I own 2 software companies that are worth about $100 million combined.
But before I started those, I failed with 8 businesses.
Here are 10 lessons I learned from losing that helped me eventually win:
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Analytical skills didn’t come easily for me.
In college, my least favorite classes were quantitative... It was a miracle I even scraped by.
Luckily, I found a way through.
11 concepts to sharpen your analytical thinking:
Crazy Story:
One time we had to stop a cold email campaign because we were actually getting too many replies...
(80% open rate & 62% reply rate)
Below is the exact cold email so you can steal it:
7. Promote your work shamelessly.
It's your job to communicate the value and impact of your work ― no one else is going to do it for you.
h/t @SahilBloom
5. Build skills that are rarely found together.
Example:
Storytelling is a pretty common skill.
So is data analysis.
But when you combine both - you've got an extremely rare and valuable skillset.
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The first years of your career are brutal.
You're on your own and you have no clue what you're doing.
I wish I had a guide back then ― so I made my own.
And I went from 0 to VP in 3 years.
Here are 11 principles to accelerate your career now:
Although it has come to an end. I’m sure there will be more aspiring young ones or no matter what age is who’d like to start their own startups because of this. Very inspiring event kudos to organizers!
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I’m a tad bit sad that this event has come to an end but the legacy that it will left behind will be forever in the attendees’ heart.
Padayon future Entrepreneurs!
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The art of storytelling tells us that no one will know if you didn't share it. Ever since the early modern era, no business will last if they don't know how to tell stories.
And, a great way to tell stories is through pitching.
WHAT'S YOUR STORY?
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