Startups are transforming our society. Over the past 100 years, we've gone from an industrial era, where a hierarchical structure dominated business and society, to a post information era where the network is rapidly disrupting the hierarchy and transforming the way we work and live.
Brad FeldI don't think enough people have accepted that the machines have already taken over. They are patiently waiting for us to catch up with them. Our world is now interdependent with the machines, and more entrepreneurs should be working on the symbiosis between the two entities.
Brad FeldThe quest for stability or homeostasis is silly. We should accept that we live on an incredibly dynamic planet in a rapidly changing environment, and do our best to have the most amazing experiences we can.
Brad FeldThe most challenging thing for a young entrepreneur is to think long-term. When you are 22 years old, itโs hard to think in 22-year increments since thatโs as long as youโve been alive. But itโs really important to view your life as an entrepreneur as a long journey that consists of many short-term cycles.
Brad FeldItโs not about having a Silicon Valley attitudeโitโs about having an entrepreneurial attitude. Itโs about partnering with other organizations in and around your area. Itโs about thinking big with entrepreneurs that sit next to you in your coworking space. Itโs about collaborating with tech gurus, social media wizards and community leaders at cool business events. Itโs the people that make a community an entrepreneurial oneโnot the locationโand itโs up to you to contribute.
Brad Feld