Powered by

This presentation consists of highlights from the interview with Moe Abdou,

founder & host of 33voices®.

Passionate about foreign affairs, entrepreneurship, and writing, Elmira has spent the past two decades working on foreign policy, interna-

tional development, and with startups worldwide. She is the co-found-er of Foreign Policy Interrupted and a lecturer at New York University.

Elmira Bayrasli@endeavoringE

Co-founder of Foreign Policy Interrupted

Entrepreneurship is beyond just technology and startups; it’s about change and renewal.

Ask yourself, “What important problem is no one solving?”

Insight #1

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Immense focus on building culture

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Leveraging networks

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Creating collaborative spaces

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Collaborating with competition

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Leading with values

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Igniting greatness in others

Insight #2

Observe fast growing companies abroad and you’ll recognize these seven patterns:

Powered by technology

Insight #3

“You must understand your mistakes. Study the hell out of them. You’re not going to have the chance of making the same mistake again

— you can’t step into the river again at the same place and the same time - but you will

have the chance of making a similar mistake.”- Andy Grove on mistakes

Insight #4

Entrepreneurs who go farther understand that building an enduring business isn’t as much about geeks and techies, More so, it’s about inspired management with

the ability to build and grow teams.

Insight #5

Next time you find yourself frustrated about the perceived lack of available talent, remember

Emerson’s words and groom your own pipeline: “Every artist was first an amateur”

Insight #6

Constraints ignite ingenuity; embrace them and let them guide you towards smarter solutions.

Insight #7

Rather than ideas, than profits, than publicity, always start with values,

for that’s where your truth lies.

Insight #8

“Today is cruel. Tomorrow is crueler. And the day after tomorrow is beautiful.”

- Jack Ma on not giving up

Insight #9

A mentor is someone who creates context that shows you what to think ‘about’ vs what to ‘think.’ Remember

these words from Vinod Khosla:Knowing whose advice to take and on what topic is the single most important

decision an entrepreneur can make.

Insight #10

Success breeds complacency and consistency is not a goal. Remember to keep at bay the four

beasts that inevitably devour their keeper: Ego, Envy, Avarice, and Ambition.

Reflect - How much are your decision making is guided

by your values?

tweet us!

Get the book

If you have a question, submit it to33voices Q&A for a direct answer from one of our founders or thought leaders.

CONNECT WITH US!

Tell us what you thinkJenna@33voices.com

Presentation created by Chase Jennings

Insights by Moe Abdou

LEARN MORE