The truth is that entrepreneurship is more like a roller coaster ride than a cruise. Vivek Wadhwa coastercruiseentrepreneurship Change image and share on social
Student loan debt is the reason I don't advise students who want to become entrepreneurs to apply to elite, expensive colleges. They can be as successful if they go to a relatively inexpensive public college. Vivek Wadhwa adviseapplycollege share on social
In my first company, Seer Technologies, where I was chief technology officer, we shied away from the media. We watched every word and were guarded in front of journalists. Vivek Wadhwa chiefcompanyfront Change image and share on social
If anyone tells you that you're too old to be an entrepreneur or that you have the wrong background, don't listen to them. Go with your gut instincts and pursue your passions. Vivek Wadhwa backgroundentrepreneurgut Change image and share on social
I became an academic so that I could share my knowledge and experience with students. Vivek Wadhwa academicexperienceknowledge Change image and share on social
What the tech industry often forgets is that with age comes wisdom. Older workers are usually better at following direction, mentoring, and leading. Vivek Wadhwa agedirectionforget Change image and share on social
When I became an entrepreneur, I had the knowledge to develop and manage budgets, market products and review legal contracts. Vivek Wadhwa budgetcontractdevelop Change image and share on social
Innovation is all about people. Innovation thrives when the population is diverse, accepting and willing to cooperate. Vivek Wadhwa acceptcooperatediverse Change image and share on social
The mentor-mentee relationship is ideally like that of the guru and disciple: motivated by the desire of the guru to impart knowledge to the disciple. Vivek Wadhwa desirediscipleguru Change image and share on social
Most business schools are geared toward churning out investment bankers and management consultants. Vivek Wadhwa bankerbusinesschurn Change image and share on social