{"id":37946,"date":"2021-04-05T12:42:36","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T17:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/?p=37946"},"modified":"2024-02-26T17:15:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T23:15:41","slug":"ted-talks-starting-a-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/ted-talks-starting-a-business\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Essential TED Talks You Must Listen to When Starting a Business"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-38079\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05104918\/ted-talks.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05104918\/ted-talks.png 700w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05104918\/ted-talks-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05104918\/ted-talks-400x196.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\n<div class='header-cta' style='display:none'>\n  <span>Will your business idea succeed?<\/span>\n  <a href='https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/evaluate-your-startup-idea-quiz\/' class='btn btn-primary' target='_blank'>Take our quiz - completely confidential and free!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/starting-a-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starting a new business<\/a> is exciting.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s also challenging.<\/p>\n<p>There are so many factors at play. And, any of them can work for or against you.<\/p>\n<p>Generating a winning idea, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/how-to-write-a-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writing a business plan<\/a>, securing financing, analyzing the market, choosing a business model, and defining your startup&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/brand-identity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brand identity<\/a> are some of the essential ingredients to the success of any startup.<\/p>\n<p>But, while it&#8217;s impossible to anticipate every possible challenge, you <em>can<\/em> gain a well-rounded entrepreneurship education that will give your new startup its best chance for success.<\/p>\n<p>And, we&#8217;ve done the legwork for you.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll find the results of our deep dive into the TED archives below &#8211; 13 TED Talks that will prepare (and inspire) you for the challenges ahead.<\/p>\n<div class=\"featured-snippet\"><h2 class=\"title\">Here are 13 TED Talks startup entrepreneurs shouldn't miss:<\/h2><div class=\"snippet-content\"><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#develop\">How Great Leaders Inspire Action<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wilkinson\">The Secret of How to Think Like an Entrepreneur<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#godin\">How to Get Your Ideas to Spread<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gross\">The Single Biggest Reason Why Start-ups Succeed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gladwell\">Choice, Happiness &amp; Spaghetti Sauce<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#semler\">How to Run a Company with (Almost) No Rules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#gasca\">Do Not Fail Fast - Fail Mindfully<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rose\">How to Pitch to a VC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#alexander\">The Fastest Startup Ever Created (Probably)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mcgonigal\">How to Make Stress Your Friend<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sharot\">How to Motivate Yourself to Change Your Behavior<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#brown\">The Power of Vulnerability<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#abrams\">3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Everything You Do<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.crowdspring.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/27125439\/cs-200px.png\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>What you should know about starting a business<\/h2>\n<p>The TED Talks in this first section address the practical, philosophical, and strategic aspects of launching a new business or startup.<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;business of the business,&#8221; if you will. So, without any further ado, let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sinek\">1. How Great Leaders Inspire Action &#8211; Simon Sinek<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire action\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>There is a simple guiding principle that can help you define your brand, steer your marketing, win loyal customers, and make you a stronger leader.<\/p>\n<p>Author and leadership expert Simon Sinek explains that simple guiding principle in his TED Talk &#8220;How Great Leaders Inspire Action.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Sinek&#8217;s Talk has been viewed over 54 million times &#8211; and for a good reason. Sinek&#8217;s Golden Circle should inform the very foundation of your startup.<\/p>\n<p><div class=' hide-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 35px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 18px;margin: 20px 0 30px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:11px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 20px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 45px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 50px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>  Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"wilkinson\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/amy_wilkinson_the_secret_of_how_to_think_like_an_entrepreneur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Secret of How to Think Like an Entrepreneur<\/a> &#8211; Amy Wilkinson<\/h3>\n<p>Amy Wilkinson knows entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s interviewed 200 entrepreneurs. The lessons that Amy shares in this TED Talk come from entrepreneurial heavyweights &#8211; the founders of Paypal, Youtube, Facebook, inventors of life-saving cancer drugs, and more.<\/p>\n<p>In Amy\u2019s presentation, she discusses specific, actionable skills that can help every person think like a successful entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<p>Amy will introduce you to the &#8220;OODA Loop,&#8221; reveal why it\u2019s valuable to bring in an outsider to increase the diversity of your team\u2019s perspective (spoiler alert: this is probably not the reason you expect), share what it means to fail wisely, and explain the importance of &#8220;gifting small goods.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"godin\">3. How to Get Your Ideas to Spread &#8211; Seth Godin<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Seth Godin: How to get your ideas to spread\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/seth_godin_how_to_get_your_ideas_to_spread\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter how great your product or service is if no one knows about it.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most brutal truths of launching a startup is that the most fantastic ideas can fail if they aren&#8217;t marketed properly.<\/p>\n<p>Author, entrepreneur, and marketing expert Seth Godin has made it his life&#8217;s goal to understand and overcome that challenge.<\/p>\n<p>In this TED Talk, Godin explains how you can make sure your audience knows about your ideas.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gross\">4. The Single Biggest Reason Why Start-ups Succeed &#8211; Bill Gross<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Bill Gross: The single biggest reason why start-ups succeed\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/bill_gross_the_single_biggest_reason_why_start_ups_succeed\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Bill Gross is both a serial entrepreneur and a student of the science of startups.<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s the founder of IdeaLab &#8211; a startup incubator that helped launch more than 100 companies over 20 years. And, after watching many of those companies fail &#8211; he set out to learn why.<\/p>\n<p>Why did businesses with such great potential fail to meet the high hopes their founders, employees, and investors all shared?<\/p>\n<p>So, Gross investigated which factors accounted for those businesses&#8217; success or failure.\u00a0 And, his research led him to discover the single most influential reason why startups succeed. The reason may surprise you.<\/p>\n<p><div class=' hide-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 35px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 18px;margin: 20px 0 30px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 15px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:11px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 20px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-medium hide-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 45px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 18px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='show-for-large'><div style='padding: 10px 32px;text-align: center;background-position: center;background-color: #DA6D5A;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size: contain;'><h2 style='font-size: 50px;line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 12px;color: white;'>Free Business Startup Kit<\/h2><p style='font-size: 24px;margin: 20px 0 40px;line-height: 1.5;color: white;'>Receive six actionable guides, including a how to start a business checklist, detailed comparisons of LLCs, corporations, sole proprietorships, and partnerships to determine the best fit for your business, plus insights on crafting a compelling pitch deck to attract investors.<\/p><img style='margin-bottom: 32px;' src='https:\/\/crowdspring3-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/marketing\/inline-business-kit.png' \/><div style='display: flex; justify-content: center;'><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> How to Start a Business Checklist<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Corporation Guide<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Is an LLC Right for You?<\/li><\/ul><ul style='list-style: none;text-align: left;font-size: 16px;color: white;flex: 1;'><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting a Sole Proprietorship<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i> Starting Business Partnerships<\/li><li style='margin-bottom: 16px;'><i class='fa fa-check-circle'><\/i>  Creating a Powerful Pitch Deck<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div style='margin-top: 14px;margin-bottom: 24px;text-align: center;'><a href='\/business-startup-kit\/' target='_blank' style='background: #23b3f1; color: white; padding: 16px 32px; border-radius: 2px; font-weight: 700;font-size:19.2px;'>Get your free startup kit<i class='fa fa-angle-right' style='font-size: 27px; vertical-align: middle; background: white; border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px 12px 4px 14px; color: black; margin: 0 -18px 0 16px;'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gladwell\">5. Choice, Happiness and Spaghetti Sauce &#8211; Malcolm Gladwell<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Malcolm Gladwell: Choice, happiness and spaghetti sauce\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/malcolm_gladwell_choice_happiness_and_spaghetti_sauce\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Malcolm Gladwell, renowned author of New York Times Bestsellers &#8220;The Tipping Point,&#8221; &#8220;Blink,&#8221; and &#8220;Outliers,&#8221; offers up a very unique and powerful TED Talk that no entrepreneur should miss.<\/p>\n<p>In business &#8211; and in life &#8211; we&#8217;re often told to find <em>the correct answer<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>But, Gladwell shares research that decimates that concept. There is rarely a single definitive answer.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, Gladwell&#8217;s insights reveal the importance of learning the diversity of correct answers &#8211; and building your business around those.<\/p>\n<p>From choosing your startup&#8217;s niche to planning your specific products, this TED Talk has the potential to impact every layer of your business.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"semler\">6. How to Run a Company with (Almost) No Rules &#8211; Ricardo Semler<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Ricardo Semler: How to run a company with (almost) no rules\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/ricardo_semler_how_to_run_a_company_with_almost_no_rules\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Ricardo Semler simultaneously ran a successful conglomerate while also creating what he calls his &#8220;empty bucket list.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The unique work\/life balance he enjoyed inspired him to rethink the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/types-of-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">structure of his business<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This revolutionary TED Talk discusses how Semler dismantled traditional corporate barriers to redefine his employees&#8217; working lives. Which, in turn, gave them the freedom to live fuller lives.<\/p>\n<p>Startups are uniquely positioned to define not only their products, services, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowdspring.com\/blog\/mission-statement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mission statements<\/a>, and brands &#8211; but also the kind of company they want to be.<\/p>\n<p>Ricardo Semler shares a blueprint for how your startup can put its people first and achieve success.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"gasca\">7. Don&#8217;t Fail Fast &#8211; Fail Mindfully &#8211; Leticia Gasca<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"Leticia Gasca: Don&#039;t fail fast -- fail mindfully\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/leticia_gasca_don_t_fail_fast_fail_mindfully\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Conventional business wisdom tells us to fail fast so we can get busy learning from our mistakes.<\/p>\n<p>And, most entrepreneurs launch their businesses anticipating that they will beat the odds and succeed.<\/p>\n<p>But, the reality is often somewhere in between.<\/p>\n<p>Failure isn&#8217;t the alternative to success. It&#8217;s a frequent pit stop on the journey to success.<\/p>\n<p>And, how you deal with failure is more important than whether or not you fail.<\/p>\n<p>Leticia Gasca&#8217;s Talk &#8220;Don&#8217;t Fail Fast &#8211; Fail Mindfully&#8221; demystifies failure and provides entrepreneurs with a new, more helpful framework through which to view it.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rose\">8. How to Pitch to a VC &#8211; David S. Rose<\/h3>\n<p><iframe title=\"David S. Rose: How to pitch to a VC\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.ted.com\/talks\/david_s_rose_how_to_pitch_to_a_vc\" width=\"960\" height=\"541\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>David\u00a0 S. Rose is known as &#8220;The Pitch Coach.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He&#8217;s raised millions of dollars for his businesses as an entrepreneur. And, he&#8217;s funded millions of other companies as an investor. 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