Steve Harmon
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Punch, Kick, Wrestle: How To Start A New Company Like An MMA Fighter
This key talk for companies, startups and investors (venture firms and banks) shows how the world's most successful companies began and how they found their product fit, even after a disasterous start. From Nike to Starbucks to Tesla to Google to Reddit and more, what are the important threads of success that kept them from falling apart early on as they all almost did? Based on the author's 25 years in business and MMA.
Attendee results:
- Knowing which ring you're fighting in
- Situational awareness of your company and the competition
- Is the match striking or grappling? 1 round or 5?
- Fighting above your weight class (how to take on bigger rivals)
- Pre, during and post workout nutrients (funding)
- Knowing when to not tap out
- How to close the distance with competitors
- How to know if the fight is one match or a several fight series?
Books by Steve Harmon
“Zero Gravity: Riding Venture Capital from High-Tech Start-up to Breakout IPO” (2000)
Zero Gravity: Riding Venture Capital from High-Tech Start-up to Breakout IPO
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