startupfest 2015: adeo ressi (founder institute / thefunded.com) - keynote
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For too many Founders, ideas seem to be a dime a dozen
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You don’t pivot on your purpose in life
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There are easier ways to make money
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There are easier ways to be happy
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There are more fun jobs
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Tech Nomad
UNHAPPY
HAPPY
USELESS BIG IMPACT
STARTUP CEOSMcDonald’s
Google Employees
Greek Leaders
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You can’t have a good “what”
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Unless you havea good “why”
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What is your life story?
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How does your company fit within your life story?
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How does your company create your legacy?
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Tinkered with computers
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Wanted to be an architect
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Dropped out of college
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Launched my first company
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Launched my second company
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Became the most successful entrepreneur that I knew
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Got screwed (over and over)
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Wanted to give back
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My core skill is inspiring people to do great things
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I want to find the best people to inspire
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You don’t pivot on your purpose in life
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Money?
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Market?
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Model?
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Management?
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A company dieswhen the Founder gives up
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You can only succeed when you know who you are
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You can only succeed when you know what you want
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You can’t have a good “what”unless you have a good “why”
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and when you do…
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