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What Makes an Entrepreneur? Four Letters: JFDI

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This is part of my Startup Advice series. This person was educated at the best US schools and had worked for a top-tier strategy consulting firm – one of the big 3. With a CEO that likable, smart, educated and accomplished it made board members squirm that I was willing to call bullshit. Analysis Paralysis.

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Are MBAs Necessary for Start-ups or VC?

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I told people privately my perfect spec: computer science undergrad from MIT (or any other great school), 2-years at McKinsey but no more than that (I love the analytical framework that the top strategy consulting firms provide. My first job after college was as a developer at Andersen Consulting. MBA fine, but not required.

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It Depends: Why the right fundraising strategy for your startup is never a straight answer.

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For example, I’m more than happy to fund something that is pre-product except if you’re in a notoriously difficult to sell into industry, like small businesses, government, or education. When you read fundraising advice to founders, think about how much blanket statements would make sense for real estate.

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Never Hire Job Hoppers. Never. They Make Terrible Employees

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This is part of my startup advice series. It’s still important advice for startup founders and something that I’m passionate about. I then really quickly race through looking for some minimum qualifications such as companies for which they worked, education, grades, etc. This post isn’t going to be popular.

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Choose Your VC Investor Carefully

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This is part of my ongoing series Startup Advice. Many years ago I worked at Andersen Consulting, originally developing software for large corporations and then as a strategy consultant. Much bad came out of this period including my cynicism for consultants. the owners of Andersen Consulting). Let me explain.

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How to Not Suck at a Group Presentation

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OK, hold back on your consulting humor. Don’t confuse this with a tour-de-force education on the finer details of how your company operations. You’re there to leave an impression – not to educate. Tags: Entrepreneur Advice Start-up Advice Startup Advice. But seriously her book is spot on.

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Lessons from the Trenches: One Founder’s Candid Look at Bootstrapping

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To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. Registered with both FINRA and SEC, Equifund is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and educating investors. and more articles from the EO blog.

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