ColinHayhurst

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   by ColinHayhurst 15y ago

   Scoble himself explains that on the Google+ post
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   by ColinHayhurst 15y ago

   Yep, my kids have grown up, so I can focus and be hands-on again, after 5 years mentoring startups
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   To YC or not YC(entrevate.com)

   2 points by ColinHayhurst 15y ago|0 comments
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   by ColinHayhurst 15y ago

   I too mostly "hate it when people call THEMSELVES entrepreneurs". But I do love it when people say and prove that they are looking to change the world. If that involves building and selling a company, then why not? By selling Viaweb and the
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   by ColinHayhurst 15y ago

   I largely agree with some of Steve's points but disagree on others: As detailed here http://ht.ly/6n5Ox about my experience of UK programmes
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   by ColinHayhurst 15y ago

   Using the term "scaling prematurely" is leaving the report open to misinterpretation: Since "scale" is one of their stated startup lifecycle stages. In the report they use the term "consistent" which is less confusing and more descriptive o
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   by ColinHayhurst 16y ago

   I too don't think you can use JFDI, taken literally, for any business. Just as you can't use 1,2,3,4 on StartupBritain for any business. Therefore I don't view JFDIBritain as a negative reaction. Indeed it's a very constructive contribution
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   by ColinHayhurst 16y ago

   Actually, I beg to differ. Most angels do require business plans. The only exceptions I have seen are the really smart investors particularly in the tech space.
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   by ColinHayhurst 16y ago

   Well said. Business plans suck time and energy. They are usually required by time wasters (investors you should avoid anyway) and waste valuable time (when you could be iterating).