dr. tony ratliff lean methodology - from idea to finding investors

Lean Methodology

Dr. Tony Ratliff@drtonyratliff

drtonyratliff@yahoo.com

“From Idea to Finding Investors”

Brief Background• Lean and Mean Dentistry in 1994• Multiple Failed Startups• Joined Gravity Ventures, Verge, Lean

Startup Meetup and the Speakeasy• Lecturing on Lean Startup @ Purdue • Started MissionKonnect in 2013

A Few Lessons Learned

“Failing is Learning as long as you don’t keep repeating the same mistakes.”

“Do something that you are really Passionate about. If not, find something

else to do.”

Research shows that the happiest people aren’t lying on a beach somewhere. Instead, they are

happiest when they are caught up in something challenging, using their

gifts.

“Limit the time you spend with Stupid People, or you might become Stupid too.”

“Social skills are more important than technical skills….most of the

time.”

4 Key Social SkillsBe Honest.

Be Helpful to Others.Listen more, talk less.

Don’t be a Dick.

“Start-ups are like roller coaster with lots of ups and downs.”

“Being an Angel Investor is like being a Life Guard at the swimming pool.” -Tony Ratliff

Dr. Tony Ratliff@drtonyratliff