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Backwards Startup for Intrepid Entrepreneurs
What if we turned the startup on its head, and started with the people instead of the idea? Heresy, yes. But a little place inside you just smiled. And why not? You're just as likely to succeed as with traditional approaches, and maybe with more fun and integrity.
It's not simple. Even if you have a team of people you like enough to deal with the stuff you don't like, even if you know each other well enough to know if that's true, are those people willing and able to commit to a long-term process of creation together? For the many disillusioned Dotcom and Dotcom Reboot serial Startup-treneurs, some of you are seeking something better than your last experience. For Millenials and NextGenners who can't believe work sucks so much, some of you want to try your own way. For former employees who gave it their all and got given the boot, you know what relationship means. For anyone pricking up your ears and wondering if it's really possible, we offer this chance to see what talent-first can do.
Imagine the mix of talents, skills, passions and knowledge of any group of 8 people you'd like to work with. Imagine exploring together what matters most to each of you, the passions you carry, the hopes you have for the world and your life, through conversation and playful creation. Think about how ongoing conversations can reveal patterns, possibilities and potential that is absolutely unique to your group. Deep-rooted competitive advantage, the hardest for any company to achieve.
Mindfully address trust, respect, talents, skills, knowledge, the external environment, and the connection points that emerge, over a period of 8 weeks to 8 months, depending on the group and goals. You will yield more ideas than any single group can execute. Not just one great idea - ten, or twelve, or a hundred ideas with traction. These will be ideas with passionate champions, born of the combined talents in the room, capable of growing up to bring each person's best to the world. The team itself will know and respect each other in ways that make agility possible, allow common vision to shine through disagreements quickly, and ensure common commitment when things inevitably get complicated.
It's not simple. Even if you have a team of people you like enough to deal with the stuff you don't like, even if you know each other well enough to know if that's true, are those people willing and able to commit to a long-term process of creation together? For the many disillusioned Dotcom and Dotcom Reboot serial Startup-treneurs, some of you are seeking something better than your last experience. For Millenials and NextGenners who can't believe work sucks so much, some of you want to try your own way. For former employees who gave it their all and got given the boot, you know what relationship means. For anyone pricking up your ears and wondering if it's really possible, we offer this chance to see what talent-first can do.
Imagine the mix of talents, skills, passions and knowledge of any group of 8 people you'd like to work with. Imagine exploring together what matters most to each of you, the passions you carry, the hopes you have for the world and your life, through conversation and playful creation. Think about how ongoing conversations can reveal patterns, possibilities and potential that is absolutely unique to your group. Deep-rooted competitive advantage, the hardest for any company to achieve.
Mindfully address trust, respect, talents, skills, knowledge, the external environment, and the connection points that emerge, over a period of 8 weeks to 8 months, depending on the group and goals. You will yield more ideas than any single group can execute. Not just one great idea - ten, or twelve, or a hundred ideas with traction. These will be ideas with passionate champions, born of the combined talents in the room, capable of growing up to bring each person's best to the world. The team itself will know and respect each other in ways that make agility possible, allow common vision to shine through disagreements quickly, and ensure common commitment when things inevitably get complicated.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead |
It's possible you'll change the world, and it's probable you will find work that matters to you in a way that brings you success as you define it with love, profits and peace. At The Bright Spot we've been exploring this approach for two years and have many lessons learned and approaches to help you avoid pitfalls and build a strong, successful venture. Let's work together to make your dream start-up possible.
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