My Entrepreneurial Journey – Part 3: Everest

Posted by stephens on Apr 5, 2010 in Events, Tips & Techniques | 0 comments

This is part 3 of 3 on my talk at Lawrence Technological University that was shot in October 2009. I wrap up the talk about what I call the 5Ps of entrepreneurship: Purpose, Passion, People, Persistence, and Patience. What I attempted to do is weave my story along with the stories of companies and brands that most people are familiar with -- in the context of...

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My Entrepreneurial Journey – Part 2: Drive

Posted by stephens on Apr 3, 2010 in Demos, Events, Tips & Techniques | 0 comments

This is part 2 of 3 on my talk at Lawrence Technological University that was shot in October 2009. I talk about what I call the 5Ps of entrepreneurship: Purpose, Passion, People, Persistence, and Patience. What I attempted to do is weave my story along with the stories of companies and brands that most people are familiar with -- in the context of each...

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My Entrepreneurial Journey – Part 1: Focus

Posted by stephens on Apr 2, 2010 in Events, Tips & Techniques | 0 comments

I gave a talk at my alma mater, Lawrence Technological University, in October 2009 on entrepreneurship. Before I share the story on why Speedraft is in moth balls and my net worth is in the red, I wanted to post the lecture in its entirety. This is part 1 of 3. Keep in mind that I had not slept in two days because of the startup. That said, I did my best to...

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Photo Op

Posted by stephens on Nov 11, 2009 in Events | 0 comments

Here is a photo from my Entrepreneurial Journey talk at Lawrence Technological University last month. LTU President Dr. Lewis Walker is on the left, I am in the center, and Prof. Don Reimer is on the right. Note that my hair was dark brown the day I started my startup. And now is it nearly all gray. I am reasonably satisfied with my presentation after reviewing...

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