Ep 02: Solving a problem or feeding your ego? with Michael Sawitz Fast Start Studio
Michael Sawitz, CEO FastStart studio, reveals his insights and thoughts on high-tech high-growth entrepreneurship. Michael also shares his secret he wished he’d shared with his younger self on how to be uber-successful.
From years of running his accelerator, Michael shares lots of advice to startup founders on:
Your startup why? Solving a problem or feeding your ego?
The value of super mentors
Value proposition
Lean Business Canvas
Startup success and business pivots
The Valley of despair
Network marketing
Build. Test. Learn.
Don’t fall in love with your product.
Be a gumby (i.e. flexible) of startup land
Uber success
About the Guest:
Michael Sawitz is a serial entrepreneur and founder of FastStart.studio, a mixed use business incubator in Irvine. He has held founder or C-level positions for over forty years in the apparel industry, equipment distribution and retail arenas. Mr. Sawitz has been published nationally, spoke as keynote speaker nationally and has been interviewed on numerous occasion in print and radio talk shows. His charity work includes President of the National Alliance of Ship Centers, board of directors Tech Coast Venture Network, board of directors The Center for Entrepreneurship CSUF, Professional Mentors Advisors and Coaches, and Charter Member of TiE the worlds largest entrepreneurial education organization. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor teaching Lean Startup Strategies at CSUF. Most recently Mr. Sawitz began a 4 year term with the California State Bar as Commissioner to the Franchise and Distribution Law Committee.
Personal Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsawitz/
Words of Wisdom
Ideas are worthless; revenues are priceless; surround yourself with smart people.
Life is a journey – mole hills or mountains? it’s your choice.
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