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Ultimately, even if you follow the advice of a mentor or board member, it's still your fault if they were wrong!
David Cohen
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The two big startup killers are when there's just no market for what you are doing, and team problems.
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Aspiring entrepreneurs are often advised to work at a startup for a couple of years first, to understand what's involved. But often, each company's approach to success is very narrow. So my advice is, 'Just do it.'
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TechStars is mentorship-driven.
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There is no doubt that Boulder was a supportive and open-door community well before TechStars ever existed. But one of the things that I'm most proud of is that TechStars has provided a real focal point for this sort of activity and has brought attention to just how impactful one community can be when it works together.
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Strong community and mentorship are the lifeblood of any successful entrepreneurial ecosystem, and it's exciting the Boulder is showing the world just what sort of impact these things can actually have.
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I think motivation and drive, coupled with raw talent, help make founders successful.
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If I had a do over, I'd indubitably start investing in startups earlier in life!
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I had to quit a 'real job' to start my first company.
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I think entrepreneurs really appreciate directness and honesty, coupled with empathy.
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Ultimately, we measure ourselves on the success of our investments.
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The hot deal is often the one that does not work.
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