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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.
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Tech Ranch Austin@kkoym @techranch
WHYENTREPRENEURSFAIL
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Tech Ranch Austin@kkoym @techranch
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Tech Ranch Austin@kkoym @techranch
MAY 19, 2008
“The Next American Frontier”
The Wall Street Journal
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The Venture Valley of Death
Valley of Death
seed funding
angel funding
venture funding
growth
time
profi
t
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THE ENEMY?
COMPETITION
CASHFLOW
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The Reality:
Unproven product
Unknown customer
Market not validated
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Story #1
Story #1
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The Perception
RATTLE SNAKE
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the unbuilt house
The Real Problem
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The Reinvention Roller Coaster: Risking the Present for a Powerful Future
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Story #2
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KILLER #2
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Combine these:
skills passion
market
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Three Elements of Motivation
AutonomyMasteryPurpose
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You’veGot to Go Pro
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Story #3
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Picking a fight you can’t win
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NEEDED
EXTRA
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DEMO SELL BUILD
CUSTOMER FOCUSED DELIVERY
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Its a great time to start a startup
We’re here to help@techranch
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JOIN OUR NEXTCAMPFIRE
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