Guy Kawasaki: The Top 10 Mistakes of Entrepreneurs

UC Berkeley Haas

Why leaders watch it

Kawasaki lists the common mistakes entrepreneurs make, practical for founders at any stage.

Guy Kawasaki's UC Berkeley Haas talk on the top ten mistakes entrepreneurs make, covering a startup from inception to exit.

Takeaways

• Avoid common founder mistakes early
• Be clear on the product and customer
• Hire and communicate with intent

Topics: Startups & entrepreneurship, Founder & CEO stories

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