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Nandan Shukla
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You need a great idea and money to startup.
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Balkrishna Agarwal
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Myth: Being an Entrepreneur Means You Are Your Own Boss.
Truth: Everybody else is your boss but not you :D
Truth: Everybody else is your boss but not you :D
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Bhavesh Patel
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One huge myth I'd love to bust about startups is that You have to have a completely original idea to succeed.
The truth? Some of the most successful startups didn’t reinvent the wheel—they just made it better, faster, or more accessible. Think about brands that took existing concepts and improved them with better technology, customer experience, or marketing.
What truly matters is execution—how well you solve a problem, differentiate yourself, and connect with your audience. You don’t need to be the first; you need to be the best at what you do. Innovation isn’t just about invention—it’s about evolution.
The truth? Some of the most successful startups didn’t reinvent the wheel—they just made it better, faster, or more accessible. Think about brands that took existing concepts and improved them with better technology, customer experience, or marketing.
What truly matters is execution—how well you solve a problem, differentiate yourself, and connect with your audience. You don’t need to be the first; you need to be the best at what you do. Innovation isn’t just about invention—it’s about evolution.
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