Starting a business, and running, and growing a business isn't always the mythological great idea followed by venture capital and skyrocket success. Sometimes it's a long, hard climb. There's no right way and no best practices; and you don't own your idea. And persistence isn't enough, and doing what you love might not work.

Startups and entrepreneurship beyond the clich�s

248th National Meeting (2014)

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