| Whatever it Takes to Stay in Business | October 31, 2001 |
Frank Levinson
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Finisar Corporation |
Entrepreneurial Thought Leader Speaker Series |
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- 01:35Startups that Fail: Netek
- 18:52Top 10 Must Have For a Start-up
- 01:25Invest in Great People and Great Equipment - Not Furniture!
- 01:25Naming Your Company: Put Up a Sign
- 02:39You Need Little Capital
- 02:29Businesses Must Have Customers
- 02:18Whatever it Takes to Stay in Business
- 02:22You Need a Supportive Family
- 01:00Follow Standards
- 01:28Develop a Culture Where New Ideas Are Expected
- 02:29Real Sales and Customers in Business
- 01:32Choosing your Business Partner
- 02:38Why are Ethics Important?
- 00:59Communicate with Customers
- 01:49Creating Win-Win Relationships With Large Customers
- 03:18Sustenance of Growth Rate
- 01:48Why Go Public?
- 01:55Was Finisar a Technology Looking for a Problem, or a Problem Looking for a Technology?
- 01:48Operational Experience Before Starting a New Venture
- 03:03Hiring Ethical People
- 02:05Innovate Fast and Keep The Team Small and Focused
- 01:55How Does Going Public Change You and Your Company?
- 02:16Envisioning The Future For Optics
- 04:16Changing Finisar Technology and Business Practices
- 02:25Importance of Family In Building a Start-up
- 02:37Managing The Leverage of Customer Input on Product Development
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