Entrepreneurship · 17 min · Suggested 16+; not age-rated
What I Look for in a Startup
Michael Acton Smith
Michael Acton Smith explores from Big Ideas to First Experiments. The conversation highlights startup ideas and creativity, with ideas about risk. Viewers can use the learning outcomes and questions below to reflect on the talk and consider what to try next.
Key moments
- 01
You only need one experiment to work, even if many fail
- 02
An exciting idea can be worth testing before you commit to a set route
- 03
Creativity must be backed by execution and commercial basics
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