EP34: Open Mic: Why Do So Few Startups Succeed?

The often elusive question of success explored 

(Recorded Live on Clubhouse October 29, 2021)

Guy Cooper is back with us and this time we’re discussing the small percentage of startups that strike it big. Why is it so hard to break through? Where do business owners go wrong? This session explores those questions and lays out the stage gates to meet in order to scale. 

Moderators: Colin C. Campbell, Michele Van Tilborg, Jeff Sass

Guest: Guy Cooper

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