

What I learned about Failure after 26 Years of Research at Harvard |Tom Eisenmann | EO
Aug 26, 2025
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What I learned about Failure after 26 Years of Research at Harvard |Tom Eisenmann
Hello, I'm Yunjoo Shin, the producer at EO.
Today, our topic is the oftenoverlooked aspect of startups: failures.
While we frequently hear about the success stories of startups, the world of business is also filled with untold stories of failure. In fact, statistics suggest that more than twothirds of startup ventures ultimately meet with failure. This means that, statistically speaking, your own startup is at risk of encountering setbacks as well.
Tom Eisenmann is a professor of Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School, who is often referred to as "the Professor of Failureโ.Tom has dedicated the past decade to researching the common patterns that lead to startup failures, as well as how these pitfalls can be avoided. His findings are encapsulated in his book, "Why Startups Fail," which offers a comprehensive insight into the world of startup failures.
Let's explore how Tom emphasizes the importance of learning from these failures.
02:00 Good Failure vs Bad Failure
02:45 Early Startups Failure Pattern
08:34 Learning from Failures
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Today, our topic is the oftenoverlooked aspect of startups: failures.
While we frequently hear about the success stories of startups, the world of business is also filled with untold stories of failure. In fact, statistics suggest that more than twothirds of startup ventures ultimately meet with failure. This means that, statistically speaking, your own startup is at risk of encountering setbacks as well.
Tom Eisenmann is a professor of Entrepreneurship at Harvard Business School, who is often referred to as "the Professor of Failureโ.Tom has dedicated the past decade to researching the common patterns that lead to startup failures, as well as how these pitfalls can be avoided. His findings are encapsulated in his book, "Why Startups Fail," which offers a comprehensive insight into the world of startup failures.
Let's explore how Tom emphasizes the importance of learning from these failures.
02:00 Good Failure vs Bad Failure
02:45 Early Startups Failure Pattern
08:34 Learning from Failures
EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. We're looking for more inspiring stories of entrepreneurs all over the world, so don't hesitate to contact us! :)
Subscribe EO Channel
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Feature Inquiry
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EO Podcast ๐ง
Spotify: https://bit.ly/442cRa1
Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3oH3NHC
Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/40E1d2v
Subtitles for this video were created using [XL8.ai](http://xl8.ai/) machine translation.
#eo #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship EO stands for Entrepreneurship & Opportunities. Follow the podcast & turn on notifications for new episodes. EO Socials: Twitter twitter.com/eostudi0 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/eostudio Official Website eostudio.io EO School welcome.eostudio.io Disclaimer: This fanmade podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by EO. All content rights and trademarks belong to EO. If you represent EO and have any questions or concerns, please donโt hesitate to get in touch.
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