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- The Startup Velocity Question
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- The Future: End of Capitalism
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Serial Entrepreneur: Peng Ong (Part 5)
SM: Have you read any of my writings on the entrepreneurship in India? PO: Yes I have, and we have talked some on this. What are you referring to specifically? SM: Well I did a series under the title of Concept Arbitrage. If you look at Indian entrepreneurship right now there is a huge amount
Serial Entrepreneur: Peng Ong (Part 4)
After founding Interwoven, Peng Ong become involved in some unique projects with the government of Singapore and even tried retiring. However, he discovered he still had a passion for entreprenuership and founded his next company, Encentuate. We also gain some insight into his future goals. SM: After Interwoven did you found Encentuate right away, or
Serial Entrepreneur: Peng Ong (Part 3)
We continue our interview with Peng Ong and talk about his next venture, Interwoven. Here Peng addresses some very interesting topics and his personal philosophy on risk. SM: So tell us the story of Interwoven. You put in your own money? PO: I think the interesting thing if you look at my career, usually the
Serial Entrepreneur: Peng Ong (Part 2)
Previously, we discussed Peng Ong and his background. Today we begin to explore his first true entrepreneurial venture, Electric Classifieds, which spawned the creation of Match.com, the worlds largest online dating service. SM: How long was match.com? PO: I spent probably a total of less than a year totally active there. SM: So you were
Serial Entrepreneur: Peng Ong (Part 1)
Here is an interview with Peng Ong, the first in a new Serial Entrepreneurial series. This series will highlight those entrepreneurs who have repeatedly been able to come up with innovative ideas for new ventures, been successful in their endeavors, and also failed, but most importantly, have taken in their stride a certain way of
Powerpoint Financing
Here’s an article from today’s New York Times on how entrepreneurs are shunning venture capital, and choosing to bootstrap their companies. While that is a very good strategy for web 2.0 plays where very little money is needed, and a 12-18 month exit is in the cards, is it necessarily the right strategy for all
Replacing a Founder: Darlene Mann, Siperian
Many entrepreneurs have to face the issue of recruiting an outside CEO for their beloved venture as the business starts to scale. Most struggle with the decision. Here is an Interview with a friend, Darlene Mann, who I know has done an excellent job with her role as an outside CEO coming into Siperian, replacing
What Makes an Entrepreneur?
I had made the following comment in a prior article: “People become entrepreneurs for two reasons: either they have a chip on their shoulder, and have something to prove to themselves and to the world around them. Or, they want to afford a lifestyle that is substantially above their current means. India is banking on