For Gabriel Weinberg, local angel investor and DuckDuckGo founder, it’s an entrepreneur’s track record that counts — “not just the high points.”
That’s what he said at this month’s Startup Grind event held at coworking space Benjamin’s Desk, when asked how he determines if an entrepreneur is the real deal, as reported by social worker and IT specialist Rocco DiCicco on his blog.
Or, in Weinberg’s words: “It’s about the lines, not the dots.”
“I try to look at what someone has done over time, not just the high points,” he said. “I look to see – are they vested, are they committed.”
Similarly, DiCicco noted, Weinberg advised entrepreneurs to ask themselves, “Can I do this for 10 years or more?” if they’re deciding whether or not to pursue a venture because that’s often how long it takes for a business to be successful.
Find four more takeaways from the talk over at DiCicco’s blog. Also see more coverage on the Startup Grind blog.
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