Smash Notes
What Stops First-time Founders From Seeking Help
It’s called toxic founder image. Founders want to appear as winners at all times, which prevents them from seeking for help because it could be viewed as a sign of weakness. Investors, on the other hand, eager to help founders who are struggling, also don't want to offer help because that would mean admitting that companies are not doing well. Meanwhile, everyone is comparing their performance to each other, creating a vicious cycle.
Below the Line with James Beshara
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Eric Ries — Psychological Journey of a Founder
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On this episode
- What Does Eric Ries Love About Being A Founder
- What Do Movies Get Wrong About Startup Founders
- What Is The Danger In Consuming Media-driven Startup Narratives
- What Stops First-time Founders From Seeking Help
- What Are The Most Successful Startups Hiding From The World
- What Is The Biggest Challenge With A Notion Of "overnight Success"
- What Are Some Things That Eric Has Personally Adopted To Find A Balance Between Enthusiasm And Cynicism
- How Does Stress Affect Founder's Body
- What Should You Know Before Starting A Company
- How Do You Share The Burden Of Startup-founding With Your Team
- What Do Business School Student Not Understand About Entrepreneurship
- What Is The Untold Truth About The Geniuses In Silicon Valley
- What Should You Know About Feedback
- What Is The Fundamental Attribution Error
- How Are Arbitrary Deadlines Harmful
- Why Are Early Adopters Of Products So Important To A Company