Dorm Room Tycoon (DRT)

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How to be a Great Entrepreneur with Josh Kopelman, First Round Jan 22, 2014

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In this interview, Josh Kopelman reveals what characterises a great entrepreneur and what type of investments he's interested in. He also explains how to spot market opportunities and why sometimes the best products never win.

How to Build a Product Remotely with Jason Fried, Basecamp Jan 07, 2014

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In this interview, Jason Fried explains his new approach for launching a new business and how to solve real problems. He outlines the benefits of working remotely, speaking to customers, and why designers shouldn't copy Apple.

Rethinking your Exit Strategy with Zach Klein, Vimeo Dec 29, 2013

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In this interview, Zach Klein reveals why the era of having a single career is over and why you shouldn’t start a company that you couldn’t imagine making for the rest of your life. We then touch on community building and why great communities have a few profound rules.

Turning Designers into Founders with Ben Blumenfeld, Designer Fund Dec 21, 2013

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In this interview, Ben Blumenfeld explains the role that design can play in the startup world, and what companies like Airbnb and Path are doing right. He outlines what he learned from working at Facebook and why it's important for designers to solve bigger problems.

Why Designers need Perspective with Geoff Teehan, Teehan + Lax Dec 18, 2013

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In this interview, Geoff Teehan reveals what it was like working on Medium. We talk about remote collaboration and killing good ideas. He also explains what makes a good designer and what it takes to build a great product

How to Innovate with Geoffrey Moore, Author Dec 16, 2013

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In this interview, Geoffrey Moore explains the struggles most companies will face and the importance of going after new markets. We also talk about what makes a good startup founder, being disruptive, dealing with competition and carving out a niche.

Improving Web Journalism with Walt Mossberg, Re/code Dec 10, 2013

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In this interview, Walt Mossberg explains why web journalists need to set higher standards. He reveals his plans for the All Things Digital conference and describes his relationship with the late Steve Jobs. At the end, he outlines what makes a good product and how to get press for your startup.

Crafting Elegant Solutions with Gentry Underwood, Mailbox Dec 03, 2013

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In this interview, Gentry Underwood explains why good design is based upon constant iteration. He sheds light on the importance of having a desire in solving a particular problem. We also talk about getting acquired, working at IDEO, and the role Human Centred Design played within Mailbox.

The Path to Mastery with Robert Greene, Author Sep 26, 2013

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In this interview, Robert Greene explains why the first move towards mastery is always inward - learning who you really are and reconnecting with that innate force. We also discuss how to become irreplaceable and the importance of pursing a craft with intensity.

How to Pitch your Startup with Robert Scoble, Rackspace Sep 24, 2013

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In this interview, Robert Scoble explains the best way to get the attention of journalists and investors. He reveals how to craft your story, the importance of social proof and why working the system to your advantage is necessary to succeed.

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