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What it takes to build a successful product — Part I
We get asked quite frequently what it takes to find success when you’re building something — a new company, a new product, a new arm of your business. And our answer may surprise you. Because it has very little to do with the product you...
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How do you build an entrepreneurial ecosystem?
What does it take to launch a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem? It doesn’t happen overnight, and it isn’t always — if ever — easy. Dan Roselli, founder of Charlotte-based Queen City Fintech and Packard Place, a hub for entrepreneurs in Charlotte’s uptown area, appreciates the long-range...
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Guest star at Queens University’s new course on startups
It’s that time of year again. Bookbags packed, Apple Pencils charged, maybe even a snazzy new pair of socks to celebrate the occasion. Fall isn’t yet in the air, but it’s back to school for K-12 and college students alike across Charlotte — except that,...
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A conversation with Keith Luedeman, the new interim lead at Innovate Charlotte
Changes at Innovate Charlotte were formally announced last week, including Walt Frye stepping down to pursue other interests and passions around entrepreneurship. Keith Luedeman, a local entrepreneur and contributor to StartCharlotte, has agreed to volunteer as the interim leader of Innovate Charlotte as the organization...
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August could be our biggest month ever. Here’s why.
Charlotte has always been a banking town. It’s what put the Queen City on the map, and how the rest of the country knows us. But we know Charlotte is so much more than that. In the past few years, we’ve seen the Charlotte startup...
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How to make sense of customer interviews (hint: you have to ditch the bias)
In the most recent article in our series on customer discovery, we advised you to use customer discovery to “listen and learn.” Although that sounds obvious and easy, startup entrepreneurs find that it takes conscious effort to accomplish meaningful listening. Completing multiple, effective interviews is...
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How to work with a mentor
Ok, the good news: You’ve found someone who’s willing to mentor you. You’ve picked the time and place to meet, and you have in front of you the opportunity to establish a valuable relationship that can help you propel your business forward and overcome sticking...
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How to find a mentor — and more importantly, ask for help
If you read my article last week, you understand the importance of having a mentor. Now the question is, how do you find one? First, it’s important to note that most mentors don’t walk around with a T-shirt that says “mentor” — though that certainly...
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Why you need a mentor
Being a startup founder is hard. I know that’s not news to anyone who’s in the hustle. But what may be news is that there is a way to make it easier and to greatly increase your odds of success. The answer is: find a...
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Entrepreneurship and failure: Why it’s all in your mind
Seasoned entrepreneurs are well-acquainted with failure. It’s almost unavoidable in the lifecycle of a successful company and founder. But it’s not the failure that determines the success of any given entrepreneur, but rather his or her response to that failure. Allow me to explain. In...
By Guest
