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39. Surviving a Startup with Steven Hoffman

· In: Lead The Business, Podcast

Listen to Steve Hoffman discuss how to survive a startup.

Listen to “Surviving a Startup with Steven Hoffman”

Tune in to learn the following:

  • Wrong reasons to start a startup
  • Good debt and bad debt regarding business funding
  • First few roles you should hire in any start up.
  • Competition for talent in the startup marketplace. 
  • Non-negotiable characteristics for an “A Team”
  • What team building looks like when you hire your “A Team”
  • Building trust with your board of directors
  • When quitting is a wisdom move instead of a foolish move 

Steve Hoffman Bio

Steve Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is an angel investor, partner in FOUNDERS.VC, limited partner in August Capital, serial entrepreneur, and author of the book Make Elephants Fly. Hoffman is also the Captain & CEO of Founders Space, one of the world’s leading incubators and accelerators, with over 50 partners in 22 countries.

Steve Hoffman Contact Information

https://www.linkedin.com/in/foundersspace/

Surviving a Startup:  Practical Strategies for Starting a Business, Overcoming Obstacles, and Coming Out On Top

By: admin · In: Lead The Business, Podcast

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