Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders

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A candid exploration of the entrepreneurial journey where informed leaders share personal stories of the secrets and setbacks behind real success.

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Bonny Simi (Jet Blue & Joby Aviation) – An Entrepreneurial Mindset—Applied to You [ETL Looks Back]

Bonny Simi, JetBlue Technology Ventures

In this 2016 conversation, Bonny Simi—Olympian, airline pilot, venture capitalist, and entrepreneur—explains how success is built on curiosity,… Read More

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Nicole Hu, One Concern

Convince Yourself It’s Worth It

Before jumping into business, make sure you have both an enthusiastic market and a strong internal commitment.

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Nicole Hu, One Concern

Find Insight in Rejection

Be self-critical without abandoning your optimism.

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Nicole Hu, One Concern

Set a High Bar for Values

Don’t overlook value mismatches, even with rockstar job candidates.

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Nicole Hu, One Concern

Strategies to Fight Disaster [Entire Talk]

First, recognize the problem. Then, take steps to turn it into a company.

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Nicole Hu , One Concern

Strategies to Fight Disaster [Entire Talk]

First, recognize the problem. Then, take steps to turn it into a company.

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Nicole Hu, One Concern

Grill Your Investors

Don’t shy away from asking potential investors some tough questions.

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Nicole Hu, One Concern

Get Scrappy

Obsess over the problem before the technology.

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Ritu Narayan, Zūm

Sustaining a Startup’s Growth

It takes more than technology to sustain a technology startup.

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Ritu Narayan, Zūm

Solve Your Own Problem

To find a business idea that motivates you, ask: How could technology make your own life better?

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Ritu Narayan, Zūm

Focus on a Hesitant Customer

Dodge roadblocks by asking the right questions.

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Ritu Narayan, Zūm

Take Risks to Land the Right Investor

A bird in the hand isn't always worth two in the bush.

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Ritu Narayan, Zūm

Resumes Don’t Build Companies

Hire for cultural fit, not just credentials.

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Ritu Narayan, Zūm

Growth Can Mean Depth, Not Just Scope

Find the right time to scale.

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Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders

About this Series

The Latest

Bonny Simi (Jet Blue & Joby Aviation) – An Entrepreneurial Mindset—Applied to You [ETL Looks Back]

All Media

Convince Yourself It’s Worth It

Find Insight in Rejection

Set a High Bar for Values

Strategies to Fight Disaster [Entire Talk]

Video Clips

Recognize the Right Problem

Convince Yourself It's Worth It

Find Insight in Rejection

Set a High Bar for Values

Grill Your Investors

Get Scrappy

Grill Your Investors

Get Scrappy

Sustaining a Startup’s Growth

Solve Your Own Problem

Focus on a Hesitant Customer

Take Risks to Land the Right Investor

Resumes Don’t Build Companies

Growth Can Mean Depth, Not Just Scope

Giving to STVP

Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders

About this Series

The Latest

Bonny Simi (Jet Blue & Joby Aviation) – An Entrepreneurial Mindset—Applied to You [ETL Looks Back]

All Media

Convince Yourself It’s Worth It

Find Insight in Rejection

Set a High Bar for Values

Strategies to Fight Disaster [Entire Talk]

Video Clips

Recognize the Right Problem

Convince Yourself It's Worth It

Find Insight in Rejection

Set a High Bar for Values

Grill Your Investors

Get Scrappy

Grill Your Investors

Get Scrappy

Sustaining a Startup’s Growth

Solve Your Own Problem

Focus on a Hesitant Customer

Take Risks to Land the Right Investor

Resumes Don’t Build Companies

Growth Can Mean Depth, Not Just Scope

Giving to STVP

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