Any entrepreneur can tell you, launching a startup is a learning process. Therefore, one of the best things you can do prior to launching a startup of your own is to learn from those who have blazed the trail. Samir Tendulkar, founder of food tech startup Khal, shared valuable insights during our interview that will inspire and motivate aspiring entrepreneurs.
What is your #1 piece of advice for startup founders?
“Persistence is the key to success.”
What is the best method you’ve found to avoid burnout as an entrepreneur?
“Have people you love join you in your startup.”
What is your advice for coming up with a unique startup idea?
“Keep your eyes open, and you will find an opportunity.”
What is your advice for overcoming challenges and failure?
“Stay persistent; the answer will come to you.”
What is the biggest lesson you learned and what can aspiring entrepreneurs take from it?
“The biggest lesson I learned comes from the movie ‘Finding Nemo.’ It says, ‘there is always a way.’ Nemo says this every time someone tells him there is no way to.”
What is your advice for entrepreneurs seeking funding for the first time?
“Focus on the business, and the money will follow.”
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