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Building a company and family, the responsibility cloak, mistakes and setting irrevocable guidelines | Nick Soman (father of 2, Decent, Gusto, Amazon)

Startup Dad

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How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur

Uber CEO Travis Kalanick's parents were disappointed when he didn't follow in their footsteps as a doctor. But they're proud of him now, and send him an annual email with tips on how not to do what he did. "I listened to them maybe more than I've ever listened to them about anything," says Kalanick.

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