10 Things They Don't Teach You in College About Entrepreneurship

10 Things About Entrepreneurship They Don’t Teach You in College … and how to learn them Jason Evanish CEO / Co-Founder Greenhorn Connect, LLC February 14, 2012 Entrepreneur’s Club Northeastern University

Who am I?
BS EE ‘08
MS TE ‘09
Co-founder Greenhorn Connect
Lean Startups Disciple

10 Things About Entrepreneurship They Don’t Teach You in College … and how to learn them

First, a Public Service Announcement…

#10: How to Email

How to really email
Use the http://three.sentenc.es/ Model:
Greeting + Who you & your startup are
What you’re looking for / Why contacting
End with your ASK

Three.Sentenc.es Example
Hi David,
My name is Jason Evanish and I’m the founder of GreenhornConnect.com , a site with all the startup resources, events and jobs in Boston.
We’re currently working hard to improve our customer acquisition and Janet told me you’re an expert in this. I’d love to hear some of your insights.
Would you be available for coffee or a call next week? You can see my availability here: http://tungle.me/Evanish
Thanks, Jason

#9: How to Ask for Help & Engage Mentors

What to do
Be specific
Know why you’re asking
Have a goal end result
Be mindful of their time

#8: How to $ell

Learn How to Sell… Anything! www.youtube.com / watch?v =zCf46yHIzSo

#7: How to Live Lean

Greenhorn Hacks for Living Lean

#6: How to Lead a Team

How to Learn to Lead Class Projects

#5: How to work with people in other disciplines

Start a Side Project

Try to Learn and Ask for Help!

#4: How to Build a Network

Everything You Need to Know About Networking

…and a site you might find helpful for networking in Boston

#3: The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How of Fundraising

Signs You’re Ready to Raise Money
You have paying customers or millions of users.
You know exactly how much money you need.
You know how you’d spend it to the last dollar.
You can demonstrate the market potential.

#2: Pattern Matching

Pattern Matching – Forming your own opinion based on hearing views from others.

#1: Handling Failure

Solution – Start Something!

Coming Feb 22 nd @ The BU School of Management Sign up here: http:// bostonstartupfair.eventbrite.com Work at a Startup!

Contact Info
Twitter: @Evanish & @GreenhornBoston
Email: [email_address]
The site: www.GreenhornConnect.com
www.facebook.com/GreenhornConnect
Greenhorn Linked in Group

10 Things They Don't Teach You in College About Entrepreneurship

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