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Leaders Of Transformation


Want to grow your business? Make a greater impact in the world? Become a leader in your industry?

Every week our host Nicole Jansen interviews business leaders and difference makers who are transforming the world with their strengths, passion and expertise. Tune in weekly to hear inspiring stories of transformation, overcoming obstacles, and global impact.

From freeing women and children from the sex trafficking industry, to transforming the way we do business and interact with others, these leaders of transformation will inspire and equip you to be the difference maker and world changer you were born to be.

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Apr 11, 2022

How do you turn your brilliant startup idea into a successful business?

Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff) is the Chairman and CEO of Founders Space, a global innovation hub for entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors, with over 50 partners in 22 countries. He is also a venture investor, founder of three venture-backed and two bootstrapped startups, and author of several award-winning books, including Make Elephants Fly, Surviving a Startup, and The Five Forces.

In this episode we explore the startup world – what entrepreneurs need to know when launching a startup, how to avoid deadly mistakes, build your team, and some behind scenes tips on how to accelerate your success.

What We Discuss with Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)

  • Inside the startup world
  • Avoiding the common entrepreneurial pitfalls
  • The “brilliant idea” myth
  • Turning your startup idea into a viable solution that people want
  • Finding the right people to execute on your idea
  • How YouTube, Google and Groupon had to pivot to succeed
  • How to gain traction in the marketplace
  • When and how to attract investor money for your startup
  • Why getting too much investor money too early is bad for business
  • How startup accelerators and incubation hubs work
  • Building your leadership team
  • Leadership skills as a startup CEO

Episode Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/business/420-accelerating-your-startup-with-steven-hoffman 

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