Yesterday, I spent the day in Baltimore meeting with several people in the entrepreneurship/tech community. I saw the Beehive, listened to perspective on where the region has come from versus where it is today as well as where it may go toward the future, and met some really good people.
After reflecting on my conversations, here are three things I believe would help the nation's entrepreneurial community at large:
1. A Portal Enabling Entities With Vacant Meeting Space To Offer It Gratis To Entrepreneurs
For those of us who assist in planning or hosting events, one of the most difficult tasks is finding an appropriate location. However, there are countless conference rooms, roof decks, and commercial real estate offerings that sit vacant every day. There should be a mechanism which enables people to offer space for free.
2. A Portal Enabling Comparison Of Business & Tax Implications Between States
As Donald Rumsfeld famously stated, "[T]here are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns – the ones we don't know we don't know."
Starting a business is a daunting task that is complicated by red tape, regulations, and a constant unknown about what you don't know. A resource enabling easy comparison between states (e.g.; Business formation costs, tax rates/incentives, etc) would be very helpful.
3. A Nationwide Shift In The Perception Of Failure
It's been said that failure is the stepping stone to success. However, tolerance on the West Coast of failure is much more acceptable than that on the East Coast. Failure means you tried, and should no longer be viewed as definitively indicative of future success.
People should go out on a limb more. After all, that's where the fruit is.
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