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Entrepreneur, CEO, and business owner Jay Adelson (Equinix, Digg, Revision3, SimpleGeo) demystifies the start-up process by providing advice, tips, and answering questions. Ask Jay how to turn any business idea into reality: askjay@revision3.com, @jayadelson, or http://youtube.com/askjayadelson Read More
Successful entrepreneur and CEO, Jay Adelson, demystifies the start-up process by providing advice, tips, and answering questions. Today Jay discusses some of the qualities that many venture capitalists and angel investors are looking for in entrepreneurs. We also get some key advice from successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Mike Maples, Jr.
Jay's Chalkboard Notes: What a VC Wants
- Be passionate about your product
- Delivery can be infectious and memorable
- Communication skills are a key player
- Have a realistic view of your product
- Be open to positive and negative input
Investor Mike Maples' Advice: 4 Qualities an Entrepreneur Should Have
- Authenticity
- Innovative Idea
- Perseverance
- Focus
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About Ask Jay
Entrepreneur, CEO, and business owner Jay Adelson (Equinix, Digg, Revision3, SimpleGeo) demystifies the start-up process by providing advice, tips and answering questions. Submit questions to learn how to turn any business idea into reality and maybe even change the world.
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