| Real Sales and Customers in Business | October 31, 2001 |
Frank Levinson
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Finisar Corporation |
Entrepreneurial Thought Leader Speaker Series |
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| Video 11 of 26 from this talk |
- 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
Description
Number 2 in Frank Levinson's Top 10 Things You Must Have to Start a Business. Levinson talks about how a real business involves selling to customers and receiving money in return. He warns new businesses not to shy away from selling their products early on. He also gives advice on recognizing a real customer.
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