entrepreneurship
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Are You a Truck or a Trailer?
One useful way of thinking of potential hires in startups is determining if the candidate is a truck or a trailer. Who is a Truck? Trucks typically… Carry the load. They are a multiplier. Can be relied upon to push themselves forward while pulling others along with them Take initiative and lead the way by… Continue reading
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Setting the Table to Spark Joy
At Atlanta Tech Village, culture and community drives everything we do. You don’t have to walk around very long to notice that our core values (Be Nice. Dream Big. Pay it Forward. Work Hard, Play Hard.) are everywhere – from the lanyards, to the walls, to even the wifi password (shhh…don’t tell anyone). We’re kinda fanatical about… Continue reading
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Assumptions, Questions, & Insights
Creating a successful startup is incredibly hard work. Unfortunately, many entrepreneurs make it even harder on themselves by not validating the idea before jumping in headfirst. Ah, jumping off this cliff and building a plane on the way down is TOO easy. I think I’ll do it blindfolded as well. Ok, so what do I… Continue reading
