Business Quote by Vinod Khosla
“Hopefully, I can advise entrepreneurs to avoid mistakes. But you can never be sure if you're trying something new and unreasonable.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview at TechCrunch Disrupt, 2015
Entrepreneurs should seek advice to avoid errors, yet uncertainty remains when pursuing novel, risky ideas.
In simple terms: Advice helps, but new ventures are inherently uncertain.
Key Takeaway
Seek counsel, but accept unknowns.
Themes
entrepreneurship
risk
advice
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
pragmatic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- product launch
- market entry
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
decision making
uncertainty
innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance guidance with bold experimentation?
- When is it worth pursuing an unreasonable idea?
A Different Perspective
Even with advice, unpredictable factors can derail plans.
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