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So, (1) a free ebook, (2) a niche social network, (3) a social network consultancy, (4) another ebook (I think), and (5) a conference. I know this isn't exactl

So, (1) a free ebook, (2) a niche social network, (3) a social network consultancy, (4) another ebook (I think), and (5) a conference. I know this isn't exactly the same model, but these aren't exactly YC or TechStars type startups. I don't see much in the way of products with growth potential–just hourly service type work at best. It would be interesting to have some real MBA profs review and critique these business plans.

Alex3917 17y ago
So the first thing we did in the program was to spend a full week talking about our goals. The reason I'm doing the conference is that it's a good way to pick up some of the skills I'm missing, earn enough money to give myself a runway, create a platform to help me later, build a personal brand, etc. I am going to do a startup after this. And at the end of the day you need to ask yourself whether the goal is to spend six months working on something Mike Arrington thinks is cool, or whether the goal is to be successful in the long term. The reason two people made the ebook is because they wanted a quick way to learn how to sell $50,000 dollar sponsorships and they needed a product they could make in a couple weeks to do that. The ebook is cool but it's not the point, just a tiny piece of the puzzle.
- callmeed 17y ago
  Fair enough ... but ... if you guys are just doing stuff to prepare for your "real" startups, how is that an alternative to a real MBA (other than not spending the money or extra time). Why not just dive into the startup you really want to do? Oh, and I never said anything about M Arrington.
  - Alex3917 17y ago
    "Why not just dive into the startup you really want to do?" Right now being a freelancer is the best way for me to fulfill my current goals. There are a few things I'd love to do as venture backed startups one day, but those projects aren't as good a match for building the assets I'm trying to build right now.
- jzachary 17y ago
  One week to talk about goals? You don't need Seth Godin's voodoo to do what you describe. You need self-confidence and self-discipline.

Alex3917 17y ago

So the first thing we did in the program was to spend a full week talking about our goals. The reason I'm doing the conference is that it's a good way to pick up some of the skills I'm missing, earn enough money to give myself a runway, create a platform to help me later, build a personal brand, etc. I am going to do a startup after this. And at the end of the day you need to ask yourself whether the goal is to spend six months working on something Mike Arrington thinks is cool, or whether the goal is to be successful in the long term. The reason two people made the ebook is because they wanted a quick way to learn how to sell $50,000 dollar sponsorships and they needed a product they could make in a couple weeks to do that. The ebook is cool but it's not the point, just a tiny piece of the puzzle.

callmeed 17y ago
Fair enough ... but ... if you guys are just doing stuff to prepare for your "real" startups, how is that an alternative to a real MBA (other than not spending the money or extra time). Why not just dive into the startup you really want to do? Oh, and I never said anything about M Arrington.
- Alex3917 17y ago
  "Why not just dive into the startup you really want to do?" Right now being a freelancer is the best way for me to fulfill my current goals. There are a few things I'd love to do as venture backed startups one day, but those projects aren't as good a match for building the assets I'm trying to build right now.
jzachary 17y ago
One week to talk about goals? You don't need Seth Godin's voodoo to do what you describe. You need self-confidence and self-discipline.