Steve Blank Why Entrepreneurs Start Companies Rather Than Join Them
I suppose I was motivated by five factors: I did not enjoy the practice of law—and recognized that real career success depends on having a passion for what one is doing. I read about a highly successful buyout that former secretary of the treasury Bill Simon had done of Gibson greeting cards, achieving financial results far beyond what is possible
... See moreDavid M. Rubenstein • How to Lead: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers
Most people/founders want to do something they enjoy, earn good money and decide what to do with their time. I genuinely think VC is one of the worst ways to achieve those
Katie Lewis • Find Your 9others
That's the real point of startups. Ideally, you are getting together with a group of other people who also want to work a lot harder, and get paid a lot more, than they would in a big company.