This blog post is based on my Keynote at Desai Accelertor's Demo Day in October of 2017. The blog post (and video!) explores how a business model from another domain provides insights to building a thriving startup community.
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Brains are plastic and change for the better when you challenge them. The more you challenge your brain, the more stunning your results will be. I have to increase the challenges I give to myself [Read: I have a good ways to go before creating stunning work].
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Pick-up, Point, and Prepare to Pedal!
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Building a great team from scratch requires getting the alchemy right - a balance of the right experience, knowledge and skills, with opportunities for each member to play to their own strengths and count on the strengths of the others. However, having the appropriate experience, knowledge, and skills are table stakes.
Read MoreIntrinsic motivation is the product of passion and perception: Motivation = Passion X Perception
Passion = One's desire to make a change, accomplish a goal.
Perception = One's perceived ability to accomplish a goal. Perception of ability develops from experiencing successes and failures.
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