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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Feb 7

Know your numbers — unit economics, marketing metrics, market size, etc. - and do a lot of trial runs with your partners or other mentors/advisors. They'll be able to poke holes and help you think through the tough questions you'll inevitably get. #entrepreneur

Mike Mayer, co-founder and co-CEO of Windmill, shares how an annoying struggle with an air conditioning unit sparked the idea for an innovative air quality company.

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7 Startup Secrets from a Successful Serial Entrepreneur and Founder

Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Feb 6

A clear and powerful vision is the foundation of any successful enterprise. “Trust your gut and protect your vision relentlessly—no one else holds the keys to your success like you and everyone who shares your fire,” says Matzorkis. #entrepreneur

A clear and powerful vision is the foundation of any successful enterprise.

The Simplest Way to Get More Girls to Become Entrepreneurs, According to a Study of 750,000+ Teens

Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Feb 4

A massive recent study suggested a simple but powerful way individuals can help close the female entrepreneurship gap (or just nudge girls in their orbit to dream of starting a business): Make sure teen girls spend time with entrepreneurs. #entrepreneur #women

Women are still less likely to start businesses than men, but a massive new study found a simple way to get more girls to become entrepreneurs.

1000+ ChatGPT prompts for entrepreneurs

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Feb 2

Here are 1000+ prompts for entrepreneurs. Copy and paste each one straight into ChatGPT, edit to suit your business, and see what comes out. For each group of prompts, keep the chat window open so your information carries through. #entrepreneur #chatgpt

ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but only if you know how to prompt effectively. Here are 1000+ prompts for entrepreneurs. Copy and paste each one straight into ChatGPT, edit to suit your business, and see...

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 31

“My marriage is taking a hit, my family doesn’t see me, I get home and I’m exhausted working for less than minimum wage,” Gil said. “Entrepreneurship was starting to feel more like a trap and less like a freedom.” #entrepreneur

41-year-old's business brought in $1 million in its first year—then he quit to take a 9-to-5 job instead

Carlos Gil's sneaker store brought in $1 million in its first year — but entrepreneurship didn't make him as happy as he'd expected, he says.

Key Tips to Succeed as a Female Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 30

Whether building a customer base, forging partnerships, or leading a team, trust is essential. It’s hard to earn and easy to lose, so I prioritize transparency, consistency, and delivering on promises. #entrepreneur #leadership #trust

Transform industries, establish trusted brands, and accelerate growth like Fran Maier, the visionary behind Match.com and BabyQuip.

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 28

'How are you going to push our company goals? What innovation are they bringing to the table?' are questions Gore wants to look for in a candidate. 'Asking what we are doing "wrong" is a way to see if a candidate has actively thought about problem solving and how to move the company forward.'

The interview question a entrepreneur who's hired hundreds always asks

A successful founder has one key question she always asks potential employees at their job interviews.

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3 Documentaries Every Entrepreneur Must Watch

Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 25

Winning the entrepreneurship game doesn’t mean losing yourself in the process. These three documentaries provide powerful lessons that every entrepreneur must absorb to avoid becoming the next burnout statistic. #entrepreneur

Learn from successful business people what to do—and not do—to become successful.

The Nexus of Innovation | Entrepreneur

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 22

Kerslake shares the surprising realities of entrepreneurship, the sacrifices it demands, and the misconceptions he's encountered along the way. His candid reflections reveal the human side of building a business and offer lessons for anyone aspiring to follow a similar path.

Entrepreneurship, at its core, is a personal journey as much as it is a professional one. Few exemplify this duality better than Paul Kerslake, founder and CEO of N3xus Global.

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4 Business Books All Entrepreneurs Should Read

Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 21

This book made me rethink how I approach difficult conversations and how I build trust within my team. One of the most powerful takeaways was the idea that vulnerability isn't a weakness; it's a strength that can foster innovation, collaboration and growth. #entrepreneur #books

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Billionaire LinkedIn co-founder: 3 traits help you succeed as an entrepreneur—No. 1 is 'insanely great ambition'

Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 19

“Insanely great ambition” particularly stands out, Hoffman said. When choosing a founder to invest in, he’s drawn to someone with the mindset of “I’m shooting for the moon” and “If I’m successful, I will transform the industry.” #entrepreneur #ambition

LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman says that being ambitious, resilient and a good planner can set great entrepreneurs apart from all others.

6 Tips on Being a Successful Entrepreneur | John Mullins | TED

Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 17

Sometimes, you need to break the rules to innovate — but which ones? Entrepreneurship professor John Mullins shares six counter-conventional mindsets for entrepreneurs looking to think strategically, navigate challenges and change the world. #entrepreneur

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 11

There are a million challenges to starting a business. Is there a compelling idea with a big enough market? Are customers ready to buy your product or service? Do you have some differentiation that will make your product stand out or protect you from competitors? #entrepreneur #startup

Murray Low on Starting A Business

There are a million challenges.

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 9

Entrepreneurs walk a thin line between telling compelling stories and peddling lies — which can lead to the “deception trap.” Framing the future can easily turn into a vicious cycle of expanding deceit if expectations cannot be met and entrepreneurs attempt to deliver at all costs. #entrepreneur

How Founders Can Avoid the Deception Trap

Entrepreneurs walk a razor-thin line between telling compelling stories and peddling lies — a misstep can easily lead to slipping into what the authors call the “deception trap.” It starts when entrep...

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 5

Countless individuals have launched thriving businesses well beyond the age of 50, harnessing the power of their life experiences, and determination. From iconic figures like Colonel Sanders of KFC to more recent and localised success stories, age has proven to be no barrier to innovation.

Too old to be an entrepreneur? Here are 10 superstar entrepreneurs who started over 50 | EU-Startups

As we step into the New Year, the passage of time often brings reflections on the perceived advantages of youth and the challenges of ageing. However, one

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Jan 2

Stevenson tells Big Think, is that entrepreneurs have to be able “to convey a future vision of the world and then help people believe that vision of the world is possible.” #entrepreneur #startup #persuasion

How to Convince People to Invest in You

In order to be successful, you need to do more than just design a good product. You need to be persuasive.

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Dec 30

“Don’t go to the previous generation to figure out what you should be doing 20 years from now,” he said in a recent episode of “The Path” video series. “Go look at what the kids are doing. Go look at what a 16-year-old boy is doing [and] what he might want in 10 years.” #entrepreneur #inspiration

38-year-old self-made billionaire's No. 1 tip for aspiring entrepreneurs: Pay attention to ‘what the kids are doing’

Nikhil Kamath, co-founder of brokerage firm Zerodha, says you should pay attention to what kids are doing for inspiration as an emerging entrepreneur.

I’m a billionaire entrepreneur at 34 — this is my easy secret to success

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Dec 27

“Start with a problem, not a perceived opportunity,” Jain said. “Those are two very different things. I think one of the most dangerous things that happened to entrepreneurship was that business school graduates started going into entrepreneurship." #entrepreneurship #startup

Putting people over profit can be surprisingly lucrative.

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Dec 26

Starting a new business is an ambitious yet risky endeavor. Let's delve into the common pitfalls and risks many startups encounter and explore the secrets to effective startup risk management, helping a select few to navigate and mitigate these challenges. #startup #entrepreneur #risk

Risk Management in Business: A Guide for Startups

Proper startup risk management is integral for staying on the safe side. Learn about the most common startup risk scenarios and how to manage business risk.

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Dec 24

In order to inspire others and convince them to suspend their disbelief, you must celebrate, through language, the idea above yourself. Treat the idea as if it were a character you were embodying on the stage. #entrepreneur #acting

How Entrepreneurship Is Like Acting

Entrepreneurship, like theater, requires you to imagine something that doesn't exist. Hollywood star Jeffrey Wright explains how his training on the stage prepared him to found a mineral company and n...

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Entrepreneurship @entrepreneurship.bsky.social · Dec 23

Entrepreneurs need to stay ahead by incorporating cutting-edge tools that maximize productivity, streamline operations, and enhance customer engagement. The competitive landscape of 2025 will reward those who harness the right technologies to drive business development. #entrepreneur #technology

5 Must-Have Technologies for Entrepreneurs in 2025

Drive your business development further with tech solutions.