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Top 10 Mistakes By Entrepreneurs — Xconomy

22 Aug 2008   | Common Mistakes

Tags: fundraising · mistakes

LINK TO ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
  • http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2008/02/04/top-10-mistakes-by-entrepreneurs/

What are the top 10 mistakes made by entrepreneurs in starting and growing companies? This panel pontificates:

Rick Andrews, President and CEO, Thrasos Therapeutics
Rich Horan, Senior Managing Director, Slater Technology Fund
Jon Lourie, Partner, Edwards Angell Palmer and Dodge
Andre Marquis, CEO, Amplyx Pharmaceuticals
Edward Sullivan, Jr., Venture Partner in Charge, KPMG New England
Thayer Swartwood, Principal, ABS Ventures
Robert Valentini, President and CEO, Myomics, Inc.
Steve Woit, Publisher, Xconomy

>>> READ MORE at:
  • http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2008/02/04/top-10-mistakes-by-entrepreneurs/
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