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I’m in Forbes today!
Posted by Scott on 29th August, 2008 | 13 comments|
Sramana Mitra published an article today at Forbes.com, and included a huge write-up about me. Years ago I was mentioned in the Wall Street Journal, but this is the biggest publication I’ve been in otherwise and it’s an honor to receive the recognition. |
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The article talks about self-funding a business, without taking on venture capital or other debt, and mentions my opinion on the issue:
“What surprises him still is how much money he sees sloshing around in start-ups. “I look at some of these sites that have received $10 million in funding and I wonder what they are doing with all of that money. I don’t need it. I do it slower. For me, being an entrepreneur is so much trial and error that I would rather make the mistakes in the lower dollar range than at the Super Bowl advertising level.” (Read my interview with Scott Wainner here.) …
…Both Wainner and Yalamanchi have created great businesses–great for their customers, their employees and for the economy. The world needs these kinds of boostrappers. Let’s hope the next U.S. president knows how much we need them, too.”
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I guess it makes sense to make a mistake in the beginning so you want lose out on a lot of cash , congrats on getting in Forbes
Wow, looks like you have been very busy in the past few days. Anyway, congrats on getting on Forbes. That is a great accomplishment.
Congrats on the article Scott!
congrats for the Forbes
Congrats on getting into Forbes. That is a HUGE accomplishment.
Great stuff, must be great to get such recognition. Love the bit about the next president taking note of people like you!
Jim
However tempting it might be to get VC money dangled in front of you, it involves giving up a lot of control. Your philosophy of self-funding is a far smarter approach if at all possible.
Congrats on the writeup in Forbes … that’s a great piece of recognition.
Really I wanna say: Congratulations, man, you done a good job!
Great job, you are famous!
Oh, that’s a great reward for your good job, congratulations!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Scott
Looking forward to seeing you on CNN soon!
Nice to get the recognition like that.
Keep up the good work.
JZ
Congratulations, well overdue