The Ups and Downs of Entrepreneurial Dreams Behind every triumphant pitch deck lies a tale of struggle, stress, and sometimes catastrophic failure.
A recent look back at two ventures from a veteran entrepreneur serves as a stark reminder that the entrepreneurial rollercoaster is just as likely to drop you down a dark elevator shaft as it is to propel you towards the stars.
The author's experiences, spanning several decades and multiple industries, are peppered with classic startup pitfalls: over optimism, under preparedness, and an unwavering faith in one's own abilities.