Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL) David Friedberg (The Climate Corporation) - Entrepreneurship Gives Life Meaning
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Oct 5, 2011 AI Snips
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Inspiration Behind Weatherbill
- David Friedberg started Weatherbill after noticing weather's impact on a bike rental business.
- He developed a prototype using weather data to price insurance coverage for weather-related losses.
Startup Should Solve Problems
- Don't start a startup as an activity; focus on solving a specific problem.
- Assemble your team based on the problem, not for the sake of appearing entrepreneurial.
Reality of Entrepreneurship Success
- Being an entrepreneur rarely makes you a 'rock star'; success is the exception, not the rule.
- Most startups do not lead to massive financial rewards, so motivations should be impact, not fame or money.