If you’re an entrepreneur looking for inspiration during the COVID-19 crisis, my conversation with Mark Cuban may bring you some hope. Even if you don’t consider yourself to be an entrepreneur, he still has some great stories to put a smile on your face.
And in case no one has told you yet: please don’t be ashamed to accept assistance from social welfare programs. You’ve earned the relief you need right now.
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Highlights
3:20 I ask Mark how he’s experiencing the crisis as a billionaire
7:17 Mark tells us why now is a good time to start a business (hint: it’s not for the money)
12:17 I ask Mark what advice he offers to people who were just laid off
17:54 When Mark thinks VCs may start investing regularly again
19:25 We talk about the network effect of raising people up
22:59 Why Mark recommends entrepreneurs look to their own community needs first: “You don’t
have to be the leader to be a leader.”
28:37 We discuss why it’s important to continuously learn (especially now)
31:17 Mark talks about working from home while being a parent of three kids
34:08 Mark answers your questions
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