Why are some startups successful while others fail? What do founders need to know before they start? How do you write the perfect pitch to investors?
In his highly engaging DLD24 presentation, Bill Gross, founder and chairman of Idealab, an incubator and seed fund that has helped launch over 100 companies, shares insights from over 50 years of practicing innovation.
One of his tips? “Use naysayers as rocket fuel” – because opposition and criticism can help you push through challenges and achieve success. But you should also “iterate like crazy” make your product perfect, pay attention to team and timing, and more.
Watch the video for all of Bill Gross’s insights – they’re pure gold.