At a Churchill Club event on August 17, a group of experienced entrepreneurs discussed the current climate for startups. Unlike the pre-bubble days, startups are far leaner and meaner, requiring less capital to get on the radar.
At a Churchill Club event on August 17, a group of experienced entrepreneurs discussed the current climate for startups. Unlike the pre-bubble days, startups are far leaner and meaner, requiring less capital to get on the radar. The panel provides insights into what makes a successful startup, from garnering funding (or not) to building a team.
The speakers included:
Lauren Elliott, Founder, Third Rock Mining
Reid Hoffman, Co-Founder and CEO, LinkedIn
Joe Kraus, Co-Founder and CEO, JotSpot
Daniel Mattes, Co-Founder and CTO, Jajah
Alex Welch, Co-Founder and CEO, Photobucket
The moderator was Guy Kawasaki is a managing director of Garage Technology Ventures and author of The Art of the Start. You can download the hour and twenty minute podcast or listen via the embedded player.