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Things to think about when starting a startup
The document outlines key aspects of starting a company, emphasizing the importance of execution over ideas, the entrepreneurial lifestyle, and the necessity of a strong team. It provides practical tools and resources for aspiring entrepreneurs, including strategies for executing ideas, attracting initial customers, and leveraging competition positively. Additionally, it highlights the emotional challenges of entrepreneurship and encourages persistence and accountability.
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- 2. Hello, I’m AnthonyMontalbano
- 6. Why should youstart a company Things to consider before starting The lifestyle of an entrepreneur A few great tools for getting started Part I
- 7. How to executeon your idea Doing things that don't scale The importance of your team Additional resources Part II
- 8. Why should youstart a company? Part I
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- 11. Start by solvinga problem that you have. Obsess about it.
- 13. “Be convinced thatyou are the only one to solve the problem”
- 14. Things to considerbefore starting Part I
- 16. Ideas are worthnothing.
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- 19. M Minimum V Viable PProduct
- 20. What is theminimum amount of features you need to prove your idea works?
- 21. Learn to play devil’sadvocate
- 22. There’s a thousandno’s for every yes.
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- 25. How will you gaincapital?
- 26. Competition is yourfriend
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- 28. Success is a resultof passion.
- 29. Two steps tosuccess: 1. Start 2. Finish
- 30. The lifestyle ofan entrepreneur Part I
- 31. It’s not ajob title, it’s a lifestyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2FNuKyyoGw
- 34. Entrepreneurs work 80hours a week so they don’t have to work 40 hours a week.
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- 38. Have a businesspartner
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- 42. 1. You willfail along the way. 2. You will spend a lot of time. 3. You will experience doubt. 4. You will get into arguments It’s not a race, it’s a journey
- 44. A few greattools to get started Part I
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- 54. How to executeon your idea Part II
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- 58. What tools do Ineed?
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- 61. Listen to thedata. Find patterns. Make decisions.
- 63. Doing things thatdon’t scale Part II
- 64. Getting your firstcustomers are going to be the hardest
- 65. Find just 10people that love your product/service
- 66. Talk to yourcustomers. Often.
- 67. Delight early userswith an experience they remember
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- 69. “You'll learn moreof what people want when they ask you questions.”
- 70. “You should makedecisions on metrics. Don't get excited about PR, ultimately follow the numbers.”
- 71. The importance ofyour team Part II
- 73. Founding teams of2-3 work best
- 74. Relentlessly resourceful Tough andcalm Smart Best traits of co-founders:
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- 76. Always Be Creating Always Be Closing Co-founders should bedoing at least one of two things:
- 78. “Ultimately, Your bossis your clients, customers and users.”
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- 81. A Few GreatWebsites http://www.problogger.net/ - Great for writing copy https://dribbble.com/ - Great for design inspirations http://www.reddit.com/r/startups & http://www.reddit. com/r/smallbusiness/ - Great for community support http://www.startup-marketing.com/ - Great for marketing http://www.producthunt.com/ - Great for product discovery http://youtube.com - Great for anything video (obviously)
- 82. Everyday Apps Coach.me CameraPrimer Meetup Buffer LinkedIn Scannable
- 83. How to starta startup https://startupclass.co/
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- 85. Anthony Montalbano anthony@ambrdetroit.com ambrdetroit.com Download thispresentation: http://bit.ly/startertalk2015