Eric Ries on Toxic founder image and Marc Nager on startups in small town Colorado

Why don't the founders in Silicon Valley ask for help? The answer is "Toxic Founder Image", and the desire, the need to constantly maintain a positive image. Take a read ~> https://smashnotes.com/p/below-the-line-with-james-beshara/e/3-eric-ries-psychological-journey

What is it like to be running a startup from small town America? Marc Nager, the founder of Startup Weekend, says the times are changing for the better. ~> https://smashnotes.com/p/give-first/e/marc-nager-dave-mayer-on-building-rural-startup-communities

This week's an experiment with shorter episodes, more often. Lookout for the next Smash Notes coming tomorrow!

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