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Module 04:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Identify the unique strength
Identify the alignment between company goal and personal goal
KEY CONCEPTS
KEY CONCEPTS
What's your journey up to the point of starting this company?
What's the personal goal of starting this company?
What do you want to do in the short and long term?
Do you have to be CEO?
How does your company goal align to your personal goal?
When you are stressed, what do you do?
What's the equity split of your team?
READING AND RESOURCES
READING AND RESOURCES
"The Hard Truths of Startup Life" by Steve Blank. This article discusses the realities of startup life, such as the high failure rate, the long hours, and the need to be constantly learning. Blank offers advice on how to deal with these challenges and how to increase your chances of success. https://hbr.org/2019/01/the-hard-truth-about-innovative-cultures
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Startup Founders" by Guy Kawasaki. This article lists seven habits that successful startup founders share. These habits include being passionate about your product, being customer-centric, and being willing to take risks. https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2021/09/11/7-habits-of-highly-effective-ceos/?sh=4ae0ed581341
"The Startup Mindset" by Ash Maurya. This article discusses the importance of having a startup mindset, which is a way of thinking that is focused on experimentation, iteration, and learning. Maurya argues that this mindset is essential for success in the startup world. https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidsturt/2016/01/28/why-a-startup-mentality-is-key-to-your-success/?sh=2e95319e5017
RECORDED SEMINARS
RECORDED SEMINARS
Module 04 - 1 - Founder
Module 04 - 1 - Founder
Module 04 - 1 - Founder.mp4Module 04 - 2 - The Power of Grit
Module 04 - 2 - The Power of Grit
Module 04 - 2 - The Power of Grit.mp4Module 04 - 3 - Leadership in the Startup World
Module 04 - 3 - Leadership in the Startup World
Module 04 - 3 - Leadership in the Startup World.mp4Module 04 - 4 - Top Hard Skill Sets for Founders
Module 04 - 4 - Top Hard Skill Sets for Founders
Module 04 - 4 - Top Hard Skill Sets for Founders.mp4Module 04 - 5 - Success Indicators for Early Stage Entrepreneurs
Module 04 - 5 - Success Indicators for Early Stage Entrepreneurs
Module 04 - 5 - Success Indicators for Early Stage Entrepreneurs.mp4Module 04 - 0 - Office Hours with Gabriel Guimarães of Brex.mp4ONLINE DISCUSSION
ONLINE DISCUSSION
What are your motivations for starting a company?
Provide your response in the Module 04: Founder Slack channel.
WATERCOOLER CHANNEL DISCUSSION
WATERCOOLER CHANNEL DISCUSSION
Post:
A book or article you’ve recently read that has influenced your thinking about assessing the market
A tool, framework, or website that has been a useful resource to your work.
Links to a news story with an entrepreneurs/startup theme, and your thoughts about it.
Questions your classmates might be able to help with.
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