Pivot Points podcast
The Founder’s edge: secrets to growing alongside your business with former CEO of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, Dave Parker
Episode 23: In conversation with Dave Parker, Entrepreneur and Investor
$0 to $1m is hard. $1m to $10m is hard, but it’s a different kind of hard – it requires us as entrepreneurs to change at the pace that the business is changing.
Dave Parker Entrepreneur and Investor
Dave Parker is a five-time Founder with decades of experience in the tech world.
From his storied past, he emboldens others with future-focused guidance that’s impossible to ignore.
From the #1 reason for startup failure, to the one quality that too many Founders lack, every word from Dave Parker is laced with wisdom, often learned first hand.
So if you’re a fledgling Founder preparing for exit, what follows is a glance at the blueprint you’ll want to follow…
My fundamental belief is entrepreneurs will be the ones who change the world.
Dave Parker Entrepreneur and Investor
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Founder self-awareness is crucial for entrepreneurial success, especially in the early stages.
- Different phases of business growth require distinct mindsets, skills, and adaptability from founders.
- Understanding and choosing the right revenue model can significantly impact a startup’s sustainability, valuation, and growth trajectory.
- Successful entrepreneurs often align their work with personal passion and long-term impact.
- Entrepreneurs are defined by what they say “no” to.
To tune in, head here:
As a business owner and entrepreneur, you’re defined by what you say no to, not what you say yes to.
Dave Parker Entrepreneur and Investor
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