Here in Silicon Valley, I have taken part in hundreds of…
“Here in Silicon Valley, I have taken part in hundreds of conversations trying to convince people to dive in and become entrepreneurs. All too often, innovators with good, safe, jobs are unwilling to put their family's access to health care at risk by walking away from company-backed medical insurance.”
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Entrepreneurs hesitate to risk health benefits for uncertain ventures
In simple terms: Risking health insurance stops many from starting businesses
Weigh risk vs reward, consider safety nets
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career transition
- startup funding
- family health planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can startups provide health safety nets?
- What alternatives exist for health coverage?
Health security is a strong deterrent for many