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The Krzyzewskiville Tales

The Krzyzewskiville Tales

An exploration of one of the most famous traditions in sports with a cheeky, literary twist.

2005

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The Startup

The Real Reason Nobody Is Buying Your Startup’s Product

If you’re struggling to sell a product, chances are you’re overlooking the biggest problem.

Sep 3, 2020

The Real Reason Nobody Is Buying Your Startup’s Product

Sep 3, 2020

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I Wish Someone Had Warned Me About the Real Reason Most Startups Fail

Every entrepreneur knows that most startups fail, but very few of them actually understand why.

Feb 10, 2022

I Wish Someone Had Warned Me About the Real Reason Most Startups Fail

Feb 10, 2022

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

What if Running Out of Money Isn’t Really What Kills Startups?

Money is important for startups, but it’s definitely not the most critical thing.

2d ago

What if Running Out of Money Isn’t Really What Kills Startups?

2d ago

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

It’s Time to Fix the Most Misunderstood Word in Entrepreneurship

You’re going to hear lots of entrepreneurs using it, but they’re using it in a way that could ruin your startup.

5d ago

It’s Time to Fix the Most Misunderstood Word in Entrepreneurship

5d ago

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Tricky Thing Venture Capitalists Understand About Startups That Most Entrepreneurs Don’t

You’ll become a better entrepreneur simply by studying how VCs think about investing.

Mar 13

The Tricky Thing Venture Capitalists Understand About Startups That Most Entrepreneurs Don’t

Mar 13

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Only Thing You’ll Need to Know About Building Your Startup’s Brand

Lots of entrepreneurs obsess about their brands, but, ultimately, only one thing actually matters.

Mar 10

Mar 10

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Why Most Startups Fail Before They Ever Make a Sale

Inexperienced founders are always making the same mistake.

Mar 6

Why Most Startups Fail Before They Ever Make a Sale

Mar 6

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

One Dull Metric Eventually Determines the Outcome for Every Startup

The best entrepreneurs know not to get distracted by flashy datapoints that don’t mean very much.

Mar 3

One Dull Metric Eventually Determines the Outcome for Every Startup

Mar 3

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

The Real Problem With Being Your Own Boss (and How to Fix It)

All entrepreneurs want to be their own bosses, but not all entrepreneurs know how to be good bosses.

Feb 27

The Real Problem With Being Your Own Boss (and How to Fix It)

Feb 27

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Entrepreneurship Handbook

Who Knew Hunting for Seashells Was so Much Like Entrepreneurship?

How a trip to the beach turned into an unexpected reminder of what makes a successful entrepreneur.

Feb 24

Who Knew Hunting for Seashells Was so Much Like Entrepreneurship?

Feb 24

Aaron Dinin, PhD

Aaron Dinin, PhD

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I teach entrepreneurship at Duke. Software Engineer. PhD in English. I write about the mistakes entrepreneurs make since I’ve made plenty. More @ aarondinin.com

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