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There is no "one right way" to build a company. 

As a result, entrepreneurs seeking guidance will always be given contradictory advice on how to build their business, from both "experts" and the uninformed alike. Ultimately, it is up to the entrepreneur to evaluate the opinions they receive and pursue the path they feel is best for them. 

The Startup Lean presents two differing viewpoints on key entrepreneurial topics for you to decide which way you lean.

This installment is about whether passion is enough to build a startup.

This Week's Topic:
Can You Launch a Company With Passion Alone?

"Every time I meet someone who says ‘I really want to be an entrepreneur’ but has no idea what they want to do, I really just think: ‘This person is totally aimless.’ It’s much better to start with: ‘I really want to manifest this. I want to bring this into the world.’ Decide if somebody else is doing it, and if you think they’re doing it well, go help them do it.”

- Dustin Moskovitz(Cofounder of Facebook and Asana)These Silicon Valley Titans Think You Probably Shouldn't Start a Company

 

"Turning your passion into a successful business not only allows you to be profitable while doing something you love, it helps set you up for lasting success. Most importantly, passion is central to making decisions that are in the long-term interest of the customer and the company, which will help you establish sustainability and longevity for your brand."

Gautam Gupta (Co-founder & CEO of NatureBox) How to Transform Your Passion into a Successful Business

Which Way Do You Lean?

 

 

If you could benefit from expert training and feedback to launch a company, apply to the Founder Institute today. We are currently accepting applications in many cities worldwide.

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