Building Quote by Eric Ries
“Entrepreneurship is not really building a product, it's not having an idea, it's not being in the right place at the right time. It's fundamentally company building.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Startup Way, 2017
Entrepreneurship is fundamentally about building a company, not just ideas or timing.
In simple terms: Entrepreneurship = building a company, not just ideas.
Key Takeaway
Focus on company building, not just concepts.
Themes
entrepreneurship
company building
execution
Mood
practical
instructive
Type
business
motivational
When to use this quote
- launching startups
- product development
- growth phases
Key Concepts
business model
scaling
value creation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do ideas translate into a viable company?
- What role does timing play in company building?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue the importance of ideas and market timing.
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