Thoughtful Thursday - Quotes about startups

“Start-up success is not a consequence of good genes or being in the right place at the right time. Success can be engineered by following the right process, which means it can be learned , which means it can be taught.”

Eric Ries

“Start-up teams are always in flux, so, like all start-ups, we're always talking to candidates for various key roles.”

Sean Parker

“Wikistrat is my ninth start-up, so I've been through this process a few times. You have to go with what works. The power of example is compelling, so model the ideas that you want someone to understand.”

Thomas P. M. Barnett

“Waiting for perfect is never as smart as making progress.”

Seth Godin

“In the movies, you want a good story and characters that are honest, but you are also looking for a good director who can lead the ship. That's how we look at business. Everybody has a great idea for a start-up, and so do their relatives, and they tell me, 'You gotta build it.' I say, 'I have to believe in it.'”

Ashton Kutcher