Today we are in South by Southwest, Austin’s international festival of media and tech. There we meet Ethan Mayers, CEO of TILT innovations and successful serial entrepreneur.
Ethan’s been a mentor to high-potential entrepreneurs for years, and in that time he’s learned a thing or two.
He talks with us about how he became a serial entrepreneur and how he helps other entrepreneurs in moving to the US. He’s very open about how the move isn’t for everyone, that there are risks involved, and that people need to look out for a few things.
We also talk about the worst mistakes entrepreneurs can make, the importance of being open to change, and how crucial it is to nail your storytelling when running a company.
”The single biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is to fall in love with their idea. Fall in love with your process and fall in love with your team.”
- Ethan Mayers
1:49 - How Ethan became the serial entrepreneur that he is today.
4:54 - Where Ethan gained confidence in his role as an entrepreneur.
8:10 - Different mentalities, how they affect you, and how they change from family to family and country to country.
10:37 - The entrepreneurial journey, it’s highs and lows, and whether it’s for you.
13:45 - The fashionability of entrepreneurship and how it’s not for everyone.
15:28 - Advice for entrepreneurs in Europe who are thinking of moving their business to America.
19:34 - The different markets and niches within America and how each needs to be treated differently.
24:09 - The characteristics that the best entrepreneurs share, and whether they need a certain personality to succeed.
29:04 - Ethan’s 3 pillar approach when working out what to do next.
31:01 - Advice for a European that’s looking at America as a lifestyle choice
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