FT Start-Up Stories Live panel debate: living in a world of optimism
Dec 12, 2016
Lopo Champalimold, a seasoned entrepreneur, shares the ups and downs of pivoting his platform business and highlights the importance of hiring the right talent. Tristram Mayhew, co-founder of Go Ape, recounts his transition from military life to adventure entrepreneurship, focusing on the significance of site exclusivity and family values. Both guests discuss resilience, the necessity of honest feedback in teams, and the sacrifices required for independence and long-term success, revealing their unique strategies for thriving in competitive markets.
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Optimism Powers Entrepreneurial Drive
- Entrepreneurs live with an inner optimism that drives them despite external doubt.
- That optimism fuels persistence and the belief they’ve cracked something others don’t see.
Long Struggle Before The Drum Grew
- Diane Young described 25 years of struggle before The Drum finally found proper business footing.
- She credits grim determination and eventual business training for later growth.
Find Entrepreneurs And Ask For Help
- Seek out other entrepreneurs and mentors and pay for their time if needed.
- Use their advice and encouragement to escape isolation and accelerate learning.
