Comments on: The Era of the Entrepreneur! http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/ International technology news, business & culture Thu, 24 May 2012 21:18:20 +0200 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Daniel Lew http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369725 Daniel Lew Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:24:11 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369725 Nothing in life is easy, but if you keep strong and never give up and continue your passion you will be able to achieve success sooner or later. <a href="http://www.keywordwinner.com" rel="nofollow">SEO Plugin</a> Nothing in life is easy, but if you keep strong and never give up and continue your passion you will be able to achieve success sooner or later.

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]]> By: 11 great resources for European start-up news http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369724 11 great resources for European start-up news Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:07:18 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369724 [...] a recent reaction to Jason Calacanis, a Romanian music site review, the Pope on Twitter, and some great advice for entrepreneurs in this [...] [...] a recent reaction to Jason Calacanis, a Romanian music site review, the Pope on Twitter, and some great advice for entrepreneurs in this [...]

]]> By: SEO Software http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369723 SEO Software Wed, 05 Nov 2008 05:14:12 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369723 Great post. This is definitely what I'm trying to live by with my current startup. Despite the downturn in the economy, there is always opportunity for those who can create value. We're getting traction -- users & cashflow -- and the investors are starting to knock on the door. Great post. This is definitely what I’m trying to live by with my current startup. Despite the downturn in the economy, there is always opportunity for those who can create value. We’re getting traction — users & cashflow — and the investors are starting to knock on the door.

]]> By: Chris Ritke http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369722 Chris Ritke Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:44:28 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369722 Back in the 1.0 days (or what would you call it?), I remember watching several of our competitors get VC funding. We were sure they would pound us into the ground. What happened? They imploded - well some did anyway. We kept chugging along and were finally bought. It was a scary and crazy ride. But well worth it in the end. And: I agree with thinking counter-cyclical - although I also think that it makes sense to watch for waves when they're in their infancy. Pick with care and then enjoy the ride. Back in the 1.0 days (or what would you call it?), I remember watching several of our competitors get VC funding. We were sure they would pound us into the ground. What happened? They imploded – well some did anyway. We kept chugging along and were finally bought. It was a scary and crazy ride. But well worth it in the end.

And: I agree with thinking counter-cyclical – although I also think that it makes sense to watch for waves when they’re in their infancy. Pick with care and then enjoy the ride.

]]> By: Timo Kouwenhoven http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369721 Timo Kouwenhoven Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:28:11 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369721 The notion of counter cyclical got me reminiscing about market economy and beta coefficients again. Trying to come up with some product or service with a solid base beta between 0 and 1 (long term), though with enough aspects with higher than 1 beta (short term) to stand out in the crowd of high return on investments. Serendipity, not luck, you mentioned several times. Sudden innovations, though based on being well positioned. VC's don't come ringing your doorbell, they must at least know you have a doorbell... Regarding point 5, I'd like to add: "Learn from others, but go to your own school" Regarding credit crunch, economic down-turn, ... I concur, smart tools and services are needed in survival kits as much as in turbo charge profit kits. The notion of counter cyclical got me reminiscing about market economy and beta coefficients again. Trying to come up with some product or service with a solid base beta between 0 and 1 (long term), though with enough aspects with higher than 1 beta (short term) to stand out in the crowd of high return on investments.

Serendipity, not luck, you mentioned several times. Sudden innovations, though based on being well positioned. VC’s don’t come ringing your doorbell, they must at least know you have a doorbell…

Regarding point 5, I’d like to add: “Learn from others, but go to your own school”

Regarding credit crunch, economic down-turn, … I concur, smart tools and services are needed in survival kits as much as in turbo charge profit kits.

]]> By: Ernst-Jan Pfauth http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369720 Ernst-Jan Pfauth Sun, 02 Nov 2008 10:42:08 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369720 More of these please! Thanks for sharing your experiences More of these please! Thanks for sharing your experiences

]]> By: humbleprogrammer's me2DAY http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369719 humbleprogrammer's me2DAY Sun, 02 Nov 2008 02:25:18 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369719 <strong>험블의 생각...</strong> The Era of the Enterpreneur. 사람들이 원하는 제품을 만드는 회사를 가지고 있다면, 그것에만 집중하라. 기업가에게 필요한것은 돈이 아닌, 피끓는 열정 뿐.... 험블의 생각…

The Era of the Enterpreneur. 사람들이 원하는 제품을 만드는 회사를 가지고 있다면, 그것에만 집중하라. 기업가에게 필요한것은 돈이 아닌, 피끓는 열정 뿐….

]]> By: Edo van Royen http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369718 Edo van Royen Sat, 01 Nov 2008 21:30:21 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369718 Truly great post, especially no. 5 hits home. Hats off ! Truly great post, especially no. 5 hits home. Hats off !

]]> By: Mathys van Abbe http://thenextweb.com/2008/11/01/the-era-of-the-entrepreneur/#comment-369717 Mathys van Abbe Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:11:13 +0000 http://thenextweb.org/?p=6385#comment-369717 Totally agree! Especially with 1 and 5. Really try to bootstrap your company as long as possible! This will not only give you the best position in negotiations with possible investors, but also learn you how to be as cost efficient as possible. (of course make sure you do have enough cash for bread and water to last during the negotiations :P) Don't avoid naysayers, just don't listen too hard! They usually are good filters for your plans and keep your vision wide... Totally agree! Especially with 1 and 5.

Really try to bootstrap your company as long as possible! This will not only give you the best position in negotiations with possible investors, but also learn you how to be as cost efficient as possible. (of course make sure you do have enough cash for bread and water to last during the negotiations :P)

Don’t avoid naysayers, just don’t listen too hard! They usually are good filters for your plans and keep your vision wide…

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