Recruiting talent is no different than any other challenge a startup faces. It’s all about selling. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
The best way of dealing with the press, customers, and critics is to come clean when things go wrong and admit when you make a mistake. We are humans, and no one expects us to be perfect. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
The truth is that entrepreneurship is more like a roller coaster ride than a cruise. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
You will find that every successful entrepreneur has suffered many setbacks. These entrepreneurs just forget to mention these when they are doing interviews with the ‘Wall Street Journal’ or Bloomberg TV. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
When my generation grew up, our only sources of knowledge were books, teachers, parents and friends. The encyclopedia was an item of luxury. We faced big limits in what we could learn, where we could be and who we could reach. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
A key ingredient in innovation is the ability to challenge authority and break rules. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
Building a company isn’t that different from climbing a big mountain. You need people helping you traverse treacherous paths and to lift you up when you fall. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
Business executives need to start by spelling out and communicating their values. Then they need to lead by example. This means getting rid of the bad apples and declining opportunities that bring instant wealth at the cost of selling one’s soul. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
The goal should be to build a sustainable lifestyle business that does good for employees and customers – and that steadily builds wealth. Vivek Wadhwa Read Quote
