Top 10 Mistakes Made by Entrepreneurs

Part of 2010 Conference on Entrepreneurship.
What things typically trip up an entrepreneur in starting and running a company? Is it getting the right business partner? Is it having the killer technology? How does one recover from major setbacks? A panel of seasoned entrepreneurs, angels, venture capitalists, and board members discuss the common pitfalls most new entrepreneurs encounter when building their businesses.
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  • @Anders01
    @Anders0112 жыл бұрын

    I love what one of the participants said: "Something's broken that you wanna fix, or because something doesn't exist that you think should exist." Most old-school business people talk about how there MUST be a PROBLEM to solve for there to be a business! Wrong. It doesn't need to be a problem to solve in order to create a business. An opportunity in not necessarily the same thing as solving a problem.

  • @hamoodimystic

    @hamoodimystic

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. And that mean we need to stop to make life better and just wait to find problems..

  • @msau9747
    @msau97472 жыл бұрын

    Why does Stanford GSB block comments on so many videos? With such great content, the comments section is ripe for some great intellectual discussion.....

  • @quicktrip602

    @quicktrip602

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is honestly so fucking sad, the lost comments on all those videos! This needs way more attention! At least unlock videos after a certain time.

  • @GanpatiRam
    @GanpatiRam2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this stanford 😊🌟 👌we love you.❤

  • @kevinp9110
    @kevinp91103 жыл бұрын

    maybe Im upto something great, KZread recommends me this video. ps-its sure is lonely in the comment section, pss-its Nov.2020 and we are still living with corona virus.

  • @xehro

    @xehro

    3 жыл бұрын

    what do you do?

  • @kevinp9110

    @kevinp9110

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xehro Im unemployed.

  • @xehro

    @xehro

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kevinp9110 I should rephrase. What are you going to be up to? I'm a graphic artist starting a design firm.

  • @kevinp9110

    @kevinp9110

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@xehro Im planning to start a clothing brand with niche market. Planning to roll it out once the vaccine for corona is released.

  • @xehro

    @xehro

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@kevinp9110 NICE! care to share more? screen printing was thing for a few years.

  • @curlyfrys5279
    @curlyfrys52792 жыл бұрын

    Great.

  • @infinitesheali5428
    @infinitesheali54286 ай бұрын

    27:55 instead just move "Abram" that is me now i stead of given up where i am, just start where im goin

  • @talentsherpa
    @talentsherpa2 жыл бұрын

    Who are the panelists?

  • @lennygomez5677
    @lennygomez56778 ай бұрын

    So which are the 10 mistakes?

  • @millerfour2071
    @millerfour20712 жыл бұрын

    29:20

  • @vivdoolan6846
    @vivdoolan68463 жыл бұрын

    Second speaker ' umm....umm...umm.ummmmmm ...ummmmmm ' she also assumes she has had more black days but she had a job for years..... the guy sat next to her had a successful business at 16.

  • @ManishGupta-uc8qh

    @ManishGupta-uc8qh

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ummm ughhh

  • @harison7778

    @harison7778

    Жыл бұрын

    Umm ummm

  • @jim4440
    @jim44402 жыл бұрын

    You read something inspiring about Netscape today and then quit your job the next morning. Interesting

  • @FrenchyBunnyStudio
    @FrenchyBunnyStudio12 жыл бұрын

    I love many things in this conference. I went through so many tough moments that I guess I relate easily to all these experiences. I particularly like what the guy says around 0:27 0:28, when there is nobody left around you.

  • @apptivo
    @apptivo13 жыл бұрын

    Long video but well worth the watch. It's not being an entrepreneur but we're trying to help one small business at a time.

  • @colleennye
    @colleennye12 жыл бұрын

    This is packed full of great advice, thanks for being honest. I have had a black day and am glad that is to be expected. Keep moving forward !

  • @slightstk
    @slightstk11 жыл бұрын

    This video hits so many topics on point. Very motivational video. Thanks for uploading.

  • @Thetandcgallery
    @Thetandcgallery11 жыл бұрын

    The video never really talks about mistakes made by entrepreneurs, which is a pity, but that doesn't stop this being one of the best hour's worth of video you'll ever watch if you're a start up or considering launching one.

  • @globalmagnet
    @globalmagnet11 жыл бұрын

    What a great discussion, im inspired by what has been shared here. Thanks Stanford for business for posting this video!

  • @superlouis914
    @superlouis91413 жыл бұрын

    This IS my dream. I am working hard to achieve it and its starting to pay off... Best of luck to all in your projects.

  • @sandokwalok6162
    @sandokwalok616212 жыл бұрын

    this is what i'm looking for..thank you so much for this upload..such a valuable post..!!

  • @1blu21blu1
    @1blu21blu112 жыл бұрын

    I appreciated the different perceptions and experiences....This particular video opened my mind to the possibility of success even with different points of views and attributes. At the core though, remained certain aspects that seemed to be generally agreed on as necessary in the entrepreneurial process. This was Good.

  • @AddOptions
    @AddOptions12 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this presentation. The title is a bit of a misnomer, but the material covered was well worth the listen. It's interesting to compare the way the various panelists speak about business as compared with educators. Experience makes a difference.

  • @ThisAndThat4All
    @ThisAndThat4All11 жыл бұрын

    27:20 "the only rational thing is to throw in the towel.Everyone around me told me that that was going to be the case.But what made me not throw in the towel was that I realized that if I threw in the towel now I will never be able to forgive myself.I will always asking myself "What if I hadn't thrown in the towel?". So I decided I am going all the way to the absolute point where there is no hope whatsoever that this is going to be successful. THEN I know for sure I've done everthing that I can"

  • @KJsiriusK
    @KJsiriusK11 жыл бұрын

    This is the real deal. Wish I had found this channel sooner!

  • @HusanThompson
    @HusanThompson12 жыл бұрын

    As a budding entrepreneur, this video offers great encouragement and advice. Thanks.

  • @peazythatsmeazy
    @peazythatsmeazy13 жыл бұрын

    Four very compelling people. A fantastic panel.

  • @catalinepure3663

    @catalinepure3663

    11 ай бұрын

    Do you know their names?

  • @AlfanHendro
    @AlfanHendro11 жыл бұрын

    One of the greatest video that should be watched by entrepreneurs

  • @rai1stein
    @rai1stein13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. This is a great contribution to "Escape Poverty", hill tribe entrepreneurial club.

  • @oraclegps
    @oraclegps12 жыл бұрын

    @TuNuevoNegocio 1) do it in your mind first 2) Market research is your best friend. 3)let people define your products and it time/cost/quality.

  • @lakonanhidup
    @lakonanhidup12 жыл бұрын

    thanks for the english subtitle.. hard to understand just from listening so really helps me who english not first language.. :)

  • @maxblankmusic
    @maxblankmusic11 жыл бұрын

    This is such a prime video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @BrianGreenbergj
    @BrianGreenbergj12 жыл бұрын

    These are great interviews! I think these presentations are the best part of entrepreneurship classes.

  • @jazevox
    @jazevox11 жыл бұрын

    worth the time listening to this one hour video, so many helpful insights that may help you, or me with some of the questions and uncertainties lingering in our minds trying to take this journey of entrepreneuship..

  • @ggattsr
    @ggattsr13 жыл бұрын

    Thank you..............

  • @thehellbrothers1
    @thehellbrothers111 жыл бұрын

    Wish all business entrepreneurs new about these mistakes.

  • @mattmorganstein
    @mattmorganstein11 жыл бұрын

    The title could have been for SEO purposes. The most valuable part is @ 40:23 IMO

  • @JJbones88
    @JJbones8811 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saving me time!

  • @g0nzalp1
    @g0nzalp112 жыл бұрын

    great video and so much great info!!

  • @MagicGuyZ
    @MagicGuyZ12 жыл бұрын

    'Pursue your passion not what is hot right now'

  • @shaheenharoon
    @shaheenharoon11 жыл бұрын

    Great watch, thanks

  • @PeterWatson
    @PeterWatson12 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Very useful.

  • @sfatani3
    @sfatani313 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this great video.

  • @jdjas
    @jdjas13 жыл бұрын

    great panel

  • @chelilandia
    @chelilandia13 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid!! THANKS!!

  • @MrJEFFREYJIMENEZ
    @MrJEFFREYJIMENEZ11 жыл бұрын

    this motivates me everyday !

  • @TristanStarrLove
    @TristanStarrLove12 жыл бұрын

    This has helped a lot.

  • @sidewinder34E
    @sidewinder34E12 жыл бұрын

    @legcaybegins I'm also looking for people who have the "hunger" - we should connect. From what I have learned, an entrepreneur's network is the #1 factor in success.

  • @HamadAbdulaziz1
    @HamadAbdulaziz111 жыл бұрын

    Interesting and informative.

  • @josid1
    @josid111 жыл бұрын

    that's Gurbaksh Chahal. He definitely knows what he's talking about. sold first company for $40M by i thing 18 yrs old and the second he sold for $200M and running the third..

  • @Anthonyngoploti
    @Anthonyngoploti12 жыл бұрын

    "Most of people say entrepreneurship it's about changing THE world but I think it's about changing YOUR world."

  • @KirkTaylorcom
    @KirkTaylorcom12 жыл бұрын

    Entrepreneur's often are known to be unable to keep a job. We're too much on making things better and improving then accepting the status quo

  • @BillConradConsultant
    @BillConradConsultant11 жыл бұрын

    Good clip. What motivates entrepreneurs to take the time to attend the panel? Better title might be "What makes an entrepreneur run."

  • @sudheerherle
    @sudheerherle13 жыл бұрын

    very inspiring !

  • @terriepalumbo9368
    @terriepalumbo936811 жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @bertrandmanagementgr
    @bertrandmanagementgr11 жыл бұрын

    Here is an insightful video on some of the mistakes entrepreneurs commit.

  • @notsoangryblackguy
    @notsoangryblackguy12 жыл бұрын

    An hour well invested. :)

  • @andreabanks5174
    @andreabanks517411 жыл бұрын

    Informative.

  • @SumanthPrabhas
    @SumanthPrabhas12 жыл бұрын

    very helpful

  • @jamaalknight
    @jamaalknight11 жыл бұрын

    Good video especially since working for somebody is crazy

  • @1paulwalsh
    @1paulwalsh12 жыл бұрын

    very good video

  • @teachernaranjo10
    @teachernaranjo1012 жыл бұрын

    It's impossible to achieve success without having black days. Great video.

  • @adonisrottweiler
    @adonisrottweiler12 жыл бұрын

    so what are the mistakes?

  • @TheMurrayGroup
    @TheMurrayGroup11 жыл бұрын

    Interesting....

  • @valwiley
    @valwiley12 жыл бұрын

    I'm like the lady with the blonde hair....I love finding the problems with companies and solving their problems, but of course I prefer to work as a consultant aka entrepreneur!

  • @anayar1234
    @anayar123411 жыл бұрын

    Becoming an entrepreneur is all about perceived risk. If you find that the value of the security of a guaranteed job is lower than the price differential created by the value you attribute to the firm versus the wage you receive, then you should be starting your own company. Because a company can only hire you if the value you bring to the firm is higher than the wage you receive. For some, they're okay with that. For entrepreneurs, starting a company is the only logical thing to do.

  • @avsdatta
    @avsdatta13 жыл бұрын

    I always though that the idea was worth more than 1%. May be because ideas are all I have. It ma not be just 1% but I am willing to accept it has a low importance as I have not been able to execute any of my ideas in the last 6 years of my active struggle to go n do it for my self.

  • @joseiriarte1982
    @joseiriarte198212 жыл бұрын

    Coul somebody tell me the names of all the participants please? Thank you

  • @desertrose0601
    @desertrose060112 жыл бұрын

    Great video - although nothing to do with the title.

  • @Cellardoor187
    @Cellardoor18712 жыл бұрын

    I wonder who made the subtitles for this one. Because it was very very inaccurate.

  • @MikeSkard
    @MikeSkard12 жыл бұрын

    @kirktaylorcom I agree with you 100%

  • @41mavsrule
    @41mavsrule12 жыл бұрын

    11th mistake, being an entrepreneur!

  • @jessicalovestheused
    @jessicalovestheused12 жыл бұрын

    What annoys me in the Business and Finance world today is there are a lot of poncy bullshit terms. I like how they speak in english here.

  • @edumperez
    @edumperez11 жыл бұрын

    I liked it a lot, nice video... but doesn't talk about top 10 mistakes..xD I think the title is wrong... besides thats, very nice

  • @DidierSibert
    @DidierSibert12 жыл бұрын

    Do u know the feeling that you're searching for something, but u just dont know what it is; and if you do find it, it's gonna create a a whole new perspective in your life? Well, I JUST FOUND IT: 1% idea, 99% EXECUTION... 54:35

  • @MsTiot
    @MsTiot12 жыл бұрын

    lolz.... .title was a bit off, but great video though...

  • @PavesGarage
    @PavesGarage11 жыл бұрын

    If you're smart and have the balls its possible.

  • @HowManyCupHolders
    @HowManyCupHolders12 жыл бұрын

    @mjpitche I would thumbs up this comment if I could.

  • @MIMPIJ
    @MIMPIJ12 жыл бұрын

    the secret is CASH FLOW . and a bit of luck of opportunity

  • @FileMyTaxesOnline
    @FileMyTaxesOnline11 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely WRONG title for something like this

  • @kinno21
    @kinno2112 жыл бұрын

    so basically if you wanna be and entrepreneur you have to aim to not be one...

  • @mjpitche
    @mjpitche12 жыл бұрын

    It's funny, the same thing that happened to that woman, happens to white males today, everywhere, every day..

  • @afwoman2001
    @afwoman200112 жыл бұрын

    I couldn't even get past the woman talking... too many "um's." Couldn't concentrate or listen to it anymore