Do You Have What It Takes to Be an Entrepreneur?, 1:08 hours

February 1, 2006
Moderator: Kathryn Shaw, Stanford GSB. Panelists: Julie Farris, Scalix; Rob Forbes, Design Within Reach; Robert Simon, Alta Partners; Pete Slosberg, Cocoa Pete's.

Many would-be entrepreneurs are excited by the prospect of forming a new venture but may not have considered what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. The panelists share their insights on what it takes to launch and build a sustainable company and tackle such questions as: how much experience is required, what are the necessary personality traits, and when is the right time?

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