The problem with entrepreneurship is we are often working really hard producing high quality products that no-one wants. The creation of stuff is not valued. Eric Ries creationentrepreneurshiphard Change image and share on social
There is much that public policy can do to support American entrepreneurs. Health insurance reform will make it easier for entrepreneurs to take a chance on a new business without putting their family's health at risk. Tort reform will make it easier to take prudent risks on new products in a number of sectors. Eric Ries americanbusinesschance share on social
You know how people always talk about how vision is the key to entrepreneurship and perseverance and really seeing what other people don't see? We can actually redeem a fair amount of that folk wisdom. Eric Ries amountentrepreneurshipfair share on social
The grim reality is that most start-ups fail. Most new products are not successful. Yet the story of perseverance, creative genius, and hard work persists. Eric Ries creativefailgenius Change image and share on social
Our educational system is not preparing people for the 21st Century. Failure is an essential part of entrepreneurship. If you work hard, you can get an 'A' pretty much guaranteed, but in entrepreneurship, that's not how it works. Eric Ries 21stcenturyeducational share on social