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Whether to bring a friend as co-founder or founding team?

Benison Thomas Looking for Entreprenuers expertised in Marketing , Fundraising

July 27th, 2017

Entreprenuer are not for people who look for options in there life. If you are inviting your friend who is looking for options, likely is in months... More

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What's the best approach to try to pitch a service to a large chain restaurant?

Louis roger entrepreneur / creator / developer in food retail

July 27th, 2017

Hi John, I'll suggest first to start with a pilot outlet project on your own, as a base and a reference to be able to sell it as a franchise on a... More

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What are the pros and cons of a Co-Innovation Partnership with a perspective client?

zach boldyga I start companies and travel a lot!

Last updated on July 27th, 2017

Maurice - I encountered a similar situation 3-4 years ago when I was learning b2b sales / business development on-the-fly in the US healthcare space.... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Karina Djie

July 27th, 2017

When I decided to start my own business, this was my question too. Most of replies I got said: jump in, ask questions, learn all you need to know... More

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What role does networking play in the startup's success?

Michael Iroegbu Cofounder and CEO, Coral Music

July 27th, 2017

The founder of a Tech start up does have to commit to networking also, we really cannot do without that. There are numerous benefits attached to having... More

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When should you quit your full time job and start building your business?

SRDC Bangladesh Managing Partner and CEO of SRDC, a research, training and consultancy firms in Bangladesh

July 26th, 2017

I am similar to your condition......My business is requiring full support from me.

Question · Board Evaluation · Board Management

What constitutes a strong board of directors?

Oluwatoyin Egedi Founder, Rullion Capacity Builders, help women start profitable businesses

Last updated on July 26th, 2017

I recently applied for funding from an investment bank and I was told that I did not have a strong board for my company. What constitutes a strong... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Sean Fuller

July 26th, 2017

Well from my experience, I had to refocus, retool then try again in another venture. So after my first start up failed. I got a Job and didn't work... More

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What is the most efficient way to sell a cancer recovery guide to hospitals to distribute to their patients?

Kostas Trakas I want to make healthy behaviours addictive.

July 26th, 2017

Hi Lisa, If you can find a pharma company that is launching a new drug in the particular cancer your material covers, that's a great fit. The only... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

oloruntoba aluko Daring and resolute in the face of challenges

July 26th, 2017

I want to believe that the word faith is used in synonyms to resolute mind.... You don't apply religious mind to business or else you keep a dissapointed... More

Question · Healthcare · Product Marketing

What is the most efficient way to sell a cancer recovery guide to hospitals to distribute to their patients?

Lisa Lurie Co Founder & CEO, Cancer Be Glammed,

July 26th, 2017

I have just published a unique recovery guide for female cancer patients. It is an excellent support tool for oncologists, oncology nurses, and nurse... More

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Leonard Pieper Startup Enthusiast & Cofounder

July 26th, 2017

- go networking and connect with the right people - be ready to walk the extra mile - be passioned in what you are doing - listen to feedback, evaluate... More

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Do VCs ever provide endorsements to earlier stage ventures they're monitoring for future investment?

Raphael Socher Innovator with a vision. Trained engineer.

July 26th, 2017

Odds are on that if they're giving you the A-pass they're not willing to endorse you at this point. Otherwise they'd invest themselves.

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Whether to bring a friend as co-founder or founding team?

Saad Qayyum self made man

July 26th, 2017

First identify why he had to quit the job , and discuss with him your startup idea to identify how will his skills be useful for your startup does... More

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How should I go about acquiring ownership of the business that I work for?

Joseph Roos

July 25th, 2017

You should sit with him and your CFO to build a realistic 5 year projection based on the previous 3 years of historical performance. You would then... More

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What are entrepreneurs of failed startups doing?

Maxine Pierson INTERIM CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/ VP Investor

July 25th, 2017

They startup another one

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What is your best advice for first time entrepreneurs?

Sambit Ghosh Self-propelled & Dynamic Electrical Engineer,having knowledge of Project Engineering,Sales&Marketing

July 25th, 2017

One should know about his/her capability. You can't be succeeded in each and every business segment of this world. Don't follow the flow. It would... More

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What industries are untapped for entrepreneurs and ready for disruption?

Jason D Bulsa

July 25th, 2017

Jackson Paper Mill in Seville, Tn has to be 100 years old and still running!

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Looking for a suggestion on biz arrangements with adding a co-founder

Dane Madsen Organizational and Operational Strategy Consultant

July 25th, 2017

If you expect the co-founder to be the primary on the strategy while you run the consulting company, then this person needs the ability and authority... More