@cahlan
How many of you have started or are currently starting a business?
How many of you have failed miserably?
FEAR of failure
- you don't really have what it takes
- you aren't smart enough
- you have stupid ideas
- you're not strong enough
- you'll look stupid/bad in front of family/friends
EPIC Fail #1
Bait-and-Switch
EPIC Fail #2
"If you don't grind, you don't shine"
What inspired me:
The San Francisco startup Experience
The San Francisco startup Experience
The San Francisco startup Experience
EPIC Fail #3
My George Bailey Moment
Take some risks
At this point,
what do I really have to lose?
You will learn more by failing than you will by succeeding.
What I really wanted to work on:
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Nelson Mandela
Startups are full of contradictions
Stay the course! | Fail fast & Pivot!
Be data-driven | Trust your gut
Treat it like a project | Don't make mistakes
The Best Advice I have for you
Follow your passion.
Do something meaningful.
Take risks.
Never stop learning.
Don't fear failure.
Let's talk!
@cahlan
A&M E-Society Presentation
By Cahlan Sharp
