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Who, exactly, is an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs aren’t just startup founders working out of apartments. Entrepreneurs can also be general managers in large companies charged with creating new ventures or new product lines.
In a lean startup, how do you figure out if you’re actually making progress? It’s with innovation accounting. Learn the principles of innovation accounting here, along with examples.
What is a growth engine in Lean Startup? How does it power your growth so you can build the most valuable and impactful company possible? Learn about the three growth engines here: the Sticky Growth Engine, the Viral Growth Engine, and the Paid Growth Engine.
What are vanity metrics? Why are they so bad for understanding your startup? Learn the key vanity metrics you must avoid, and how to avoid them with the right approach.
What is a minimum viable product in Lean Startup terms? What examples are there of how to build one? Learn the 4 critical types of Minimum Viable Product, directly from the book Lean Startup.
What is Apple’s business strategy? How has Apple used it to become one of the most successful companies in the world? We’ll cover Apple’s business strategy and why entrepreneur Simon Sinek believes the secret is that the company “starts with why.” Learn how to apply Apple’s business strategies to your own business.
What is Apple’s company history? Where did Apple, Inc. begin? How did they rise to become one of the most influential companies in the world? We’ll cover Apple’s company history and explore the choices that Wozniak and Jobs made that changed the company, and the world. Learn the lessons from Apple’s history.
Who is Simon Sinek? How did he formulate his “start with why” philosophy? What is Simon Sinek’s biography? Simon Sinek is an entrepreneur and the author of bestselling book Start with Why. After losing his passion during his first business venture, he realized the importance of understanding your purpose, in business and in life, and “starting with why.” We’ll cover Simon Sinek’s biography and look at how he developed the secret to success that he’s shared with millions of readers and audience members. Learn how Simon Sinek realized he needed to start with why.
Simon Sinek views trust as foundational in a successful business. What is Simon Sinek’s advice on building trust in the workplace? Is it important to trust your gut? We’ll cover Simon Sinek’s views on trust and examine why trust is integral to creating and maintaining a successful business.
Who is Ron Bruder? Why is he such a successful entrepreneur? Ron Bruder is an entrepreneur who started Greenwell, a computerized travel company. He’s also the founder of Brookhill, a real estate company, and the Education for Employment Foundation. We’ll cover a brief history of Ron Bruder’s entrepreneurial ventures and discuss how he’s used the “Start with Why” concept to spread his purpose and message.