The single biggest reason why start-ups succeed | Bill Gross | TED
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Why leaders watch it
Bill Gross analyzed hundreds of companies and found timing was the biggest success factor, ahead of idea, team and funding.
Bill Gross, who has founded and incubated many start-ups, ranked hundreds of companies on five factors. He presents the one factor that stood out as the biggest predictor of success.
Takeaways
- Timing matters more than other factors
- Compare ideas, team, business model, funding
- Study the market's moment before committing
Topics: Startups & entrepreneurship, Decision making & mental models
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