The Prompt #032: 10 Questions Every Founder Should Ask Before Starting a Company
This video covers the top 10 questions that I've received from aspiring founders looking to build their first company and how to do it properly. Building a company is hard stuff so these questions are aimed at helping entrepreneurs better understand what's required in building a business.
#business #entrepreneurship #mindset
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TIMESTAMPS:
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00:00 Introduction
02:46 Juggling 9-5 full time work with building your business
07:48 Do I need to have a co-founder?
10:34 Should I fundraise?
12:30 What do I need to show investors?
14:41 Do I need to have a business plan?
16:29 How to stay consistent and disciplined?
18:45 How do I create a product customers want?
20:38 How do I minimize mistakes?
22:27 Building a product without technical skills
24:02 How to deal with my emotional state as a founder
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I'm an engineer, founder, and investor. I've worked across Silicon Valley with hundreds of founders and early-stage companies. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to work alongside amazing founders and entrepreneurs. This channel is to help support the next generation of leaders.
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