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By: Steve Blank Discusses The Origin And Future Of The Lean Startup Movement

Steve Blank Discusses The Origin And Future Of The Lean Startup Movement — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:01:28 +0000

[...] of my first posts was entitled The MBA Education And Other Oxymorons. MBA’s are frequent targets of derision in the startup world, as their career expectations are [...]

By: John Greathouse

John Greathouse — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:20:00 +0000

sorry “your” hat…

By: John Greathouse

John Greathouse — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:19:00 +0000

Daryl (love her hat b/t/w) – thanks for sharing Pittsburgh Willy’s story. A Partner and Co-Founder of mine once had a hot dog cart in Malibu. Once he told me this fact, I knew I wanted to work with him! Its tough to find something more entrepreneurial than a food cart.

All the best to you.

By: D Gerke

D Gerke — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:36:00 +0000

Just stumbled across your blog — great stuff!

Twenty eight years ago I started an evening MBA program. After one semester, I realized it was actually taking me in the wrong direction. Didn’t want to climb the ladder – rather, wanted to build my own ladder. So I quit, and spend the next three years figuring out how to start an engineering consulting firm.

Made the jump the day the market crashed in 1987. Looking back after 25 years, the first day in business was the worst day in business. Every day since has been better!

The food truck story reminds me of a local success story in Phoenix — Pittsburgh Willy’s hot dogs. You can read it here: (www.jumptoconsulting.com/need-a-job-create-your-own) When he told his story, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. PS – His hot dogs are great!

So thanks for sharing your views. All the best!

Daryl
“Uncle Daryl wants YOU… to find your freedom too.”

By: John Greathouse

John Greathouse — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:39:00 +0000

Thanks. As I state in the post, the only people I have kept up with at Wharton are those I drank beer and played poker with. They were liked minded – they weren’t there to get top grades and work at investment banks.

Jump into an entrepreneurial community and start helping people. You will be shocked how many people are in your local community, who also share your startup passion. Most people who get an MBA are NOT entrepreneurs. If you want to hang around bankers and consultants, spend the $150k.

Good luck.

John

By: Ibanezowner

Ibanezowner — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:58:00 +0000

What awesome rawness in this post! I am applying to several Tier1 B-schools this year. I just got my first rejection after 2 interviews. A friend of mine asked, “why do you need to spemd $150k on an MBA?” My answer is “credentials and contacts.” Is there a better way to tap into the massive resources of human and financial capital that attendees of these schools offer? How else can I find more people like me (smart, passionate, and creative) who are bent on making a difference in the world?

By: Citação – Reinaldo Pamponet « Startup Biz Model

Citação – Reinaldo Pamponet « Startup Biz Model — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:35:09 +0000

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By: Quora

Quora — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:57:08 +0000

I co-founded a startup which is now funded by A++ Silicon Valley investors and left due to issues with the CEO. Should I go to grad school to flush my brain and get a new springboard if I an unable to find another new idea that immediately excites me…

In a word, “No.” “Immediately” is a bit extreme. Be patient and flexible and you will uncover another idea which you are passionate about. In most cases, I believe an MBA is the wrong path for an entrepreneur (I have an MBA from Wharton in Entr…

By: Startup Children – How To Parent An Entrepreneur (Part IV)

Startup Children – How To Parent An Entrepreneur (Part IV) — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 15:03:16 +0000

[...] I note in MBA Education and Other Oxymorons entry, my roommates and I hosted a weekly poker game while attending Wharton. Many of the [...]

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