Entrepreneurs on Fire Fail to Win with Colin Campbell
Jul 14, 2025
Colin Campbell, a serial entrepreneur and author of 'Start, Scale, Exit, Repeat', shares insights from his experience co-founding multiple successful companies. He emphasizes that failing 8 out of 10 times is acceptable if you learn to cut losses and scale what works. Campbell discusses the importance of mastering the entrepreneurial cycle and adapting strategies for growth, while underscoring the value of surrounding yourself with inspiring people. His dynamic approach highlights resilience as vital in overcoming obstacles and achieving success.
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Elon Musk's Failures Lead to Success
- Elon Musk failed multiple rocket launches but learned and iterated each time.
- Small failures like AI video mistakes are easier to overcome and improve from.
Test Fast, Cut Losers Quickly
- Test and fail often but cut losing products quickly to avoid losses.
- Scale winning products boldly to achieve sustainable business success.
Manage Cash Flow with Stage Gates
- Avoid startup failure by managing cash flow and setting clear stage gates for milestones.
- If milestones aren't met, pivot or kill the project to conserve resources.
