CHAPTER SEVEN

Execution

There are probably hundreds or even thousands of individuals around the world who have had the same idea you’ve had. The primary difference between you and them will be your ability to execute.

WHEN A VENTURE IS FUNDED AND BEGINS OPERATIONS, it enters the real world. In the enthusiasm generated by finally getting funded, it’s easy to take actions that can be the source of great difficulty in the future. Corporate habits and cultures develop amazingly quickly, and in the heady early years, bad precedents can take root that prove difficult or even impossible to reverse.

The First Crucial Decision: Choosing a Location

It’s not obvious to most new entrepreneurs, but location is your first crucial decision. Distance from ...

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