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Importance of Market, Skill and Passion in Entrepreneurship
2:39:26 - 2:42:41 (03:15)
The market, skills and passion are the three key elements for a successful entrepreneurial venture. Raising money should be viewed as hiring someone for the team and not just taking capital if it's available.
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In building a startup, it's important to consider the market, the skills needed to execute the idea, and the passion driving the venture.
2:39:26 - 2:40:32 (01:06)
Summary
In building a startup, it's important to consider the market, the skills needed to execute the idea, and the passion driving the venture. Focusing on practical solutions and considering evidence rather than emotion can help distinguish between a cool idea and a viable business opportunity.
ChapterImportance of Market, Skill and Passion in Entrepreneurship
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, they discuss the timing of funding and how it can affect startups.
2:40:32 - 2:41:35 (01:03)
Summary
In this podcast, they discuss the timing of funding and how it can affect startups. They mention that funding can be helpful or unhelpful depending on the people involved, including self-funding, and share their own experiences with funding from venture capitalists.
ChapterImportance of Market, Skill and Passion in Entrepreneurship
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Finding investors who are aligned with your startup's values and goals is crucial to avoid conflicts and to maintain a healthy work environment.
2:41:36 - 2:42:41 (01:05)
Summary
Finding investors who are aligned with your startup's values and goals is crucial to avoid conflicts and to maintain a healthy work environment. It is better to think of raising money as hiring someone for your team, which additionally provides the necessary pressure to do the right thing and remain honest.