Episode 2.17 - How a Surviving Startup Thinks and Works
Surviving startups recognise there is no perfect way through the maze of entrepreneurship. False dawns and one way streets are inevitable; but left unchecked these unrewarding routes can confuse, frustrate, trap and worst of all lead to an unplanned exit. By listening to this special episode, you'll discover how to think, plan and navigate through the 'early days maze'. You'll also get to know key reference sources and guides that you will treasure when working out and through the dawn of any new venture.Tips and ideas for business forecasting, planning, research and moving forward are shared on the show. You will also discover thought provoking true stories which support key points throughout the podcast. A bit of Podcast background...UK-based Peter Harrington set up his first business following graduation in York in 1989. He has since started and grown several companies in various sectors including research, marketing, design, print, educational software and consultancy. Over the last 30+ years, Peter has employed over 1,000 people and experienced many highs and a few lows including burglaries, floods, fire and of course the most recent pandemic.As well as being the CEO with the SimVenture team, Peter is also an Entrepreneur in Residence at the London School of Economics and London South Bank University.Big thanks to LSE Generate, the SimVenture Team and Seajam Moths for supporting the Startup Survival Podcast.