Shai Agassi,
SAP AG
Importance of Money
Agassi talks about the importance of money and its role in shaping the way entrepreneurs think about their businesses. An entrepreneur should not build a ...
Shai Agassi,
SAP AG
Physics of a Startup
Agassi explains the physics of startups. He draws an analogy between pendulum swings and corporations. Employees see kinetic energy, while the CEO sees potential energy. ...
Shai Agassi,
SAP AG
Three Circles of Happiness
Agassi talks about an inspirational encounter with renowned author Jim Collins, who told him about three circles of questions that would help him find happiness. ...
Shai Agassi,
SAP AG
Success, Failure and Timing
Shai Agassi, former Executive Board Member of SAP AG, explains that the difference between success and failure is timing. It is important that you persevere ...
Mark Jung,
IGN
A Startup and its Phases
Jung talks about the five different phases that a start-up will entail in its journey from inception to transition. Phase one is the start-up and ...
Mark Jung,
IGN
The Dysfunctional Team
Jung talks about the irregularities in team dynamics. He stresses that the timing of conflict is very important and one needs to work together as ...
Mark Jung,
IGN
Network Effect in Web-based Companies
Jung talks about the importance of empowering an entrepreneur's target audience in acquiring customers. Viral marketing is one of the ways to acquire and build ...
Mark Jung,
IGN
Team Selection in a Startup
Jung talks about the importance of selecting the right team in a startup. It is very important for a startup to have the right mix ...
Mark Jung,
IGN
Releasing Control in a Startup
Jung talks about one of the biggest challenges in the growth phase of a startup. Releasing and disseminating control is very essential for scaling companies. ...
Mark Jung,
IGN
Entrepreneurship is a Journey
Mark Jung, former Chief Operating Officer of Fox Interactive Media, explains that entrepreneurship is a journey that has to be experienced with all it's hardships. ...
Mark Jung,
IGN
The Dark Phase
Jung talks about the dark phase in a startup where entrepreneurs begin to question everything, including themselves. This is an important phase as it tests ...
William Perry,
Stanford University
Ph.D. in Mathematics and Secretary of Defense
Perry addresses the fact that an analytical way of thinking and approaching problems from his advanced degree in mathematics was a huge asset for his ...
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