What Next? Digital Business in the Era of the Entrepreneur
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Feb 8, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Mike Lazerow, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Golf.com and Buddy Media, shares insights from his journey and new book. He highlights how AI and no-code platforms are democratizing entrepreneurship, allowing diverse voices to thrive. Mike emphasizes the crucial balance between passion and persistence in the entrepreneurial journey. The conversation also touches on the rise of purpose-driven businesses among younger generations and the evolving dynamics of leadership in a hybrid work environment.
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Entrepreneurship Boom
- New businesses are booming due to lower overhead costs and powerful tools like AI.
- Entrepreneurship is becoming the true American pastime, empowering individuals.
Platforms as Franchisors
- Platforms like Facebook and Etsy are the new franchisors, offering proven systems and brand value.
- They provide cost-effective customer reach, playbooks, and easier trend leveraging.
Family Business Inspiration
- Michael's grandfather, father, and stepfather all had successful non-tech businesses.
- This inspired them to write a book about entrepreneurship for everyone, not just tech founders.
