startup quotes – Inspire99 https://inspire99.com Startup and Motivation Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:56:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://inspire99.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cropped-cropped-inspire99-logo-FB-cover2-32x32.jpg startup quotes – Inspire99 https://inspire99.com 32 32 44421129 No more romanticizing about how cool is it to be an entrepreneur https://inspire99.com/challenges-of-being-an-entrepreneur/ https://inspire99.com/challenges-of-being-an-entrepreneur/#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:56:04 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=13164 Each time I read about entrepreneurship, I wonder if perhaps the idea may be oversold. The road to entrepreneurship is a hard one. It is similar to the stories of people winning a lottery. We are only aware of the entrepreneurs who have succeeded in life and made it big. However, the harsh reality is ... Read more

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]]> https://inspire99.com/challenges-of-being-an-entrepreneur/feed/ 2 13164 A time of crisis is not just a time of anxiety and worry! https://inspire99.com/a-time-of-crisis-is-not-just-a-time-of-anxiety-and-worry-desmond-tutu/ https://inspire99.com/a-time-of-crisis-is-not-just-a-time-of-anxiety-and-worry-desmond-tutu/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:17:37 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=17727 A time of crisis: We all have this situation - the crisis quote focuses on what we make out of it, how to make the best of the situation we are presented with.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/a-time-of-crisis-is-not-just-a-time-of-anxiety-and-worry-desmond-tutu/feed/ 2 17727 Don’t be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again! https://inspire99.com/dont-be-embarrassed-by-your-failures/ https://inspire99.com/dont-be-embarrassed-by-your-failures/#comments Sat, 10 Feb 2024 21:32:36 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=13112 Failures are hard to deal with. It is worse when you start worrying about your emotional connections to an outcome. The results will do enough to hurt us and make us feel sad. If we start worrying about letting ourselves or others down and move into the rabbit hole of an emotional conundrum, there's no hope for success.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/dont-be-embarrassed-by-your-failures/feed/ 1 13112 Continuous delivery in a startup product https://inspire99.com/continuous-delivery-for-early-stage/ https://inspire99.com/continuous-delivery-for-early-stage/#comments Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:48:46 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=13161 This article relates to the product development journey in an early stage startup. You can easily extend this to innovative developments in product where you're focusing on agile developments with continuous feedback. However, make sure that you establish the ground rules between production code and experimental developments so that people know the value of a beta.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/continuous-delivery-for-early-stage/feed/ 2 13161 Think big Think fast Think ahead – Dhirubhai Ambani https://inspire99.com/ideas-are-no-ones-monopoly-think-big-dhirubhai-ambani/ https://inspire99.com/ideas-are-no-ones-monopoly-think-big-dhirubhai-ambani/#comments Mon, 08 Jan 2024 15:25:15 +0000 http://inspire99.com/?p=12262 This discussion is around Dhirubhai Ambani's quote "Ideas are no one's monopoly, Think Big, Think Fast and Think Ahead". The beauty of this quote is in challenging a concept of ideas winning the world. It tackles the notions of talent vs hard work, action vs words and more of these misconceptions which stand in the way of your success. Join our discussion with your comments and thoughts below.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/ideas-are-no-ones-monopoly-think-big-dhirubhai-ambani/feed/ 2 12262 10 Beautiful Business Inspirational Quotes for a startup https://inspire99.com/10-beautiful-business-inspirational-quotes-for-a-startup/ https://inspire99.com/10-beautiful-business-inspirational-quotes-for-a-startup/#comments Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:15:22 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=19197 Business inspirational quotes can be powerful tools for startups, providing much-needed motivation and guidance on the entrepreneurial journey. These quotes from successful entrepreneurs and business leaders serve as reminders that challenges are opportunities, failures are stepping stones, and perseverance is key.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/10-beautiful-business-inspirational-quotes-for-a-startup/feed/ 1 19197 Keep Going even when it is Tough – Perseverance! https://inspire99.com/if-something-is-important-enough-even-if-you-are-scared-you-will-keep-going-elon-musk-startup-quotes/ https://inspire99.com/if-something-is-important-enough-even-if-you-are-scared-you-will-keep-going-elon-musk-startup-quotes/#comments Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:35:55 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=17784 In the face of adversity, keep pushing forward. Tough times demand unwavering perseverance. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth. Each step, no matter how small, propels you closer to your goals. Stay focused, stay motivated, and continue moving forward. Trust your abilities and believe in the power of resilience.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/if-something-is-important-enough-even-if-you-are-scared-you-will-keep-going-elon-musk-startup-quotes/feed/ 3 17784 4 Key Facets of having your skin in the game in a startup https://inspire99.com/4-key-facets-of-having-your-skin-in-the-game-in-a-startup/ https://inspire99.com/4-key-facets-of-having-your-skin-in-the-game-in-a-startup/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:33:30 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=18613 Skin in the game: A common question about entrepreneurship is the level of commitment from its founders and the core team. The same questions are portrayed throughout the investment rounds, initial customer acquisitions and even initial government grants.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/4-key-facets-of-having-your-skin-in-the-game-in-a-startup/feed/ 0 18613 Top 25 Entrepreneur Quotes for a business founder https://inspire99.com/entrepreneur-quotes/ https://inspire99.com/entrepreneur-quotes/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 06:46:54 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=23596 Entrepreneur Quotes: This article is a collection of 25 beautiful quotes for entrepreneurs. As a business founder, the number of challenges only increases with time. It is only natural to find ourselves wanting motivation. Some of these quotes give us a direct dose of inspiration. Some other quotes make us pause and rethink our approach. Ultimately, entrepreneurship is a long, hard journey. It needs a consistent drive for us to keep moving forward. This collection talks about various themes such as passion, perseverance, motivation, risk-taking etc.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/entrepreneur-quotes/feed/ 0 23596 How to think of a good idea for a startup? https://inspire99.com/its-not-about-a-good-idea-you-just-have-to-find-the-solution-for-a-problem-brian-chesky/ https://inspire99.com/its-not-about-a-good-idea-you-just-have-to-find-the-solution-for-a-problem-brian-chesky/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:59:33 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=17824 How to think of a good idea?: Every entrepreneur and founder goes through this question. How to come up with a great idea that can make my startup succeed. In fact, the most common phrase for a startup founder is to develop an idea that becomes a unicorn. It is every bit as exciting as it sounds to come up with a startup idea and watch it grow.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/its-not-about-a-good-idea-you-just-have-to-find-the-solution-for-a-problem-brian-chesky/feed/ 1 17824 Surround yourself with people who encourage you in startup https://inspire99.com/people-will-tell-that-you-cannot-make-a-difference-to-the-world-ray-goforth/ https://inspire99.com/people-will-tell-that-you-cannot-make-a-difference-to-the-world-ray-goforth/#respond Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:59:58 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=13157 Being in a startup world, it is far too common to see disagreements and disapproval from people on a regular basis. This post discusses on the external support, challenges for an idea which sounds outrageous and beyond reach.

Crazier the idea or bigger the vision - greater the resistance - perhaps because not many can see the vision which you as an entrepreneur have. Or it appears too difficult and impossible for them.

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]]> https://inspire99.com/people-will-tell-that-you-cannot-make-a-difference-to-the-world-ray-goforth/feed/ 0 13157 Focus on the importance of long-term relationships https://inspire99.com/it-is-often-easy-to-get-caught-up-in-short-term-decisions-sheila-lirio-marcelo/ https://inspire99.com/it-is-often-easy-to-get-caught-up-in-short-term-decisions-sheila-lirio-marcelo/#comments Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:18:45 +0000 https://inspire99.com/?p=17833 Starting a new business can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be a daunting one. With so many decisions to make, resources to manage, and goals to achieve, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your startup. However, it's important to keep the bigger picture in mind and focus on building long-term relationships with colleagues, partners, and customers.

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