Advice From Current Entrepreneurs to Aspiring Entrepreneurs: How to Ensure the Challenge is Worth the Reward

The Conference Board of Canada, March 30, 2022
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We met with 30 founders of scale-up ventures and asked what advice they would give to aspiring entrepreneurs. This is what we heard.

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We asked current entrepreneurs what advice they had for those entrepreneurs who are just starting out. Their responses were insightful. Among them:

  • Work on passion projects.
  • When it comes to your aspirations, don’t be afraid to “shoot the moon.”
  • Choose your networks wisely and build the right team.
  • As you grow, remain customer-focused.
  • Stick to your convictions.
  • Be prepared for a tough, long haul.

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