1) The People - A real entrepreneur has a story, an ora and a passion(s)! She is an interesting person by her very nature. Entrepreneurs are unique in that they are limited only by determination and imagination not money or environment.
2) The Process - Building teams with vision and drive has got to be one of the most rewarding experiences. Leveraging knowledge from a group breeds a larger vision and more market opportunities.
3) The Fix - In startups, you can recognize a problem today and have it fixed by tomorrow, try doing that at Microsoft.
4) The Network - Entrepreneurs hire entrepreneurs, they are resourceful, crafty and creative, throw them all in one room long enough and they WILL find a way to make it work.
5) The Ambition - skills can be taught but ambition is contagious. Doing your best 150% of the time is par for the course at a great startup.
6) The MacGyver in Everyone - While most companies are full of Captain Mo, yours is full of MacGyvers (Minus the mullets). Give your team a locked safe, a toothpick and a shoe string and watch them go!
7) The Money - There usually isn't any, so it's obvious everyone is there because they want to be and not because they have to be. This brings out the best in your team.
8) The Learning - Startups are a crash course in business. College is great but this is the real deal.
9) The Camaraderie - You find out who you can really count on when your back is against the wall.
10) The FUN! - Startups are an emotional rollercoaster but are serious fun. I have experienced more personal growth in 2 months in a startup than in 4 years of college.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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