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The three main qualities of a successful entrepreneur are charisma, commerciality, and creativity. Entrepreneurs with these three Cs are very rare. But they are equally important. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐚 is a unique charm that draws people, capital, and focus towards you. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 is the focus of building a great business. Get 1% better toward the goal and not lose that focus. 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 is how to approach core problems, especially those related to the CEO. Can you think of any more C's? Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

It takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to refocus after being distracted at work! Here's my work routine to help you master anything: 1. Disconnect Cut out the noise! Keep your smartphone away to avoid notifications, calls, and texts. These little distractions are the enemy of deep work. 2. Focus on One Task at a Time Studies show that multitasking reduces productivity by 40%. Break projects into small, achievable chunks. Long-term multitasking affects a person’s memory and accumulated knowledge. 3. Sleep Well Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep per night for optimal health. Your brain should be well-rested to be ready for deep work. Good sleep = High productivity 4. Work In Nature If possible, do your deep work sessions outside early in the morning. Fresh air, natural light, and greenery instantly lift up your mood. The change of scenery can also make you feel more energized and focused. 5. Play Music Without music, life can get boring! Put on a playlist in the backdrop. And when you are in your zone, you are more productive. 6. Enjoy What You Do Find something you love to do, and you'll never have to work a day in your life. Deep work doesn't have to be a grind. Keep an inspiring mission and find interesting things so it feels more like play than work. Most importantly, deep work is a skill that can be trained and improved over time. Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

Things I learned in the last 15 years, I will teach you in a few minutes! Hiring the right people is very important, especially in the early days of startup. You need team members who add value to your venture immediately! Someone who will: → Keep things moving smoothly → Handle conflicts well → Bounce back when things go wrong → Bring creative solutions to problems Here are 8 hiring questions to access: → Tell me about a big project you managed to keep on track, even when things got tough. How did you keep everything moving? → Share a time you disagreed with your boss or a colleague. How did it go? → Tell me about a time you failed. How did you handle it? → Describe a time you got to be creative with your work. What was exciting or tough about it? → Tell me about a successful presentation you gave and why it went well. → What’s the best feedback you’ve ever received? How did you react? → Describe a time you faced an ethical dilemma. How did you handle it? → Tell me about a time you had to work with someone whose personality differed from yours. How did it go? Asking these questions can help you find the right fit for your team faster! What am I missing? Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

Being a startup founder is tough, but you know what's even tougher? Fundraising! Getting prepped for investor questions should be at the top of your to-do list. Why? Because investors will grill you on nearly every aspect of your business! Here are the 12 most common investor questions: → What experience do you have in this industry? → How will these funds be allocated? → What are your strengths and advantages over the competition? → Who exactly is your best customer? → What is the TAM, SAM, and SOM? → What big problem does the startup solve? → Why would anyone want this? → What milestones have you met? → What is the next step in product evolution? → How are you making money? Include pricing. → Are your financial projections realistic? → How will you defend proprietary intellectual property? And how do you answer them like a pro? Swipe below! Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

How do some founders, especially those starting their second ventures, get caught up chasing the “next big idea”? It’s the EIR Syndrome—entrepreneurs-in-residence who spend so much time wondering if their next idea will outshine their last big win that they end up doing . . nothing. Many of the biggest companies started out looking almost trivial. Chris Dixon says it best: “A lot of the biggest companies start off looking like a toy.” Coinbase began as a simple Bitcoin wallet in a niche crypto space. Airbnb was just a way to crash at strangers' places—something you could already find on Craigslist! The challenge isn't just having a niche market entry; it’s knowing how to grow from there. Vinod Khosla nailed it when he said, "Your market entry strategy is different from your market disruption strategy." It’s all about starting small, embracing the weird, and then finding the path to scale. So, don’t get stuck in ideation—launch, iterate, and grow! What do you think? Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

Are you caught up in the whole idea of building a "moat"? If you’re building a startup, don’t worry about creating one from day one. You won’t have a moat in the first year or two—it takes years! Instead, focus on the endgame and where your moat will eventually be. Getting there? That’s a step-by-step process. Work on positioning yourself with the lowest cost structure and think strategically about your next moves—that’s how you dominate other categories over time. Your job as a founder is to figure out the next step that brings you closer to that endgame. Play the long game! Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

Why partner with an investor? Of course, you need the capital. But find someone who truly gets the journey. The grit and the battles you’ve fought along the way. In my experience, the best investors are the ones who see beyond the numbers. They want to know about the tough moments, the times when you’ve hit rock bottom and found a way to climb back up. It’s the kind of determination that matters—having that dogged spirit to keep pushing forward, no matter the setbacks. When you find an investor who values that relentless drive as much as you do, that's when you know you've got a partner who’s in it for the long haul. What do you think? Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

Get to the point! The shorter your pitch deck, the better. If you can’t tell your company's story in 5 minutes, you’re either overthinking it or haven’t simplified it enough. The best pitch decks? They run 5 - 7 minutes tops, leading to a solid 45-minute conversation afterward. Here’s what you need: → A clear problem description  → Your distinct solution  → Market size  → The team  → How much you're raising If you can't grab an investor's attention in three minutes, you’re going to have a tough time grabbing a customer's attention, too. Keep it lean; keep it mean! Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

What do investors want to see? Here are the eight slides you need to nail. 1. Opening Slide - Logo and to-the-point tagline 2. Sell the problem - Know your audience 3. Solution - Make investors believe your solution is worth investing in 4. Market Opportunity - Your market is growing, show them 5. Traction - Momentum and proof of execution over time  6. Business Model - How you will make money! 7. Team - Are you the right team, or will you hire the known unknowns 8. The Ask - What can investors do for you? Founders, know your numbers and connect yourself to your brand. Helpful? Let’s go! --- ♻ Repost to help your network reach its full potential. And follow Peter Korbel for more content!

What is the not-so-glamorous side of starting a business? It is lonely and tough when you start! As you change, everything around you changes, too. It’s not even fun at the beginning. You need an incredible amount of hope and a ridiculous level of inspiration—or maybe even a bit of delusion. Sometimes, the pain of staying the same pushes you to try something new because it might just be a bit less painful. But here’s the thing: This journey, with all its challenges, is what makes the successes so rewarding. Keep pushing through, stay inspired, and remember why you started. The road is bumpy, but the destination is worth it. Let’s go! Find this valuable? Repost it to your network! Follow Peter Korbel for more!