Artists and entrepreneurs share the same impulse. They hold a vision and pursue it relentlessly, often in the face of doubt, resistance, or ridicule. Like great artists, great entrepreneurs challenge the status quo. They bent reality, creating objects and experiences that provoked visceral reactions and changed how we live.
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The 20th century was the century of chemistry and physics. Harnessing the physical properties of atoms and molecules, scientists and engineers produced ammonia fertilizer, refined petrochemicals, unleashed energy from hydrocarbons, created novel plastics, and built the atomic bomb. The 21st century will be one of biology.
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I think the staircase of excellence can provide a useful mental model for professional growth as well as a cultural north star for any start-up.
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I have a sneaking suspicion, however, that today many VCs undervalue brands and place too high a premium on technology.
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People often ask me whether getting an MBA is, firstly, worth it and, secondly, whether it will better his or her odds of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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