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1455: Why 'Start With Why' Is Bad Advice by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important on Entrepreneurship

Sep 24, 2024
Margo Aaron, a writer and critic who challenges popular entrepreneurship frameworks, discusses the pitfalls of Simon Sinek's 'Start with Why' concept. She humorously compares the advice to a naive teenager's outlook on love, arguing it's often oversimplified. Instead, Margo advocates for focusing on what customers need and gaining practical experience first. She emphasizes that starting a business should prioritize a viable model over a neatly defined purpose, suggesting that true motivations will evolve as entrepreneurs engage with their market.
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