LinkedIn is my preferred tool as an entrepreneur. It surprises me that individuals in my age group (early-to-mid 20s) rarely rely on LinkedIn. It is my go-to site where I can learn about the experiences and qualifications of those in my industry, seek out those who I would like to connect-to in the near future, and finally connect further with …
Being a [Law] Student Entrepreneur
I get crazy looks when people find out that I’m both a law student and an entrepreneur. It’s perhaps the most stressful thing I’ve done to date. Balancing the demands of my J.D. curriculum with the demands of starting a business is quite the challenge. You wonder sometimes why someone would put themselves through such madness. However, being a student …
Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze? 5 Ways to Validate Your Ideas
The number one question we hear at The Launch Pad has to be “Is my idea worth pursuing?”. This question, in one way or another, is a thought that every founder has had for their business. It makes sense that an aspiring entrepreneur would want to hear a yes or no answer from someone experienced in their field, but no one …
How to Quickly Become an Industry & Market Expert
It’s crucial that startup founders become knowledgeable of the industry and market they aim to succeed in. Demonstrating that you are well-versed and well-read in such topics proves your credibility to lead your company. Plus, answering any questions after a pitch or demo will be a breeze if you have done the necessary homework. With that being said, I have …
The Two Types of Entrepreneurs
We’ve all heard it before… “The world is filled with two types of people.” Dog people or cat people, vanilla people or chocolate people, Apple® people or Android® people (let’s just admit that Blackberry® people are too small to measure). As it turns out, entrepreneurs can also be classified as two types of people: replicative entrepreneurs, and innovative entrepreneurs. The …