Words of Wisdom from Jack Dorsey
by Scott Edward Walker on October 31st, 2012
To 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 again present Jack Dorsey, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Twitter and Co-founder and CEO of Square, and indeed an extraordinary entrepreneur.
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.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Larry Page
by Scott Edward Walker on September 20th, 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 again present Larry Page, co-founder of Google and a brilliant entrepreneur.
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
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: Jeff Weiner
by Scott Edward Walker on July 5th, 2012To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we post a brief clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics. This week, we present Jeff Weiner, the CEO of LinkedIn and a very impressive leader.
In this interesting, two-minute podcast (courtesy of Bloomberg), Jeff shares some words of wisdom with respect to the role of senior leadership. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks, Scott
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: David Cowan
by Scott Edward Walker on June 28th, 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 David Cowan, a partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and a smart investor.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Randy Komisar of Kleiner Perkins
by Scott Edward Walker on June 20th, 2012
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series entitled “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we post a video clip of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics to help entrepreneurs succeed.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Drew Houston
by Scott Edward Walker on June 7th, 2012
To 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 Drew Houston, the founder and CEO of Dropbox and a very impressive entrepreneur.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Tim Cook
by Scott Edward Walker on May 30th, 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 Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple and an extraordinary leader.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Daniel Ek
by Scott Edward Walker on May 23rd, 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 Daniel Ek, the founder and CEO of Spotify and a brilliant, serial entrepreneur.
Congrats Zuck!
by Scott Edward Walker on May 17th, 2012To 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, in celebration of Facebook’s initial public offering tomorrow, we again present Mark Zuckerberg, an amazing, inspirational entrepreneur. Congrats Zuck! All the hard work and perseverance has paid-off.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Phil Libin
by Scott Edward Walker on May 3rd, 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 again present Phil Libin, co-founder and CEO of Evernote, and a bright and engaging entrepreneur.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: David Hornik
by Scott Edward Walker on April 19th, 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 David Hornik, a partner at August Capital and indeed a very smart investor. (Incidentally, David’s portfolio company, Splunk, just went public today.)
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Jack Dorsey
by Scott Edward Walker on April 12th, 2012
To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series entitled “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 again present Jack Dorsey, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Twitter and Co-founder and CEO of Square, and indeed an extraordinary entrepreneur.
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Steve Ballmer
by Scott Edward Walker on March 29th, 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 Steve Balmer, the CEO of Microsoft and an impressive, energetic leader.