There are several reasons why entrepreneurs fail when building startups, yet MBA business books typically don't ever cover any of these issues. In this talk, Kevin will discuss what gets in the way of entrepreneurial success and what causes the greatest number of failures.
3. The Wall Street Journal
The Next American
Frontier
MAY 19, 2008
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4. The Venture Valley of Death
pro鍖t
growth
venture funding time
Valley of Death
angel funding
seed funding
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5. THE ENEMY?
COMPETITION
CASHFLOW
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6. The Reality:
Unknown customer
Unproven product
Market not validated
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7. Story #1
Story #1
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8. The Perception
RATTLE SNAKE
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9. The Real Problem
the unbuilt house
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10. The Reinvention Roller
Coaster: Risking the
Present for a Powerful
Future
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11. Story #2
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