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Venture Capitalists at Work – Part 1
by Scott Edward Walker on June 26th, 2012INTRODUCTION
I just finished reading the book Venture Capitalists at Work, which is a collection of solid interviews by Tarang Shah of certain highly-successful investors. I have set forth below some nuggets for entrepreneurs. This is part one of a three-part series. I hope entrepreneurs find a few of the quotes helpful and get a better understanding of how VC’s think. Thanks, Scott
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed: Brad Feld
by Scott Edward Walker on November 16th, 2011To 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 Brad Feld, the managing director at Foundry Group, and a very smart investor (and indeed impressive guy).
What Makes a Great Entrepreneur?
by Scott Edward Walker on January 19th, 2011Introduction
I’ve worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs over my 17+ years of practicing law, and clients and friends ask me all the time: “What makes a great entrepreneur? Why do some entrepreneurs make it and others fail? Hey Scott, what’s the secret sauce to being a successful entrepreneur?”
Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: “Passion Has a Funny Way of Trumping Logic”
by Scott Edward Walker on January 7th, 2011“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 entitled “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.” Each week, we post a short 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: Steve Case
by Scott Edward Walker on June 15th, 2010To Our Clients & Friends: Welcome to our weekly series entitled “Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed.” Each week, we post a short video interview or presentation of a successful entrepreneur, investor or business leader on a variety of topics to help entrepreneurs succeed.
Yesterday, we presented Tony Hsieh of Zappos. Today, as a bonus video, we present Steve Case, the co-founder and former CEO of AOL, and an extraordinary entrepreneur (courtesy of Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship Corner). Steve discusses (i) the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in this country; and (ii) the “3 P’s” – people, passion and perseverance (through the prism of his own career).
Please note that this video is a little longer than the others in this series, but well worth it. Thanks, Scott
Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs: Follow Your Passion
by Scott Edward Walker on May 14th, 2010“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 entitled “Motivational Clips for Entrepreneurs.” Each week, we post a short video or movie clip to inspire and motivate our fellow entrepreneurs. Why? Because it’s tough trying to build a company – and we all need a little juice to help us push the ball forward. I hope these videos are a little juice. Cheers, Scott